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Propotsdam Castle Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

DEJun 6, 202710km
Friedrich Gahlbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
Race date in 246 days
Jun 6, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Potsdam · 10km
Entry fee
€45Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sun, June 6, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 3, 2026
Propotsdam Castle Run race photo
Friedrich Gahlbeck · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Propotsdam Castle Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held in Potsdam, Germany, with 10 km and half marathon events.

The route passes palaces and churches, parks and gardens, historic city gates and monuments, lakes and rivers, and bridges in succession.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Propotsdam Castle Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Schlösser Lauf · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Propotsdam Castle Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

10K

Entry cost €35

10 Kilometer · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Propotsdam Castle Run course map and elevation

The 10km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limitTime limit half marathon 3 hours

The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked Aug 3, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.

EventStart
10K09:20
10K10km09:20
START

Sportpark Luftschiffhafen Potsdam

Start · Google Maps

Cut-off
Half marathon 3 hours, 10 km 2 hours 40 minutes

The events are half marathon and 10 Kilometer.

The start time is 9:00 AM local time.

Field size
5000
Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (65°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Propotsdam Castle Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (main train station)

Start/finish is at Sportpark/Stadion Luftschiffhafen, Olympischer Weg 2/4, 14471 Potsdam.

A free shuttle bus runs from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to the Luftschiffhafen stop for all registered runners.

Per prior edition 2026 (Sun June 7, 2026).

Paid parking (200 spots) also available at the venue;

free parking at Bahnhof Pirschheide or Hauptbahnhof.

Getting to the finish

Same venue — Stadion Luftschiffhafen; return via shuttle to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

Two return shuttle buses run between Luftschiffhafen and Potsdam Hauptbahnhof from approximately 12:00–13:00 after the race.

More details

Organizer-provided free shuttle bus between Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and the Luftschiffhafen venue,

both outbound (pre-race) and return (12:00-13:00), free for registered runners.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The start is at Sportpark Luftschiffhafen in Potsdam.

Half marathon starts at 9:00 a.m., while the 10K starts at 9:20 a.m. The total field is limited to around 5,000 runners,

so the race often sells out and early registration is advisable.

Entry fee fees rise in stages according to registration order.

Half marathon costs €45 for registrants 1–1,000, €50 for registrants 1,001–2,000, and €60 from registrant 2,001 onward.

A €5 deposit for reusable tableware for the pasta party is charged separately.

The 10K costs €35 for registrants 1–500, €40 for registrants 501–1,000, and €45 from registrant 1,001 onward.

The minimum ages are 16 for half marathon and 12 for the 10K,

while time limit has a half marathon time limit of 3 hours and the 10K has a 2-hour-40-minute limit.

Some sections are gravel, so bringing a stroller is not recommended, but leashed dogs are permitted.

Times are local to Potsdam. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Propotsdam Castle Run start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn - The Niu, Amity Potsdam, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 3.2km

8.3/10(5762)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

46 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Potsdam: Havel in Flammen - Boat parade in Potsdam with fireworks and music

€113

View on GetYourGuide

Panoramapunkt Berlin Coffee & Cake Dining Activity & Experience

€20

View on Klook

Berlin Mitte Culinary Food Tour

Mitte District Walking Tasting Tour · Small Group · €53

View on GetYourGuide

Potsdam Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Potsdam Airport pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Potsdam Airport–City Private Taxi

Fixed rate advance reservation, pickup at the door, check price and reserve

View on Kiwitaxi

Berlin｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Berlin Tegel International Airport

€56

View on Klook

Sanssouci Palace and Kurfurstendamm Half Day Tour from Berlin

€66

View on Klook

Neue Nationalgalerie Berlin General Admission Ticket

€7

View on Klook

Discover Alternative Berlin: Kreuzberg & Neukölln Bike Tour

€31

View on Klook

Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, and Bastei Bridge Day Trip

Bastai Bridge trek included · Round trip vehicle · €70

View on GetYourGuide

Half-Day Guided Walking Tour of Potsdam from Berlin

€32

View on Klook

Berlin World War II & Berlin Wall Half-Day Historical Walking Tour

€20

View on Klook

Berlin World War II & Cold War Private Half-Day Walking Tour

€263

View on Klook

Parliament Dome & Government District Walking Tour

€15

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Potsdam with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Potsdam.

Total cost and budget for Propotsdam Castle Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Propotsdam Castle Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Potsdam runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Propotsdam Castle Run

FAQ
When does Propotsdam Castle Run 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, June 6, 2027 in Potsdam, Germany.

How much is the Propotsdam Castle Run 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs €45.

What is the time limit for Propotsdam Castle Run 2027?

Time limit half marathon 3 hours.

What distances does Propotsdam Castle Run 2027 offer?

Half · 10K.

What time does Propotsdam Castle Run 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Propotsdam Castle Run 2027 start?

Sportpark Luftschiffhafen Potsdam.

What are the Propotsdam Castle Run 2027 cut-off times?

Half marathon 3 hours, 10 km 2 hours 40 minutes.

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