28. Postlaf Luxembourg 2026

🇱🇺 28. Postlaf 2026 Luxembourg 08.03.2026 🇱🇺

Source: https://today.rtl.lu/sport/postlaf https://www.instagram.com/postlaf_an_der_stad/ and https://www.chiplauf.de/

Distance : 10km

Departure time : 10 am

Departure and arrival :

Zone Industrielle Cloche d’Or Gasperich (rue Emile Bian)

Registration :

Group registration for companies possible – please contact us by e-mail.
Account number : CCPL LU28 1111 1164 2323 0000

Online : from early November 2025 until midnight on Friday, February 20, 2026 : 27.- €
On site :
- on 6 March 2026 from 4 pm to 8 pm : 30.- €
- on 7 March 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm : 32.- €
- on 8 March 2026, day of the run, from 8 am to 9 am : 34.- €

Chronometer: Chip incorporated in the race bib.Distribution of the race bib on site on Friday 6 March from 4 pm to 8 pm, on Saturday 7 March from 10 am to 4 pm, on Sunday 10 March, day of the run, from 8 am to 9:30 am.
Afterwork (a free pasta dish between 5 pm and 8 pm on Friday 6 March for participants in the 10 km run).

Refreshments :

2 – Mid-term and at finish

Prizes :

1st place : 250€, 500€ in case of broken record 2025
2nd place : 200€
3rd place : 150€

Prizes for the winners of the respective age groups (F & M)
A free t-shirt and medal, within the limits of available stocks and sizes

Prize-giving ceremony, tombola :

From 12:15 pm on (tombola attendance obligatory)

Organisator :

POSTLAF – Amicale POST Luxembourg
BP3040
L – 1030 Luxembourg
E-Mail : postlaf@pt.lu

Website :

www.postlaf.rtl.lu

Results 2026

The 28th Postlaf Luxembourg, held on March 8, 2026, saw a high level of competition across various age categories. While the complete list for every single sub-category (like M60, W50, etc.) is extensive, here are the podium finishers for the primary general categories and notable age-group results based on the initial records.

Overall Top 3 (Men)

The men’s race was competitive, though the course record of 31:20 (set in 2025) remained safe this year.

#	Name	Club / Team	Time
1	Yonas Kinde	Celtic Diekirch	00:31:44
2	Pol Mellina	Celtic Diekirch	00:32:05
3	Lucas Chipperfield	CSL	00:32:27

Overall Top 3 (Women)

The women’s race saw a strong performance with times hovering near the 36-minute mark.

#	Name	Club / Team	Time
1	Sandra Lieners	CAB	00:36:34
2	Jenny Gloden	FOLA	00:37:12
3	Saskia Daguenet	CSL	00:38:55

Notable Category Winners

Based on club reports (C.A.E.G. and CSL), several veteran and age-group runners posted standout times:

M40 (Masters): David Steffes (C.A.E.G.) secured a top spot in his category with a time of 36:11, finishing 37th overall.
M50 (Masters): Abdel Zaghbib (C.A.E.G.) won his category with an impressive 35:45, ranking 28th in the total field.
W30: Carole Kill finished as one of the top runners in this bracket with a time of 40:12 (8th woman overall).

Pro Tip: If you are looking for your personal certificate or specific rank in a niche category (e.g., M70 or MU18), you can find the searchable database at Chiplauf.de, which handles the official timing for the event.

The 28th edition of the Postlaf Luxembourg on March 8, 2026, maintained its status as one of the country’s most popular mass-participation running events.

Total Participants

The event saw approximately 2,500 runners take to the streets of Gasperich and Cessange.

While the exact final count of finishers is still being tabulated across the kids’ races and the main 10km, the participation numbers reflect a steady return to the race’s pre-pandemic peak levels. For comparison, the 2024 edition also saw nearly 2,500 participants, while earlier years have seen numbers climb as high as 3,000.

Corporate & Group Breakdown

A significant portion of the total field came from the corporate team challenge. The top 5 teams alone accounted for over 215 runners:

PwC Luxembourg: 83 participants
CGDIS: 36 participants
Banque de Luxembourg: 35 participants
Amicale POST Luxembourg: 31 participants
BCEE (Spuerkeess): 31 participants

Participation Highlights

International Reach: The race typically attracts runners from over 45 different nationalities, highlighting Luxembourg’s diverse expat community.
Charitable Impact: A portion of the registration fees (and additional donations) was collected for Caritas Luxembourg, specifically supporting their “Caritas Buttek” social grocery stores.
Youth Participation: In addition to the main 10km, dozens of children participated in the POST4KidsRun, featuring 500m and 1000m distances.

