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Schmiedefeld (Saalfeld), Thuringia, Germany
The 8. Lauf durch das Thüringer Schiefergebirge is scheduled for 20 September 2026 in Schmiedefeld (Saalfeld), Thuringia, organised by LAV Saale-Rennsteig and promoted via the event homepage. The race offers multiple distances with a shared finish line in Schmiedefeld, though the exact start/finish coordinates are not publicly disclosed on the free listing and are published in the organiser's official Ausschreibung. The event is known locally for its location in the Thüringer Schiefergebirge and for offering both competitive and family-friendly race options.
Competitors can choose the longer 22 km main race or a 9 km option that is open to both runners and walkers, and the course is described as a hilly route. Start times published for the 2026 edition list the 22 km start at 09:30 and the 9 km (running and walking) at 10:15; children's races are also offered with details available in the official race brochure. For full course maps, detailed schedules, registration and rules participants should consult the event homepage and the organiser's Ausschreibung.
