When does the 2nd Waggumer Folk Festival Run take place?

The Folk Festival Run takes place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Waggum sports field in Braunschweig.

Where is the start and finish?

The start and finish are at the Waggum sports field, Grasseler Str. 20, 38110 Braunschweig.

What are the entry fees?

Children pay 8 euros, adults 12 euros. Children's prices apply for certain birth years.

What competitions are there?

There are four races: 1.2 kilometers children's race, 3.7 kilometers children's race, 5 kilometers run or walking, and 10 kilometers run.

Are there parking options?

Parking is not allowed directly on Grasseler Straße. The organizers recommend parking in surrounding streets or arriving on foot or by bike.

Is a club membership required?

No, a club membership is not required. All runners and walkers who meet the age criteria are eligible to participate.

Waggum runs, cheers, and celebrates: Folk Festival Run brings Braunschweig into motion

Name: 2. Waggumer Volksfestlauf
Start: 2026-06-11T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-11T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Sportplatz Waggum

Waggum runs again at peak excitement

The 2nd Waggumer Folk Festival Run brings movement, competitive spirit, and festival atmosphere together on Thursday, June 11, 2026. At the Waggum sports field, children, runners, and walkers will compete in four events - supported by stadium atmosphere, fan chants along the route, and a strong sense of community.

Four races, one goal: Speed, team spirit, and festival atmosphere

The schedule is clear and the excitement grows with every starting signal: It kicks off at 4:00 PM with the opening and the distribution of starting numbers. This is followed by the 1.2-kilometer children's race at 5:00 PM, the 3.7-kilometer children's race at 5:30 PM, the 5-kilometer run or walking at 6:15 PM, and the 10-kilometer run at 6:30 PM. Parents may accompany the children's races without additional registration, and a club membership is not required.

Racing character with family factor

The Folk Festival Run focuses not only on speed but also on experience. Participants can look forward to a bouncy castle, games for children, deck chairs for relaxation, and refreshments with bratwurst and drinks. Water, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks provide the right mix of athletic effort and relaxed finish line atmosphere. The athletics and tennis department of SV Grün-Weiß Waggum will also be present on site.

Organization, course, and procedure with clear competition logic

The start and finish are located at the Waggum sports field on Grasseler Straße 20 in 38110 Braunschweig. Races will be held on marked courses in yellow, red, blue, and green, with the 10-kilometer run structured as two laps of 5 kilometers each. Anyone wishing to participate should be in the starting zone five minutes before the respective start and heed the announcements of the organizer. Timing will be done via a transponder issued with the starting number.

Prizes, registration, and strong family entry

The entry fees are transparent: Children pay 8 euros, adults 12 euros. For participants born between August 1, 2012, and July 31, 2025, the children's prices apply. The online registration deadline is June 7, 2026. Those who want to experience the Folk Festival Run live will enjoy a sportily organized evening with competition, community, and real running motivation.

Travel and visitor information

The access to the sports field serves partly as a running course during the run. Therefore, the organizers kindly ask participants to park considerately in the surrounding streets or to arrive by bike or on foot if possible. Parking is not allowed on Grasseler Straße. This keeps the run compact, accessible, and especially enjoyable for spectators.

Conclusion

The 2nd Waggumer Folk Festival Run combines athletic ambition with a festive family atmosphere and short distances for fans, parents, and companions. Anyone looking for running atmosphere, finish line excitement, and a lively supporting program should not miss this event.