Participants warm up before the Stolberg Castle Run

Competitions at the 2026 Stolberger Schloss-Lauf

Whether it’s a half marathon, 10 km run, 5 km run, walking event, fun run or children’s run: at the 2026 Stolberger Schloss-Lauf, you’ll find the perfect route to suit your goals.

Start at Stolberg Castle in the southern Harz and experience a running event for ambitious runners, beginners, teams, families and children. Every race combines sporting challenge, a historic setting and a good cause – because by taking part, you’ll be supporting regional projects in and around Stolberg in the Harz.

Find the right route for you in Stolberg in the Harz Mountains

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 their times are recorded, during the Stolberg Castle Run.10 km runmehr erfahren
Four female participants who have won medals are toasting with water at the refreshment stand during the Stolberg Castle Run.5 km runmehr erfahren
A Nordic walking group, using poles, passing 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 at the Stolberg Castle Run at Stolberg Castle.Children's Runmehr erfahren

Why is the Stolberger Schloss-Lauf a special sporting event in the Southern Harz?

Run amidst the impressive historic backdrop of Stolberg.

Experience varied routes packed with sporting and scenic highlights.

Feel the energy 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.