52. Schapener Volkslauf 2026

Schapener Volkslauf is a local running and walking event in Schapen, offering starts throughout the morning for 6.1 km, 10.5 km, half marathon, 1.2 km, and 2.4 km distances. The shorter children’s route may be run once or twice, and walkers have distinct starts for the 6.1 km and 10.5 km courses. The 10.5 km course departs the village, encircles the Riddagshäuser ponds, and returns via the Buchhorst; the half marathon follows this loop twice. The 6.1 km route also starts in the village, then passes Schäfer’s Ruh and the historic Schapen train station before returning through the Buchhorst. The event includes practical amenities for families and recovery: a group warm-up, childcare, and massages offered on a donation basis.