47. Waldlauf / 37. Volkslauf 2026

The 47th Waldlauf / 37th Volkslauf is a Sunday-morning running event held in Oberzent-Hetzbach/Odw., Germany. The adult program includes hilly 5 km, 10 km, and half-marathon races. The 5 km is also open to walkers and Nordic walkers. Start times are staggered, with the 10 km beginning shortly before the 5 km. This arrangement gives the event the character of multiple local races using a shared setup, rather than a single-distance road race. The course is described as hilly for all options: 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km. TrainerDay also lists a 750 m distance, and RUNME indicates separate competitions for children and adolescents, meaning younger runners participate. All races share the same finish line. The event name reflects two established traditions: this is the 47th Waldlauf and the 37th Volkslauf.