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The Mendener Weihnachtstrail takes place on 24 December, Christmas Eve, in Balve in the Sauerland region of North Rhine-Westphalia. Entrants take on a 22 kilometre trail route through the wooded hills around the town, run in the short daylight and cold conditions of midwinter. Because the listing carries only the headline facts, the exact course, start time and any mandatory kit are published by the organiser on the Race Result page, which runners are asked to check before travelling.
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The race is scheduled for Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Eve, in Balve in North Rhine-Westphalia.
It is a trail event held on the paths and tracks around Balve in the Sauerland. Check the organiser's page for the current course layout before race day.
Winter weather in the hills can bring snow or ice, and the organiser may adjust the route or cancel if conditions are unsafe. Check the organiser's page shortly before race day for any announcement.
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Check the race's registration page for pricing.Balve, Germany
Thursday, December 24, 2026
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