Wormser Nibelungenlauf
The Lowdown
The Wormser Nibelungenlauf is an annual road race held each September in Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, one of Germany's oldest cities and the legendary setting of the medieval Nibelungenlied saga. First run in 2004, the 2026 edition is the 23rd. The DLV-certified, record-eligible course starts and finishes at the purpose-built Nibelungenlauf-Arena on the Rhine promenade near the Hagen Monument and Kriemhild's Rose Garden, then loops (twice for the half marathon, once for the 10K) past the Nibelungenbrücke, the Nibelungenturm, the Wormser Stadtwald, and the Rheindamm. The flat, fast, out-and-back layout draws runners chasing personal bests alongside women's, 60+, and student 5K fields, plus a Saturday children's Bambinilauf. The roughly 2,200-runner field regularly sells out weeks before the online registration deadline.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Hagendenkmal (Hagen Monument)
Kriemhild's Rose Garden
Nibelungenbrücke
Nibelungenturm
Wormser Stadtwald
Rheindamm
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
DE
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- No headphones, baby joggers, dogs, or bicycle escorts permitted for safety reasons
- Participants under 18 need a legal guardian's signature
Required Documents
- Signed guardian consent form for participants under 18
Entry Methods
- Online registration via br-timing/runtix
- On-site registration September 12, 2026 if the contingent is not exhausted
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation and transfer terms on the registration platform before entering
23rd edition in 2026; race has run annually on the second weekend of September since 2004
Course officially measured/certified by the DLV (German Athletics Federation) in 2022
Finisher t-shirt (BIORACER) included with entry
2026 field sold out roughly six weeks before the registration deadline; only the Bambinilauf remained open
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