Runners at the Stolberg Castle Run

Stolberg/Harz Charity Run · 28 August 2027

9th Stolberg Castle Run

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The 2026 Stolberg Castle Run is now behind us and has once again made Stolberg in the Harz Mountains a meeting place for runners, teams and families from across the region.

Right next to Stolberg Castle, participants lined up for thehalf marathon, 21-km relay, 10-km run, 5-km run, 5-km walk, the 2.2-km fun run and the Bambini run.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who ran, cheered on the runners, helped out or lent their support. With every entry, regional projects in and around Stolberg in the Harz Mountains were supported once again in 2026.

The results and photos from the 2026 Stolberg Castle Run are now online and can be viewed here.

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A group of runners at the Stolberg Castle Run, on the route along the castle walls at Stolberg Castle.21 km half marathonmehr erfahren
The relay team poses with the baton for a photo at the Stolberg Castle Run.21 km relay racemehr erfahren
The field of runners passes through the castle gate, where timing takes place, during the Stolberg Castle Run.10 km runmehr erfahren
Four female participants who have won medals clink glasses of water at the refreshment stand during the Stolberg Castle Run.5 km runmehr erfahren
A Nordic walking group, using poles, making their way through the archway during the Stolberg Castle Run.5 km walkmehr erfahren
Two female finishers show off their medals after the Stolberg Castle Run.2.2 km Fun Runmehr erfahren
Children wait at the starting line and wave during the Stolberg Castle Run at Stolberg Castle.Children’s Runmehr erfahren
Intergenerational round tablemehr erfahren
Female participants who won medals at the Stolberg Castle RunRunners crossing the finish line after the Stolberg Castle Run at Stolberg CastleTwo young female runners with their medals, looking out over Stolberg

Running for a good cause

Once a year, Stolberg in the Harz region becomes the centre of the running world: when hundreds of runners set off through the historic old town and up towards the hills of the Southern Harz, that special energy is created for which the Schloss-Lauf has long been renowned far beyond the region. Join in and support a local project in and around Stolberg/Harz with your contribution!

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Why you should take part in the Stolberg Castle Run:

Run amidst the impressive historic backdrop of Stolberg.

Experience varied routes packed with sporting and scenic highlights.

Feel the spirit of over 450 participants – right at the heart of the region’s biggest sporting event.

Your entry fee will go towards supporting local projects in and around Stolberg.

Naturresort & Spa Schindelbruch, set in the countryside, offers accommodation for the Stolberg Castle Run

Accommodation for the Stolberg Castle Run in Stolberg in the Harz Mountains

Turn the Stolberg Castle Run into a relaxing running weekend in the Southern Harz. Ritter von Kempski Private Hotels & Resorts offer suitable accommodation for runners, teams and accompanying guests – right in and around Stolberg in the Harz.

Whether it’s a restful break before the race, a relaxing stay after the run or a weekend away with family and friends: at our hotels, you can combine sport, nature, enjoyment and relaxation in the southern Harz.

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Female participants who won medals at the Stolberg Castle RunA finisher and a volunteer laugh at Stolberg CastleTwo female runners with medals, looking out over StolbergMother and child show off their medals after the raceFinishers receive medals at the prize-giving ceremonyWinners on the podium at the Stolberg Castle RunParticipants warm up before the Stolberg Castle RunRefreshment station at the Stolberg Castle RunStarting signal with a gun salute at the Stolberg Castle RunRunners in the finish area in StolbergGroup warm-up before the Stolberg Castle RunYoung runner receives a finisher’s medalA team of runners runs through the castle gate in StolbergAwards ceremony with certificates at the Stolberg Castle RunPresentation of certificates at the prize-giving ceremonyA group of runners on the route near Stolberg CastleParticipants take a selfie with their medalsChildren are waiting at the start of the Bambini RunParticipant goody bag for the 2025 Stolberg Castle RunA large group of runners warming up before the Castle Run