Heat battle at the Göttingen old town run: 5000 runners defy 30 degrees!

Heat battle at the Göttingen old town run: 5000 runners defy 30 degrees!

Göttingen, Deutschland - Now it gets hot in Göttingen! On July 1st, 2025, in the middle of a heat wave, the starting signal rings for the popular old town run. At temperatures around 30 degrees, the organizers expect around 5,000 participants who move through the historic old town on the classic route. But it is not just sweaty - the organizers have provided so that everyone gets through the heat well. If you want to learn more about the details, look at the official website of the Göttingen Altstadtlauf!

With a contingent of cooling measures, including a spray shower from the fire brigade and the Göttingen municipal utility, the run becomes a refreshing experience. There will also be numerous water outputs along the route and in the finish area. Oliver Majchrzak, a co -organizer of the event, warns urgently: "If you do not tolerate the heat, stay better at home!". There is therefore an official warning of increased UV radiation on Wednesday. The health of the participants has top priority, which is why a reasonable pace is announced to withstand the heat.

measures for health

The rising temperatures are not only a challenge for the runners. Together with the German Olympic Sports Association (DOSB), the Federal Ministry of Health has developed a new heat protection plan to prepare sports clubs for the hot days. Recommendations provide for competitions and training in shady areas to protect the athletes and promote optimal performance. Shaded areas for spectators, exchange benches and coaching zones are particularly important in order to protect everyone involved in the best possible way. At extreme temperatures, it can even make sense to hold competitions in another place wdr.

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Overall, the Göttingen old town run seems to be a complete success despite the heat. With creative solutions and professional organization, everyone is prepared to master the challenge. A high on the runners who show commitment and adapt to the weather's condition! If you want to be there, you should be ready at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st - it will be a big festival of the community!