Schapener Volkslauf 2026

The Schapener Volkslauf is a 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. It accommodates various participants: runners can select shorter local routes, walkers have dedicated 6.1 km and 10.5 km starts, and the 1.2 km course is intended for children, young people, and their escorts. The 10.5 km route starts with a brief section in the village, proceeds around the Riddagshäuser ponds, and returns via the Buchhorst; the half marathon covers this loop twice. The 6.1 km course also begins in the village, passes Schäfer's Ruh and the historic Schapen train station, then returns through the Buchhorst. The children’s route can be completed once or twice. The event includes a group warm-up, childcare, and massages offered on a donation basis.