Blumensaat run on Baldeneysee

The Blumensaat Run at Essen's Baldeneysee is certainly much more than just a sporting event – it's a piece of living running history. Named after August Blumensaat, formerly one of the leading figures at Tusem Essen, this traditional memorial run commemorates an Essen athlete who significantly shaped running in the region. The Essen running competition bears his name in remembrance of Blumensaat's dedication.

Blumensaat, an accountant at Hochtief by profession, was known for his meticulous documentation of training kilometers and competitions. Active since 1928, he completed an incredible 1,110 starts and emerged victorious 562 times by his 65th birthday in 1976. With this impressive record, he secured his place in the club's history. The passionate athlete passed away in 1989 at the age of 78 – but his name lives on to this day. The current Blumensaat Run impressively demonstrates the powerful connection that can exist between sport, tradition, and memory.

The Baldeneysee itself provides the perfect backdrop for this running event. The course along the Hardenberg shore of the lake is flat, paved, fast, and scenic – ideal conditions for personal bests, but also for recreational runners who appreciate the atmosphere by the lake. Especially in late autumn, the Baldeneysee unfolds its special charm: wisps of fog over the water, colorful foliage on the shore, and the clear air make the run an experience for all the senses. Two distances are offered: 10 kilometers and a half marathon. The course alternates back and forth along a roughly 5-kilometer loop, allowing runners to keep an eye on their competitors at all times.

The race is also very well organized. Getting there is easy, both by car and public transport. Several exits from the A40, A44, and A52 motorways lead directly to the starting point. Kupferdreh, where the sports hall is opposite the restaurant Lukas at the Hespertalbahn It serves as a central meeting point. Those arriving by train or bus can conveniently get off at Kupferdreh station – the S-Bahn line 9 and bus line 155 bring runners and spectators alike to the start and finish.

The organizers have an important note regarding parking: Parking directly at the Kupferdreh sports hall is limited. Therefore, the following are recommended: Parking spaces In the Prinz-Friedrich/Phönixhütte industrial park north of the hall, at the Kupferdreh market under the A44 elevated motorway, or on Schwermannstraße near St. Joseph's Hospital. This way, you can avoid pre-start stress and enjoy the anticipation of the race.

The Blumensaat Run is therefore not only a sporting competition, but also a living monument to an Essen running legend. It connects history with the present, tradition with sporting passion – and makes the Baldeneysee besides the traditional Marathon Once again, the event becomes the center of the running scene in the Ruhr area. Those who take part here are not only running against the clock, but also in memory of an athlete who shaped the sport of running with passion and discipline.