Lap Around the Lake — Swim-Bike-Run

RUNDE VOM SEE (Runde vom See) is a community lake circuit event held as part of the local Sommerfest in Bütgenbach. The event combines several running races for children, youth, individuals and teams alongside festival activities and evening entertainment, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. It is organised by SC Bütgenbach and forms part of wider regional standings including the Bütgenbach-Cup, Challenge La Meuse and the Regio Aachen Laufcup.

Races on 21 July 2026 include children's races (500 m, 1,000 m, 1,500 m), a 4.5 km youth/people/team run and the main 11.4 km race. Registration and bib collection are on the day from 17:00 at the Marktplatz kiosk, with medal awards for children and prize money and material prizes for top finishers in the main categories. Results and official timing are handled via the Challenge La Meuse timing portal and a post-race party with music rounds off the evening.