Obstacle Run Frankfurt 2026 | 4 & 5 July 2026

Obstacle Run

Sat 4 & Sun 5 July 2026

Frankfurt

vlag
KM: 47131942

STRONG VIKING FRANKFURT

Water, mud, and spectacular obstacles at one of the most beautiful obstacle run locations! The Strong Viking Obstacle Run returns to the stunning Weiherhof in Wächtersbach, near Frankfurt, on 4 & 5 July, 2026!

Summer, sun, obstacles, challenges, and tons of FUN: that’s the Strong Viking Obstacle Run in Frankfurt. As always, you can choose from five distances: 4km, 7km, 13km, 19km, or 42km. And don’t miss our giant water slide, the “Fjord Drop”—just one of the 40 adrenaline-pumping obstacles waiting for you. Gather your friends, plan an active corporate event, or organize a fun bachelor party and take on the challenge! Will you join us?

What do you get?

  • A unique 4, 7, 13, 19 & 42km Strong Viking Obstacle Run course
  • A Finisher t-shirt upon crossing the finish line (worth €24,95)
  • Refreshment stations along the course
  • Personal photos during the run*
  • A personal finish photo*
  • A refreshing drink at the finish

Participate with little Vikings

The Strong Viking Family Run will also take place in Frankfurt on July 4 & 5 2026! This obstacle run is designed for little (and big) Vikings, and you can join with the whole family or for a children’s party.

*The photos from the event will be added to our photo page throughout the week after the event. You can download the photos with a watermark there for free. If you want the photos without a watermark and in high quality, you can download them for a fee.

SPLASHING PICTURES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Waldensberger Straße, Wächtersbach

Find the directions here!

As a participant, you can store your luggage for free at a supervised cloakroom. You will receive a wristband, which allows you to retrieve your luggage after the run. Please note, no lockers are available on-site! Make sure to bring a bag for your belongings, as only bags will be accepted at the cloakroom—no loose items.

Important: Only 1 piece of luggage per participant is allowed.

Storing your luggage is always at your own risk.

Of course, you are very welcome to come and cheer on the participants! Admission is free, and the venue opens at 8:30 AM. In addition to numerous obstacles, there will be various stands, catering, and more around the start and finish area. Please note that parking fees may apply if you use the parking facilities.

Strong Viking is not a race; it’s your own challenge. At each obstacle, there is an option to ‘walk by,’ allowing you to decide your own limits and how far you want to push yourself!

*Different rules apply for the OCR Series (Racewave), Ultra Viking and Iron Viking.

4km – Family Run: min. age 5 years old (or becomes 5 in that calender year)
4km – Beginning: min. 10 years old (or becomes 10 in this calender year)
7km: min. age 10 years old (or becomes 10 in that calender year)
13km: min. age 12 years old (or becomes 12 in that calender year)
19km and OCR Series: min. age 14 years old (or becomes 14 in that calender year)
42km Iron Viking: min. age 16 years old
60km Ultra Viking: min. age 18 years old

If you are coming by car, a parking ticket is required. It can be purchased on-site for €10 in cash. This fee includes transportation with the shuttle bus.

FEATURED OBSTACLES

  • STORM THE CASTLE

    A true classic in the Strong Viking line-up! Sprint to the top of Storm the Castle! Will you conquer it on your own, or will you rely on the help of your fellow Vikings?

  • FJORD DROP

    Four times named the best obstacle in the Benelux. This 14-meter high beast is feared and loved by many. Ready to fly? You’ll face the Fjord Drop on the 13km and 19km distances. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and scream your heart out!

  • SAGA’S

    The Strong Viking Signature Obstacles! These yellow-accented SAGA obstacles test your strength, technique, and agility. With each distance, the SAGA challenges become even tougher. Will you conquer all the SAGA’s?

  • MUD TRENCHES

    When you say “Strong Viking,” you obviously mean “the best mud in the world!” No Strong Viking without the delicious Mud Trenches. Climb over muddy hills and take a plunge into the mud. Guaranteed to get dirty on the way across!

  • WALHALLA STEPS

    The only real way to reach the finish is via the glorious Walhalla Steps! Here, you’ll celebrate your victory over the stunning course and all its challenging obstacles. Enjoy your achievement together!

WHICH DISTANCE SUITS YOU BEST?

I'M NOT SURE YET...

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I'M NOT SURE YET...

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Obstacle Run

Sat 4 & Sun 5 July 2026

Frankfurt

vlag
KM: 47131942