Altländer Butterkuchenlauf 2026

The Altländer Butterkuchenlauf begins in Jork, Lower Saxony, situated in the Altes Land fruit-growing region near Hamburg. This Sunday road race offers three primary distances: 6.8 km, 12.2 km, and 17.4 km. The two shorter courses are also available as relays, and the event includes Nordic walking along with a children’s and students’ race. First held in 2010, the race typically attracts between 500 and 1,000 participants. The course winds through the flat Altes Land scenery surrounding Jork, an area of northern Germany known for its orchards and village lanes. The name references the local butter cake, and the event combines running with local cuisine, club activities, and charitable community efforts. Altländer Butterkuchenlauf e.V. organizes the race, with registration managed via the event website and timing provided by race result.