Eisenach (Germany), Sunday 29 September 2013

One of Germany's most prominent castles — the Wartburg — provides the backdrop for the 12.5-kilometre Wartburglauf trail running race, held annually on the edge of the town of Eisenach in the state of Thuringia in Central Germany.

Starting and finishing at the "Wandelhalle", a historic spa building in a landscaped park, the route is a very hilly loop on forest trails near the Wartburg.

In addition to the 12.5 km race, the event offers a 6.2km run, a 1.8km fun run, and children's races. Last year, the event had over 450 participants.

The Wartburg plays an outstanding role in German history as Martin Luther was hidden in the castle for ten months in 1521-1522. During his stay, he translated the New Testament from Greek into German, paving the way for modern written German.

Country: Germany

Venue (Map): Eisenach (Frankfurt 193km, Leipzig 198km, Nuremberg 232km, Berlin 362km)

Date: 29 September 2013 (Sunday)

Race distance: 12.5km; 6.2km; 1.8km fun run; 500m/250m children's races

Start time: 11.00 (12.5km and 6.2km); 11.05 (1.8km); 11.10 (children)

Start and finish: at the Wandelhalle, Wartburgallee, Eisenach

Entries: by e-mail or by post (until 20 Sep 2013) or on the day from 8.30

Entry fees (12.5km): € 9 (€ 5 for runners aged 19 years and under)

Entry fees (6.2km): € 7

Entry fees (1.8km fun run): € 2 (€ 1 for runners aged 19 years and under)

Timing (12.5km, 6.2km): pCard (Sport ident)

Race centre: Wandelhalle, Wartburgallee, Eisenach

Prizes (12.5km): sports shop vouchers to the first 3 M/F; certificates to the first 3 in each category

Prizes (6.2km): certificates to the first 3 M/F

Showers and changing facilities: Ernst-Abbe-Gymnasium, Wartburgallee 60, Eisenach

Number of finishers 2012: 215 (12.5km)

Event website (in German): www.sv-wartburgstadt.de

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