Runners taking part in the 5 km race at the Stolberg Castle Run

Stolberg Schloss-Lauf 2026

5 km run in the Southern Harz

Whether you’re getting back into running, returning after a break, or just want to join in for a relaxed run: the 5 km run is the perfect distance for you. You’ll start right at Stolberg Castle and finish there too. Short, varied and just right if you’re in the mood for a fun run with a really great atmosphere.

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Full details of the route

Castle: First gate (start)

Waschberg (approx. 400 m)

Rittergasse – Niedergasse

After approx. 2.1 km: Turn right towards Hainfeld

Höllenstieg (approx. 400 m) to the lower Bandweg trail

Lower Bandweg trail to Haus Hubertus

Via the Waldfrieden car park to Villa Noah

Rittergasse (approx. 250 m further)

Waschberg ascent (approx. 400 m) to the finish line at Stolberg Castle

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Please note: Some of the running routes follow unpaved/natural forest paths, which carry a corresponding risk of accidents. 

Key points at a glance

Start time

11.40 am

Starting point

Stolberg Castle

Objective

Stolberg Castle

Entry fees for the 5 km run

Individual starter

Deine Startgebühr:
28 €
Davon Spende (bereits enthalten):
10 €
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School classes

Deine Startgebühr:
15 €
Davon Spende (bereits enthalten):
10 €
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Corporate packages for the 5 km run

Corporate package (set of 4)

4x Startgebühr:
160 €
Davon Spende (bereits enthalten):
40 €
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Corporate package (pack of 8)

8x Startgebühr:
300 €
Davon Spende (bereits enthalten):
80 €
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Business Pack (12-pack)

12x Startgebühr:
420 €
Davon Spende (bereits enthalten):
120 €
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Our services for start-ups:

Comprehensive registration service:
We’ll support you and your team from your initial enquiry right through to final registration.

Online visibility:
Your company logo will appear on the homepage under the heading ‘We’re on board’.

Visibility on site:
Your company name will be displayed on the banner in the start/finish area under ‘We’re running with you’.

Doing good with every start:
Your entry fee will go towards supporting local projects in and around Stolberg.

Medal-winning participants at the Stolberg Castle Run in Stolberg in the Harz Mountains

Together, we’re making a difference!

At the Stolberger Schloss-Lauf, you’re not just running for your personal best, but above all for a good cause: by taking part, you automatically support a local project in and around Stolberg. So every kilometre you cover provides real support for our region – thank you for joining us and doing a good deed!

More on the topic of charity

Frequently asked questions about the run

What are the road conditions like?

Part of the route follows unpaved/natural forest paths. Please ensure you have a sure footing and are wearing suitable footwear.

Will there be medals, certificates and an awards ceremony?

Yes – there are no losers at the Stolberger Schloss-Lauf: every participant receives a finisher’s medal and can print out a certificate online afterwards. The prize-giving ceremony, with trophies for the top finishers, will take place shortly after the races at Stolberg Castle. Your finish will also be filmed and can be viewed online afterwards using your race number.

The Bambini Run is not a competitive event, but of course no one goes away empty-handed: every child receives a finisher’s medal and a certificate as a memento of their run on the castle terrace.

How does the charity aspect work?

By taking part, you’ll automatically be supporting a local project: 5 to 10 euros is already included in the entry fee.

Where and when can I collect my race pack?

You can collect your race number at the following times:

  • Friday, 28 August, 4.00 pm–8.00 pm: Sparkasse Mansfeld-Südharz, Markt 7, Stolberg
  • Saturday, 29 August, 9.30 am–11.30 am: Stolberg Castle