County Run: Finish Event at the Castle - a Celebration for Everyone!

The County Run connects the historically significant towns of Rietberg, Verl, and Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, offering a unique running experience. The 28.5 km route starts at Gut Rietberg, leads through the picturesque Rietberg city center, past historical buildings such as the town hall and Haus Münte, and runs along the Ems River to the garden exhibition grounds. In Westerwiehe, runners will find the first cheering station, followed by varied landscape paths through the Steinhorster Becken nature reserve to Kaunitz. There, the passage through the Ostwestfalenhalle provides another highlight. After crossing Liemke, the path leads through the Holter Forest to the finish line at Jagdschloss Holte, which offers an impressive backdrop for the finish. In addition to the individual run, there is the option to participate as a 3-person relay team. A comprehensive supporting program with children's attractions and culinary offerings rounds off the event. Thus, the County Run is not only a sporting event but also a journey through the history of the region.