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52nd Rennsteiglauf Draws 18,000 Participants, Half Marathon Winners Announced

Roman Freitag secures fourth consecutive victory, while Laura Hottenrott triumphs in her debut at Europe's largest cross-country race.

Zahlreiche Läufer:innen beim Rennsteiglauf.
Sandra Voigtmann mit Interviewgast
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Overview

  • Approximately 18,000 participants registered for the 52nd GuthsMuths Rennsteiglauf, nearing the event's record of 20,000 set in 2023.
  • Roman Freitag won the half marathon for the fourth consecutive year with a time of 1:13:00, while Laura Hottenrott claimed victory in her first Rennsteiglauf half marathon, finishing in 1:24:40.
  • The event's most grueling challenge, the 74 km ultramarathon with 1,500 meters of elevation gain, saw nearly 2,000 participants take on the course starting in Eisenach.
  • The Rennsteiglauf features a variety of race categories, including a marathon with 3,500 entrants, a junior cross, and Nordic walking, highlighting its broad appeal.
  • Prominent figures such as CDU Minister-President Mario Voigt and Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider joined the event, reflecting its cultural and regional significance.