Heat battle at the Göttingen Old Town Run: 5,000 runners defy 30 degrees!

Heat battle at the Göttingen Old Town Run: 5,000 runners defy 30 degrees!

Now it's getting hot in Göttingen! On July 1st, 2025, in the middle of a heat wave, the starting signal rings for the popular Old Town Run. With temperatures around 30 degrees, the organizers are expecting around 5,000 participants to take the classic route through the historic old town. But it's not just sweating - the organizers have taken precautions to ensure that everyone gets through the heat well. If you would like to find out more about the details, take a look at the official website of the Göttinger Altstadtlauf!

With a range of cooling measures, including a spray shower from the fire department and Göttingen municipal utilities, the run becomes a refreshing experience. There will also be numerous water distribution points along the route and in the finish area. However, Oliver Majchrzak, a co-organizer of the event, warns urgently: “If you can’t stand the heat, it’s better to stay at home!” Therefore, an official warning about increased UV radiation applies on Wednesday. The health of the participants is the top priority, which is why an appropriate pace is recommended to withstand the heat.

Health measures

The rising temperatures are not just a challenge for runners. The Federal Ministry of Health, together with the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), has developed a new heat protection plan that is intended to prepare sports clubs for the hot days. Recommendations suggest that competitions and training take place in shaded areas to protect athletes and promote optimal performance. Shaded areas for spectators, substitute benches and coaching zones are particularly important in order to provide everyone involved with the best possible protection. In extreme temperatures, it can even make sense to hold competitions at a different location 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 overcome the challenge. Cheers to the runners who show commitment and adapt to the weather conditions! If you want to be there, you should be ready on Wednesday, July 1st at 6 p.m. - it will be a big community celebration!