Lauf Rund um die Bärenköpfe 2026

Lauf Rund um die Bärenköpfe is a race day held in late April in Liebenburg, Lower Saxony. The main half marathon begins in the shade, heads toward Salzgitter, and then returns to town. Liebenburg is located north of the Harz mountains, in the region bordered by Salzgitter and Wolfenbüttel, Hildesheim, Goslar, and Bad Harzburg. The half marathon is open to both runners and walkers, accommodating more than just fast club runners on the road. The course is a wide loop connecting Liebenburg and Salzgitter; the half marathon's direction occasionally reverses between editions. The event also offers shorter races for younger participants: 200 meters for kindergarten children and 1,200 or 2,000 meters for schoolchildren. Adults and those preferring shorter distances can opt for 5 km or 10 km races instead of the half marathon, shaping the day into a community running event rather than a single-distance competition.