New Balance Kö Meile 2026

New Balance KÖ MEILE brings runners to Düsseldorf’s Königsallee for short, fast races: a 5K, a mile, an Elite Mile, and Kids & Youth events. The mile is 1.6 km, making the main race straightforward for those not closely following athletics. It is designed by runners for runners, accommodating those aiming for a personal best and first-time participants. The course runs along the Kö, Düsseldorf’s main boulevard, with a focus on atmosphere and speed: confetti, a cheering zone, a DJ truck, medals, donuts, and a Run & Vibe Area post-race. The Elite Mile is by invitation only, its course certified by World Athletics, offering top runners a chance to earn World Ranking points. REHACARE also sponsors an inclusion run for participants with disabilities, providing race kits for runners from Werkstatt für angepasste Arbeit; over 130 participants joined this inclusion race previously.