On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the unique competition will once again be held around the Oberstein market square and the Schlossberg. The organizers have already come up with a few surprises for the anniversary. What exactly, however, is not yet revealed.
However, one highlight is already certain: in addition to Lord Mayor Frank Frühauf, there will once again be a second patron, Konstantin Wedel. The prominent athlete has already won the Stair Run several times and was European team runner-up in the marathon. He has been closely associated with the event for years and is one of its best-known participants. Between 2016 and 2018, he won the demanding competition several times and set impressive running times on the challenging staircase course.
Konstantin Wedel became aware of the stair run through his brother Zacharias, who works as a running coach and running expert. There is also a family connection to the region, as Zacharias' wife Kathrin comes from Idar-Oberstein. Zacharias has also won the Felsenkirche stair run several times or finished on the podium and knows the challenging course inside out.
By taking on the patronage, Konstantin Wedel is underlining his close connection with the event and its special character. "This race is a real challenge for me every year and an affair of the heart. The combination of a tough course, historic backdrop and passionate organization makes it unique. I am looking forward to accompanying this anniversary as patron and hope that many runners will take up the challenge," said Wedel in the run-up to the event.
In addition to the patrons, the Hagner marathon team - which has been preparing for the event for months - has already secured further support. At a meeting with the head of the Idar-Oberstein police station, police councillor Kimberly Short, it was agreed that the police would help to secure the route. The passionate runner also wants to take part in the competition herself and motivate her colleagues to do the same. Further support comes from the OIE. The regional energy supplier is providing the bags for the runners' goody bags. Speaking of support: Ilonka and Rainer Hagner are grateful for the inexhaustible commitment of their sponsors and the numerous volunteers. "Without these great people and their support, we wouldn't be able to do all this. We are proud of this team."
The registration portal for the stair run is already open. In addition to Konstantin and Zacharias Wedel, ten other participants have already registered for the two races. They can look forward to a challenging route along the Felsenkirche up to the Schlossberg with several hundred steps and a breathtaking view of the Oberstein district. To prepare for the stair run, the Hagner marathon team will be offering regular running meetings again from May 20, 2025. Every Tuesday at 6.30 pm, runners can get to know the route and train for the competitions. The meeting point is always at the Oberstein market square.
- Registration for the Felsenkirche stair run is possible until Sunday, September 14, 2025, at https://my.raceresult.com/319577/. The entry fee is 10 euros per run. Late registrations are not possible. Further information can be found at www.marathonteam-hagner.de.