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Island Run for Young and Old on Juist A running competition for toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults: Whether top-trained or recreational runners - at the Töwerland Island Run, all sports enthusiasts will find something for themselves! Feel the spirit of sports and the pure joy of life at the Island Run. A true experience for the whole family awaits you. The Island Run is simply an experience for the whole family that you won't want to miss during your Juist vacation! And who knows, maybe you'll enjoy running on Töwerland so much that you'll join in every vacation from now on - just like many of our Juist fans! Please note: This year, some of our island runs will take place in the village and others on the beach. Make sure to remember where the starting point is located, although it is hard to miss. Please note: In case of rain or storm, the island runs will be canceled or postponed. Please note: Currently, registration for the island runs in 2026 is not yet possible. We will gather all further information here as soon as possible so that you can register online in the usual manner soon! Dates and further information - Island Run on Juist 2026: Island Run in the village: Thursday, July 16, 18:30 - Meeting point: Kurplatz Registration deadline: Thu., July 16, 2026, 11:00 Start number distribution: Thu., July 16, 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 in the beach sports room in the Haus des Kurgastes Schedule: 18:30: Bambini Fun Run | approx. 18:40: Children and teenagers | approx. 19:00: Island Run for adults Sunday, August 16, 15:00 - Meeting point: Kurplatz Registration deadline: Sun., August 16, 2026, 11:00 Start number distribution: Sun., August 16, 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 in the beach sports room in the Haus des Kurgastes Schedule: 15:00: Bambini Fun Run | approx. 15:10: Children and teenagers | approx. 15:30: Island Run for adults Thursday, September 3, 18:30 - Meeting point: Kurplatz Registration deadline: Thu., September 3, 2026, 11:00 Start number distribution: Thu., September 3, 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 in the beach sports room in the Haus des Kurgastes Schedule: 18:30: Bambini Fun Run | approx. 18:40: Children and teenagers | approx. 19:00: Island Run for adults Island Run on the beach: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 18:30 - Meeting point: Red Lifeguard Tower No. 2 on the beach Registration deadline: Thu., July 30, 2026, 11:00 Start number distribution: Thu., July 30, 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 in the beach sports room in the Haus des Kurgastes Schedule: 18:30: Bambini Fun Run | approx. 18:40: Children and teenagers | approx. 19:00: Island Run for adults Thursday, August 27, 2026, 18:30 - Meeting point: Red Lifeguard Tower No. 2 on the beach Registration deadline: Thu., August 27, 2026, 11:00 Start number distribution: Thu., August 27, 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 in the beach sports room in the Haus des Kurgastes Schedule: 18:30: Bambini Fun Run | approx. 18:40: Children and teenagers | approx. 19:00: Island Run for adults Easter Run and Autumn Run on Juist: Easter Run 2026 - Thursday, April 2, 2026, 15:00 - Meeting point: Forecourt of the Strandhotel Kurhaus Registration deadline: Thu., April 2, 2026, 11:00 Start number distribution: Thu., April 2, 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 in the beach sports room in the Haus des Kurgastes Schedule: 15:00: Bambini Fun Run | approx. 15:10: Children and teenagers | approx. 15:30: Island Run for adults Autumn Run 2026 - Thursday, October 22, 2026, 15:00 - Meeting point: Forecourt of the Strandhotel Kurhaus Registration deadline: Thu., October 22, 2026, 11:00 Start number distribution: Thu., October 22, 2026, 09:30 - 11:00 in the beach sports room in the Haus des Kurgastes Schedule: 15:00: Bambini Fun Run | approx. 15:10: Children and teenagers | approx. 15:30: Island Run for adults Routes of the Island Run on Juist: Island Run in the village: Start Kurplatz Route: 8.4 km for adults (4 laps) 4.2 km for teenagers (2 laps) 2.1 km for children (1 lap) 400 m for Bambini, from the start towards the harbor, to the dike gap and back (always follow the leader from the beach sports team) One lap consists of: Start at the Kurplatz, then towards the harbor, along the street "An't Diekskant" below the dike towards Billstraße, up to the school onto the beach promenade, along the beach promenade to Strandstraße, then down to the Kurplatz. Island Run on the beach: Start at Red Lifeguard Tower No. 2 Route: 5.4 km for adults, 1 lap to Loog, back to Tower 1 and then to the finish 2.4 km for teenagers, 1 lap to the lifeguard station, towards Tower 4 to the marshal, then back to Tower 1, past the lifeguard station to the finish 1.2 km for children, 1 lap to the lifeguard station, then to Tower 2, then to Tower 1, past the lifeguard station back to the finish 350 m for Bambini, around the cone course Age categories for the Island Run on Juist: Bambini - years 2017 - 2020 - age limit 4 to 7 years Children - years 2013 - 2016 - age limit 8 to 11 years Teenagers - years 2009 - 2016 - age limit 12 to 15 years Women from 16 (W16) / Men from 16 (M16) - years 1995 - 2008 - age limit 16 to 29 years Women from 30 (W30) / Men from 30 (M30) - years 1978 - 1994 - age limit 30 to 44 years Women from 45 (W45) / Men from 45 (M45) - years 1965 - 1977 - age limit 45 to 59 years Women from 60 (W60) / Men from 60 (M60) - years 1964 and older - age limit from 60 years