Radiant winners: Rhönenergie Challenge inspires 6000 runners in Fulda!

Radiant winners: Rhönenergie Challenge inspires 6000 runners in Fulda!

Fulda, Deutschland - On June 14, 2025, the popular Rhönenergie Challenge took place. Almost 6000 runners created an exuberant mood that was characterized by exhaustion and at the same time. Photographer Jonas Wenzel recorded impressive impressions from the target area, where bright faces celebrated the hard work and the common experience.

The event was able to look back on a special anniversary this year because it celebrated its 18th anniversary. Organizer Heide Aust reported 5800 participants who went on the 6.6 kilometer route through the city center. For many of these athletes, the challenge was not just a competition, but a commitment to the community. Over 100 short-decided runners registered on the event of the event, which was emphasized by the great enthusiasm, as well as osthessen--News Ann.

The route and new records

This year the route was for the first time extended again by the enchanting palace garden, which made it 600 meters longer than in the previous year. The first runners reached the destination in the Rosenau outdoor pool after about 20 minutes, which could increase the exciting atmosphere again. The Fulda University of Applied Sciences also let herself be heard: with almost 600 runners, she set a new record compared to only 444 in the previous year. This shows that interest in the event is increasing steadily.

Another highlight of the challenge was the inclusion of virtual mileage: a total of 76,000 kilometers from an online phase were included in the overall ranking. This progressive approach meets the zeitgeist and makes the event accessible to everyone, regardless of whether they participate on site or virtually.

honors for outstanding services

As part of the event, numerous categories of honor were also awarded that go into the various groups of runners. Here are the results at a glance:

In summary, it can be said that the Rhönenergie Challenge not only offers an excellent platform for athletes of all ages, but also strengthens the community feeling in the region. The success of this event is clearly noticeable and gives hope for an equally motivating sequel in the coming year.