Brockenheroes 2026

Brockenheroes begins in Schierke, a village in Saxony-Anhalt within Germany’s Harz mountains. It directs runners, walkers, road cyclists, mountain bikers, and MTBO riders uphill toward the Brocken. The event centers on mountain time trials and mountain runs, with participants beginning individually at 30-second intervals rather than starting together. It typically commences in the morning, offering a cold-air, steep-climb atmosphere typical of autumn mountain races, culminating on the Harz’s highest summit. The start is located at Schierke’s lowest point, with all races concluding on the Brocken, making the primary objective straightforward: ascend. Available distances include 5k, 6.5k, 10k, and 11.2k options, alongside road cycling, mountain biking, a 24k road ride, Nordic walking, hiking, trail running, cross-country running, and team entries. The ascent totals approximately 500 meters on the primary uphill course. Pro Sport im Harz e.V. manages the series, initiated in 2021, welcoming hobby, recreational, and amateur athletes, with licensed and professional riders competing separately. Some events permit participants from age 10, while others require a minimum age of 14. During severe weather, organizers have referred to finishers as “Sturmbrockenheroes,” reflecting the event’s character: a blend of competition and a test of endurance against a mountain where weather presents a significant challenge.