58th Sachsenhausen Memorial Run Set for May 1 in Oranienburg

The annual event honors victims of National Socialism with new adjustments to relay routes for safety and increased international youth participation.

• The Sachsenhausen Memorial Run, first held in 1964, commemorates victims of National Socialism and emphasizes remembrance over competition.
• This year's event will feature main race routes around the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, underscoring its historical significance.
• Due to ordnance clearance, the relay route has been modified to include Heidelberger Straße, Wiesbadener Straße, and André-Pican-Straße.
• Youth participants from Poland's Biala Podlaska and Siedlce, as well as Germany's Vogelsbergkreis, will join the run, symbolizing cross-border solidarity.
• Brandenburg's Minister-President Dietmar Woidke serves as the event's patron, with Oranienburg's Mayor Alexander Laesicke highlighting the city's responsibility as host.

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