42. Rieslinglauf und 17. Rheingauer Halbmarathon 2026

The Rieslinglauf and Rheingauer Halbmarathon takes place in Winkel, part of Oestrich-Winkel in Germany’s Rheingau, starting at Sportplatz Vollradser Allee. The event includes a 2 km run for schoolchildren, a 5 km open and youth run, a 10 km Rieslinglauf, and a 21.1 km half marathon. The number of participants is limited to 555. The routes traverse the vineyards above Mittelheim and Oestrich, primarily on asphalt paths and roads. There is moderate climbing involved: approximately 90 meters for the 10 km and around 210 meters for the half marathon. The half marathon route initially follows the 10 km course. This event marks the 42nd running of the Rieslinglauf and the 17th Rheingauer Halbmarathon. The setup accommodates children, youth runners, 5 km participants, 10 km racers, and half marathoners, offering electronic timing, changing facilities, showers at the sports field, and race shirts for early registrants.