8. Walter Nordstadt-Lauf

About the Event

On October 11, 2026, Pforzheim hosts the annual Walter Nordstadt-Lauf, an event that caters to runners of all ages and abilities. Participants can choose from various distances including a fun Dekra-FunRun at 3.6 kilometers for those looking for a longer challenge or shorter options like the Bambinis race at just 220 meters for young children. The Walter Meile, the longest distance offered at an impressive 9 kilometers, rounds out the event's offerings alongside other categories such as Schüler U14/U16 and Minis races.

Races Offered

Bambinis - 220m

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 0.2K

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€3.00

Dekra-FunRun - 3.600m

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 3.6K

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€12.00

Minis - 220m

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 0.2K

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€3.00

Schüler U10/U12 - 530m

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 0.5K

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Type — Running

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€5.00

Schüler U14/U16 - 1.060m

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 1.1K

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Type — Running

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€5.00

Walter-Meile- 9.000m

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 9K

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Type — Running

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€15.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Pforzheim.

thermostat Temperature

9.5° / 16.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.8° / 14.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 24m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:47

nightlight Sunset

18:33

About Pforzheim

Learn more about the host city, Pforzheim.

Pforzheim is known as the "Gateway to the Black Forest" or "Goldstadt" due to its jewellery and watch-making industries. Located on the northern edge of the Black Forest between Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, it sits at the confluence of three rivers: the Enz, Nagold, and Würm. With a population of approximately 126,000 (2021), it is a city of functional post-war charm that serves as a primary starting point for hikers and a hub for precision engineering.