14.RAG Hartfüssler Trail 2026

The Hartfüssler Trail is a trail running event held in late August in Saarbrücken. It begins and ends at the Förderschule soziale Entwicklung Saarbrücken's schoolyard, located in the former mining settlement of Von der Heydt. The shorter route, known as the 14 km Trail, is officially measured at 12.70 km with 410 meters of elevation gain, commencing at 11:00 AM. This is a trail race, not a road run, and the organizers accommodate slower participants and athletic hikers by not imposing a strict time limit. The course includes a refreshment station at approximately 8.5 km offering water and ISO drink; participants must bring their own cup. Casual walkers and strollers are prohibited. Sweepers follow the event, removing marking tape to signify the end of the race. Club runners participate alongside recreational trail runners. Local information also mentions a more challenging 30 km option with 920 meters of climbing. Von der Heydt imbues the event with a distinct Saarland character, with the start and finish situated in a settlement the organizers describe as industrial heritage.