36. ZVO Energie-Straßen-Lauf Rund um Ratekau

Rund um Ratekau begins and ends on the TSV Ratekau sports field, with participants running on closed municipal roads surrounding the town. The event is structured as a local road-race day, not a single-distance competition. Adults and older children can select from 2 km, 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km distances. Bambini runners complete 400 m, which is one lap of the sports field. The 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km courses are officially measured, allowing runners aiming for a personal best to validate their times. The race also features a Schüler-Cup for school students. Age-group winners are announced on stage, and all other participants receive recognition at the finish line. This race, now in its 36th edition, has shorter distances designed to accommodate beginners, school teams, and families, in addition to regular club runners.