Rügenbrücken-Marathon 2026

The Rügenbrücken-Marathon takes runners and walkers across the Rügen Bridge in Stralsund, utilizing a road typically for vehicles. This October event in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, northern Germany, offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 6 km, walking and Nordic walking, and a children’s run. Now in its 18th edition, the event attracts thousands of participants, not just a small local group. The course features the bridge crossing prominently, providing open views of the Strelasund, Stralsund’s UNESCO-listed old town, and the island of Rügen. Participants include marathoners, shorter-distance runners, walkers, families, and individuals seeking the bridge experience without the full 42 km. Sparkasse Vorpommern is the main sponsor. Past events have included a sponsor booth, small prizes, and appearances by the Sparkassen Wildcats. The race has previously contended with adverse weather; one edition saw the marathon cancelled while the half marathon proceeded.