TorTour de Ruhr® 2026

TorTour de Ruhr® 2026 is the Adieu Edition of the long‑running TorTour de Ruhr® series, presented as a single multi‑distance nonstop ultramarathon that runs the Ruhrtalradweg from the Ruhr source in the Sauerland to the Rheinorange in Duisburg. The edition is invitation‑only and organised by TorTour de Ruhr® under Jens Witzel, emphasising crewed, self‑supported long‑distance running with a strong safety and rule framework. The event offers multiple concurrent starts (230 km, ~161 km, 100 km) and supplies detailed GPS tracks, a roadbook and signposting for competitors who race with crews.

The Adieu Edition explicitly frames this 20th anniversary edition as the final race in its current format and operates by invitation rather than public registration. Each distance finishes at Rheinorange in Duisburg and the organisers run an awards ceremony and after‑show for finishers; official materials include start lists, a time plan, medical attestation requirements and crew rules. The event is heavily crew‑dependent, mandates a current medical attestation at check‑in, and provides participant gifts and logistical support such as luggage transport and shuttle services where stated.