Leipziger Volksbank Frauenlauf

The Leipziger Volksbank Frauenlauf is a women-focused charity running event held in Clara‑Zetkin‑Park in Leipzig; the event name is Leipziger Volksbank Frauenlauf. It brings together runners, walkers and Nordic walkers across multiple distances and promotes the campaign “Wir sagen NEIN zu Gewalt an Frauen und Kindern”, with proceeds supporting the Gewaltschutz‑projekte of Frauen für Frauen e.V. Leipzig. The race is organised by Laufen hilft e.V. and emphasizes inclusive formats such as Mutter‑Kind (mother–child), 3‑person team, school and company classifications to encourage family and group participation.

Racing on Sunday 10 May 2026 starts from 09:00 with specific race start times for each distance; net time scoring is used and the organiser may allocate start blocks. Entry is handled via the partner Sportservice Baer, the field is limited to 2,500 starters and a portion of each entry fee is donated to the beneficiary projects. The event features local sponsors and community partners and welcomes competitive runners as well as walkers and Nordic walkers, offering a compact, family‑friendly race day in central Leipzig.