FAQ ZeroHungerRun 2026

Welthungerhilfe (WHH) is one of the largest private aid organizations in Germany. We employ a holistic approach, from rapid emergency relief and reconstruction to long-term development cooperation projects with local partner organizations, following the principle of helping people to help themselves. 

Since our foundation in 1962, more than 12,000 international projects have been supported in around 72 countries—for a world without hunger and poverty. Your donation is used where it is needed most. Every contribution helps us move closer to our goal: Zero Hunger.

You can register online via this link until the end of the virtual run (September 27, 11:59 pm). For the in-person event, you can also register on-site on Sunday in the Rheinaue. 

If you participate in the run in Bonn, you will need a race number. You can collect it before the run: 

• Friday between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm 
• Saturday between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm 

at Absolute Run running store Bonn (Bonngasse 13a, 53111 Bonn).

IMPORTANT: If you would like to collect race numbers for other people, please bring a signed list with the names of those whose documents you are collecting. The list should include a short statement confirming that you are authorized to collect the documents on their behalf.

Everyone who registers online will receive a registration confirmation. If you do not receive one, please send us an email.

When registering, you can use group registration to register as many runners as you like. You can form a team from three people.

IMPORTANT: If you would like to collect race numbers for others for the live run in Bonn, please bring a signed authorization list (see above).

To help us move closer to our goal of “Zero Hunger,” we kindly ask for a voluntary donation to support our project work. Participation itself does not require an entry fee.

You can specify your donation amount directly during registration. It’s very simple, and all donations go directly to our projects. Thank you very much.

You can donate directly via PayPal during registration. Alternatively, you can provide your bank details, and your donation will be debited from your account and transferred to WHH.

We will automatically send you a donation receipt in February of the following year. If you need it earlier, please contact us at team_zerohungerrun(at)welthungerhilfe.de.

For group registrations, only the person who completed the registration will receive a donation receipt.

You can find the list of all participating runners here.

We are very happy to welcome people with impairments to take part in the ZeroHungerRun. Participation is generally possible both in the in-person run and virtually. 

The route in the Rheinaue is unfortunately not fully accessible. Nevertheless, anyone who is able to complete the course is welcome to participate. If you have accessibility requirements and would like to take part in the in-person run, please kindly contact us in advance. We will work with you to coordinate suitable participation categories together with our timing team.

Virtual participation is open to everyone. With your registration confirmation, you will receive a link to submit your results. When entering your time, you can optionally use the additional field “disability” to view a participant list by name including your results and certificate. This is not mandatory.

If you would like your time to be included in the overall results list, you can enter your measured time in the general field. For participants who complete their activity using wheelchairs, handbikes, or other wheeled mobility devices, there is a separate category. These groups will be evaluated separately.

If you have further questions or individual accessibility requirments, please feel free to contact us at any time – we will support you as best as possible.

For the in-person run, the times of the three fastest participants per team are counted.

For the virtual run, the times of all participants in each team are added together. The sum of times determines the team result. Rankings are based on total time and average time per participant (total time divided by number of participants). This gives smaller teams a fair chance in every category.

Yes, that is exactly what we want to enable. After the run, you can filter results and create your own company ranking.

There are two options:

You run together as one large team. Please note that the club name (company) and team name (e.g. “PowerRunners”) must be identical for each participant 

If you want to create some healthy competition between locations, use the same company name but different team names for each location. This allows you to filter results by company and compare locations.

You can find the participation terms and conditions for WHH events here.

Due to our non-profit status, we will most likely not be able to offer shirts for sale on-site.

No. Timekeeping at the run in Bonn is done using a disposable chip, which is provided with your race materials.

Before the run:

• Friday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

at Absolute Run Bonn (Bonngasse 13a, 53111 Bonn) 

On the event day:

• From approx. 9:00 am until 30 minutes before the start of each race in the Rheinaue.

IMPORTANT: If collecting materials for others, bring a signed authorization list. 

Timekeeping is managed by Cologne Timing using the “Raceresult” timing system.

An integrated chip in the race number bib stores all relevant data. It is read by a ground mat to record start and finish times.

The award ceremony takes place in the start/finish area near the Japanese Garden.

• Kids: 10:15 am
• 5 km: 11:45 am
• 10 km: 1:45 pm

Awards will got to the fastest three women and men in each race, as well as the top three teams.

A photographer from WHH will take selected photos, and we will send you a link afterward. There will also be a #ZHR photo wall to post your own pictures.

Results will be published shortly after the event. You can also download and print your certificate via our partner’s website.

The run takes place in all weather conditions. The organizer reserves the right to make changes if necessary.

Yes, light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks are provided. Additional food options are also available.

Yes, there is a supervised phone-changing tent where you can leave your belongings. However, WHH assumes no liability as race organizer.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer showering facilities.

Participation is at your own risk. The organizer assumes no liability for accidents, theft, or other damages.

By registering, participants accept the terms and conditions. By collecting the race number, each participant confirms:

• they are medically fit to participate
• photos and recordings taken during the ZeroHungerRun may be freely shared and published

For safety reasons, baby joggers and dogs are not allowed. Nordic walking poles are only allowed in the walking category. Headphones are also not permitted.

Yes. Age group rankings are generated according to official regulations.

Yes, the 5 km run includes a walking category. Timing is recorded, but there is no ranking (results are listed alphabetically).

You can run or walk wherever you like. If running on a track, please plan and count your laps carefully.

You can choose either 5 km or 10 km. One result upload per day is possible.

You enter your time manually. You will receive a personal code via email. You can upload proof (e.g. screenshot) or send it by email.

There will be rankings by time (5 km / 10 km), individual and team rankings, and age group rankings.

You can use any GPS watch or running app (e.g. Strava, Garmin, Nike+, etc.).

You can still enter your data manually. We rely on fair play.

There are no prizes, but all participants can download a certificate.

Yes.

Yes, you can register for both distances.

From Thursday, September 24, 6:00 pm to Sunday, September 27, 11:59 pm.

Yes, you will receive a personalized race number by email.

All a team’s participants’ times are added together. Rankings are based on total team time and average time per participant.

There will only be an award ceremony at the in-person event. Virtual participants will be recognized via social media.

Become a #ZHR ambassador and share your photos using #ZeroHungerRun and tag @Welthungerhilfe. Your photo may appear on the website “Wall of Fame.”