31. Geiseltalseelauf - Landescup 15 2026

The Geiseltalseelauf begins and ends at Marina Braunsbedra on the Geiseltalsee, Germany's largest artificial lake, located in Saxony-Anhalt. Held annually in October, it functions as a local race day featuring adult distances, walking, and children's races, distinct from a single-distance road race. The schedule comprises a primary race near the half-marathon distance, a 7 km run, a 7 km walking path, and youth events covering 3 km, 1.5 km, 750 m, and a 400 m Schnupperlauf for the youngest participants. The course keeps the event closely connected to the lake and marina, providing a defined area for participants before and after competition. Landescup status has been a historical element, with age-group contests distributed across various distances rather than a single group running the same path. The event attracts families, walkers, young runners, club athletes, and local participants; a recent running achieved a participation record of 790 starters and a new course record in the main race.