3. Neckarlauf 7. Etappe Neckargemünd-Dilsberg - Mannheim-Sandhofen 2026

The seventh stage of the Neckarlauf covers 47 kilometers from Neckargemünd-Dilsberg to Mannheim-Sandhofen in Germany. It is part of the third edition of the Neckarlauf series, a multi-day run tracing the Neckar from its source toward its lower reaches. This stage is classified as a trail ultra, though its profile is notably gentle for the distance: its grit score is 2.4 out of 10, it is rated Entry Level, and the vertical gain is marked as 0 meters per kilometer. The route is flat and fast, featuring runnable sections where maintaining a consistent pace is more important than climbing ability. The series logistics commence in Schwenningen at the Neckarschule gymnasium, with an initial dinner and briefing before participants start at the Neckar source the following morning. For this concluding stage, runners finish in Sandhofen, offering tram access to Mannheim and parking near the hall for participant vehicles.