For the fifth time, the Winnweiler Municipal Association will host the Swim&Run Winnweiler open-to-all sports event on August 30, 2026, with significant support from the two organizations Turnverein Winnweiler 1876 e.V. and the German Life-Saving Association (DLRG), Winnweiler chapter, as well as partners VPV Versicherungen Schleppe & Kollegen and Ultes Textil-, Sport-, und Werbeartikel. A Swim&Run, also known as an aquathlon, is a competitive format in which the two sports of swimming and running are combined with continuous timing.
In Winnweiler, the competition starts at 10:00 a.m. with the swimming. The swimmers start one after the other at one-minute intervals in the 50-meter pool, changing lanes every 100 meters. On the long course, a total of 500 meters must be swum, after which the running shoes are put on in the transition area and any sports clothing changed. Then it's straight on to the run. A total of 5 kilometers must be completed on the flat turning point course towards Leithöfe. On the short course, which starts at 14:00, participants have to swim 100 meters and run approx. 1 kilometer. The finish line for both distances is at the swimming pool.
It is also possible to start as a team: The procedure is basically the same as the individual start, except that the swimmer hands over to the runner by high-fiving.
In previous years, two sections of 2,500 m each were run out and back for the 5,000 m run. This year, we are again reducing the distance to 1,250 m and running twice there and back. This should "bring more life to the course", as participants will meet each other.
The proceeds will be donated to a charitable cause to be announced.
- 15 € for TEAMS adults
- 10 € for INDIVIDUAL START adults and TEAMS children up to 16 years
- 5 € for SINGLE START Children up to 16 years
- 10 € for TEAM ADDITIONAL CATEGORY "What else is possible"
Please register in advance. Spectators are very welcome! All guests can use the swimming pool without restriction after the event until 7 pm.
For more information, visit https://www.winnweiler-vg.de/tourismus-kultur/veranstaltungen-im-donnersberger-land/swim-run/ and
Registration, results, and certificates can be found at https://my.raceresult.com/405727.
Contact:
Winnweiler Municipal Association
Jakobstr. 29, 67722 Winnweiler
Tel. 06302 602 61 or 602-0
info@winnweiler-vg.de, www.winnweiler-vg.de