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It starts in a few hours: During the anniversary edition of the RhönEnergie Challenge, Fulda's city center will once again become a big running route today.
Fulda – The 20th RhönEnergie Challenge is in the starting blocks: On Saturday afternoon, Fulda will once again become a running stronghold when thousands of runners and walkers take to the track under the motto “We move the region together”. This article will be continually updated throughout the day with current information, pictures and impressions of the route.
Last year around 6,000 participants took part – This time too, thousands of participants from numerous companies, clubs, schools and organizations are expected. The Fulda newspaper is the media partner of the largest company run in the region.
Fulda in challenge fever: The big company run is taking place today
The starting shot will be fired at 3 p.m. on Rangstrasse. From there, the approximately seven kilometer long route leads through Löherstrasse, across Uniplatz, Bahnhofstrasse and Kurfürstenstrasse, through the Schlossgarten, Kronhofstrasse and Fulda-Aue to the Rosenau outdoor swimming pool. In order to equalize the large field of participants, the runners are sent out on the course in several waves. The finish and award ceremony take place in Rosenbad.
Among other things, the most active companies in various size classes are honored there – each measured by their total mileage. Schools, clubs and organizations are also recognized. But the challenge has long since become more than just a sports and team building event: part of the entry fee goes to the FZ fundraising campaign “I need your help”.
Road users have to be prepared for restrictions around the company run. Several streets will be closed in the afternoon and there will also be changes to public transport.
There were numerous activities in advance of the anniversary. In a podcast series with Michael “Shaggy” Schwarz Since February 5th, two decades of the RhönEnergie Challenge have been looked back on in a total of 14 episodes. The well-known long-distance runners also prepared Anna Hahner and Lisa Hahner prepared participants for the challenge during a running day in March.
Even with special ones Sports enthusiasts were able to use Hyrox units to prepare for the event – FZ editor Toni Spangenberg tested a training session himself. Main sponsor RhönEnergie Fulda also had one in April Free ice cream promotion on Uniplatz created anticipation for the anniversary edition.
