Mittsommer‑Lauf Düsseldorf 2026

Mittsommer-Lauf Düsseldorf starts at 05:18 in the first light of the longest day of the year, with everyone setting off together at Unterbacher See in Düsseldorf. It is a public road and landscape run based at Strandbad Süd, Am Kleinhorst 300, and the format is simple: choose 6 km or 12 km, then run or walk the lake route at an easy, beginner-friendly event. The 6 km option is one full loop around Unterbacher See, while the 12 km option repeats the same loop twice. The field is open to professional runners, hobby runners, recreational athletes, and walkers, so the early start is part of the shared challenge rather than a test reserved for fast racers. The race leans into its midsummer timing with sunrise, first rays of sun, a starter package, and a community feel built around beginning the day together beside the lake.