26th Rennsteig Relay Race on 20 June 2026

The 26. Rennsteig-Staffellauf is an annual long-distance relay run across the Rennsteig ridgeway, starting in Hörschel and finishing in Blankenstein in Thuringia. Teams run sequential legs with organised Wechselstellen (exchange points) along the route; the organiser details ten principal transfer points between Hörschel and the Zielgebiet in Blankenstein. This traffic and logistics information (Stand 2 June 2025) highlights the scale of the event and the distributed nature of the start, exchanges and finish areas, and is intended to guide teams and accompanying persons.

The organisers emphasise strict vehicle and parking rules at exchange points, recommending one team vehicle per changeover and permitting up to two vehicles per team at the finish. The Zielgebiet in Blankenstein offers a finish village with camping and mass accommodation options and regulated refreshment sales that support local volunteer clubs. Participants must follow instructions from police and event staff on site and consult the official information pages for maps and any updates prior to the race.