18th Tiergartenlauf Velen

Tiergartenlauf Velen (18. Auflage) is a family-oriented running festival organised by SF Nord Velen, scheduled for Saturday 20 June 2026. The event offers a broad distance portfolio from a childrens mini-marathon through youth races to a half marathon, with many competitions held around the historic Tiergarten and a start/finish at Gesamtschule Velen. The Ausschreibung highlights a substantial on-site programme, refreshments and facilities for participants and spectators, and notes that proceeds support charitable causes such as Horizont  Kinderkrebshilfe Weseke.

Participants benefit from finish catering, multiple refreshment points and changing/shower facilities at the nearby sports hall, plus a secure valuables depot and signposted parking. Results, course records and participant certificates (Urkunden) are published online and a photo archive from prior editions is maintained. The organiser publishes a detailed Ausschreibung and registration pages on the official event site for entry rules, fees and the full timetable.