Volkswaldlauf Winsen-Borstel 2026

The Volkswaldlauf Winsen-Borstel begins and ends at the Am Habichtshorst sports facility in Winsen/Borstel, a village in Lower Saxony. This local forest run is organized by MTV Borstel-Sangenstedt von 1910 e.V. and is part of the Sparkassen Heidjer Cup. The race typically takes place in October, offering distances from very short children’s runs to 5 km, 10 km, 11 km, Nordic Walking routes, and longer runs of approximately 20 km. The course features flat yet varied forest paths, alternating between soft woodland terrain and firmer asphalt. This design accommodates newer runners while providing regular club runners with sufficient variation underfoot to maintain focus. The event retains a friendly village-race atmosphere: bib numbers display each runner’s first name, awards include certificates and trophies, and larger groups can receive participation awards. Records and documents spanning many editions confirm this event is a long-standing fixture for runners in the Winsen and Lüneburg Heath region, not merely a single fun run.