In its 62nd year, the Herbstwaldlauf in Finnentrop-Fretter, Sauerland, will host runners, walkers, Nordic walkers, and hobby mountain bikers in early September. Competitions commence at noon. The event is part of the Volksbank Sauerland Lauf Cup and the Hochsauerländer Laufcup.
The running distances offered are 6 km, 11.3 km, and 21.1 km, accommodating both short-distance participants and half-marathoners. The mountain bike race is a 20 km hobby event held on a hilly course, distinguishing it from a typical forest run.