Road Running

Blankenese Hero Run

Road Running covering 6.5 km to 21.1 km in Hamburg, Germany

LocationHamburg, GermanyShow on map(53.5548° N, 9.8228° E)
Date & StatusAugust 29, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +95 m

Blankenese Hero Run is an endurance sporting event in Hamburg, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include Lakes & Ponds, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races, Castles.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 21,1 km robust (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 21,1 km Sutsche (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 11 km (11 km, +50 m D+), 6,8 km Chèvre de montagne (6.8 km, +31 m D+), and Road Running 6.5 km (6.5 km, +29 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for August 29, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (heldenlauf.de).

Official website
Blankenese Hero Run in Hamburg (Work: "Park of the Château de Chenonceau (1)", Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Park of the Château de Chenonceau (1)" · Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Lakes & PondsNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesCastlesCity Run

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
21,1 km robustRoad Running21.1 km+95 m2 m - 42 mLoop courseRoute & profile
21,1 km SutscheRoad Running21.1 km+95 m5 m - 45 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 11 kmRoad Running11 km+50 m8 m - 29 mLoop courseRoute & profile
6,8 km Chèvre de montagneRoad Running6.8 km+31 m11 m - 24 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 6.5 kmRoad Running6.5 km+29 m14 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
+95 m D+
Elevation loss
-95 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 42 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
21.1 km+95 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS53.5548° N, 9.8228° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 42 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 42 m·at 15.4 km·Ø 0.9 %
2 m15 m29 m42 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.7 km16.9 km21.1 km42 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Blankenese Hero Run take place?

Blankenese Hero Run takes place in Hamburg, DE (start area at coordinates 53.5548° N, 9.8228° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for August 29, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Blankenese Hero Run?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including 21,1 km robust (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 21,1 km Sutsche (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 11 km (11 km, +50 m D+), 6,8 km Chèvre de montagne (6.8 km, +31 m D+), and Road Running 6.5 km (6.5 km, +29 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Blankenese Hero Run?

The main competition (21,1 km robust over 21.1 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 42 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Blankenese Hero Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (heldenlauf.de).