Tiergartenlauf

About the Event

Discover a true family-friendly running festival in the heart of the Münsterland at the Tiergartenlauf Velen on Saturday, June 20, 2026. This beloved community event welcomes nearly 900 participants of all ages and abilities to its scenic and accessible courses, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. Whether you're a competitive runner aiming for a personal best or a family enjoying the active day out together, the event offers a perfect blend of sport and local charm. Join the welcoming community in Velen for a summer run that focuses on participation, fun, and creating lasting memories for everyone involved.

Races Offered

10 km

Jul 20, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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5 km

Jul 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Halbmarathon

Jul 20, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Velen.

thermostat Temperature

14.3° / 22.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.9° / 21.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

12.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:33

nightlight Sunset

21:42

About Velen

Learn more about the host city, Velen.

Velen is a town in the district Borken, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with about 12,000 citizens. It consists of the two settlements of Velen and Ramsdorf and the four rural regions Ostendorf-Krueckling, Bleking-Holthausen, Nordvelen and Waldvelen. In 2003 the town received the title "staatlich anerkannter Erholungsort" from the regional president. Since August 2012 it is a town. It was arwarded the title "annerkannter Luftkurort" in January of 2023.