Following the success and great response of previous years, TuS-Velmede-Bestwig as the organizer, together with the sisters and the Bergkloster facilities as cooperation partners, has decided to continue the Bergkloster Bestwig Run as a new fun run. There are children's runs from 700 meters, youth runs and adult runs up to the half marathon - and a colourful supporting program all around. All participants run in on the grounds of the Bergkloster.
Much praise for the first Bergklosterlauf, September 25, 2023
Several hundred starters again at the Bergklosterlauf, September 24, 2025
Record number of participants at the third Bergklosterlauf. September 28, 2025
In 2026, the starts will once again take place from 10.30 a.m. on the citizens' sports field below the Bergkloster on the street "Am Bähnchen". The longer distances are 10 and 21 kilometers long. The 21 kilometers correspond to the official half marathon distance. The routes lead past idyllic streams, over mountain ranges to magnificent viewpoints, through smaller settlements with hopefully numerous cheering spectators and finish at Bergkloster Bestwig. Walkers are also welcome on the 10-kilometer route. The children's races over 700, 1400 and 2100 meters will then start at around 12 noon on the monastery grounds.
The race is organized by TuS Velmede-Bestwig, which has been organizing fun runs for over 40 years. After the races in the Föckinghausen district were no longer able to take place, the club gained the Bergkloster 2023 as a cooperation partner.
Once again, the trainee physiotherapists from the training academy for therapy professions will offer runners a free massage after crossing the finish line. The trainees from the vocational school for social pedagogy at the Bergkloster Bestwig vocational college will be offering a face painting event for children (before the start). And before the children's and youth races, there will be a warm-up program for the youngest participants.
The start on the Bürgersportplatz and the Bergkloster are only 400 meters apart as the crow flies, are well connected by bus and train and are also easily accessible by car. There are 500 parking spaces available in the immediate vicinity, including spaces for camper vans. The Bergkloster also offers inexpensive overnight accommodation.
The 10 km run as well as the children's and youth races are also scoring runs for the Volksbank Sauerland Laufcup of the LAC Veltins Hochsauerland.