Schusterlauf Preetz

About the Event

Join a true institution in the Schleswig-Holstein running scene at the Schusterlauf Preetz, with its next edition expected on 27 September 2026. This beloved community event, now in its fifth decade, offers a classic mix of distances including a competitive 16 km run and a popular, often sold-out 5 km city race, plus dedicated student and children's dashes. Known for its deeply local character and organized by a team of 100 dedicated volunteers, it delivers a perfectly organized and wonderfully authentic running experience. Whether you're a local or visiting runner, the Schusterlauf provides a warm welcome and a chance to be part of a longstanding regional tradition. Keep an eye out for the official 2026 date to secure your spot in this quintessential Northern German run.

Races Offered

16km Lanker See Lauf

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 16K

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2.5 km Schülerlauf

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 2.5K

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5km Wehrberglauf

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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666m AOK Lauf

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 666m AOK Lauf

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Preetz.

thermostat Temperature

13.1° / 20.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.0° / 18.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 58m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:41

nightlight Sunset

19:22

About Preetz

Learn more about the host city, Preetz.

Preetz is a town in the Schleswig-Holstein region of Germany, with a population of 16,000 inhabitants (2020), the largest town in Plön district. Preetz is located between the Post and Lake Lankersee, which flow through the Schwentiene and the Muhlenau. It is known as "Schusterstadt", because of a lot of shoemakers who once worked in the town.