Hölle von Q 2026

Hölle von Q is a middle-distance triathlon held in Ditfurt, Saxony-Anhalt, near the Harz region and its foreland. It takes place on the first Sunday in September, positioned late in the season, which the organiser acknowledges as challenging. The format is straightforward yet demanding: a 2 km swim, an 83 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run, with options for individual competitors and relay teams. The race route covers the area around Ditfurt, Quedlinburg, and Thale, crossing a landscape of Harz-edge terrain, local roads, and natural scenery with nearby lakes and ponds. It attracts experienced triathletes, age-group competitors, and relay teams, with anticipated fields of approximately 250 individual starters and 300 relay participants. Mark Hörstermann organizes the event; recent editions have seen entries fill quickly, necessitating a waiting list, and some slots are reserved for international athletes and potential top finishers.