Bottroper Schülerwaldlauf

The Bottroper Schülerwaldlauf is a school-age forest run in Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring short races of 1.2 km, 1.6 km, and 2.4 km. It is designed for children and students, not adult road racers, and its past scheduling indicates an early-autumn event, typically around September. The name is significant: Schülerwaldlauf translates to a pupils’ forest run. Therefore, the race is short, local, and intended for young runners seeking a proper timed event without a long-distance format. Entries are processed via the organizer’s website. The event page provides start lists, results, photos, and reports. Runner reviews highlight the organization, with good ratings for atmosphere, course appeal, and value.