Number of participants in 2025 : 2798

Records :

29.39	Zelalem Mengistu (M)	2017
29.39	Gabriel Geay (M)	2016
34.16	Stéphanie Barnes (W)	2018

New Course
31.20	Yonas Kinde (M)	2025
36.20	Sandra Lieners (W)	2025

Entertainment :

Music on the race circuit, animation at the start and finish line

Practical information :

Food, drink, storage facilities, showers, results by e-mail.
Access on foot from the P&R of the Stade de Luxembourg.

Tram access to Stadion stop Waassertuerm
Preferential rates for bookings at the l’hôtel INNSiDE by Meliá, near the start line, on the day before and/or on the day of the race. Dogs and pr ams are not allowed on the route.

For kids : POST4KidsRun

2 runs Lalux KidsRun with POSTI – New schedules

500m – born between 2018 and 2021 : start around 09:15 am
1000m – born between 2011 (< 15 years) and 2017 : start around 09:00

Free registration on our website until 1 March 2026. – 600 participants maximum. (No registration on the day of the run)

On site :
- on Friday 6 March from 4 pm to 8 pm
- on Saturday 7 March from 10 am to 4 pm

Race bib distribution as for adults.
Crèchefrom 9 am to 12 pm only for children from 2 to 8 years old not participating in the race and only by reservation until 1 March 2026.

Program Update

For the 28th edition of the Postlaf, taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, the course remains centered in the southern part of Luxembourg City.

2026 Route Details

While the exact street-by-street GPS file is typically released closer to the date on the official Postlaf portal, the route follows a well-established urban circuit:

Start & Finish: Both are located at the POST Technologies “Minerais” building on Rue Émile Bian in the Cloche d’Or (Gasperich) industrial zone.
The Loop: The 10 km course is a single large loop that heads west from Gasperich, winds through the residential streets and green spaces of the Cessange district, and returns via the newer developments of the Cloche d’Or.
Terrain: It is a macadamized (paved) urban course. While mostly flat, there are gentle undulations typical of the Luxembourg plateau that can challenge your pace in the final 3 km.

Practical Info for Race Day

If you are planning to run or spectate, here is the logistical breakdown for 2026:

Category	Detail
Race Start	10:00 AM (10 km Main Race)
Kids Runs	09:00 AM (500m & 1,000m non-competitive)
Transport	Free Shuttles from P+R Howald, P+R Stade de Luxembourg, and Gare Centrale.
Public Transit	The Tram is the easiest way to arrive—use the “Stadion-Waassertuerm” stop.
Refreshments	Water/energy stations are usually located at Km 4, Km 8, and the finish line.

Registration & Fees

If you haven’t signed up yet, the fees increase as the race approaches:

Pre-registration (until Feb 20): €27
Friday/Saturday (March 6-7): €30–€32
Day of Race (March 8): €34 (Available from 08:00 to 09:30 AM)

Pro Tip: Don’t forget the Pasta Party! It’s back for 2026 on Friday, March 6, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the bib collection point for all 10 km participants.

History

The Postlaf Luxembourg is one of the most anticipated events in the Grand Duchy’s sporting calendar, traditionally serving as the unofficial “season opener” for road running in the spring.

Organized by the Amicale POST Luxembourg (the social and sports association of the national postal service), the race has evolved from a small corporate initiative into a major public event.

Key Milestones in Postlaf History

1996: The Inaugural Race The Postlaf held its very first edition in 1996. Interestingly, even as the race grew to thousands of participants, a small group of “pioneer” runners (approximately eight individuals) famously maintained a streak of participating in every single edition since its inception.
Expansion & Popularity By the mid-2010s, the race consistently attracted between 2,500 and 3,000 runners. Its fixed 10 km distance and timing in early March make it the primary preparation race for athletes eyeing the ING Night Marathon later in May.
The 2021 Virtual Shift Like many global events, the 25th-anniversary celebrations in 2021 were adapted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of a mass gathering, the event went virtual, where POST Luxembourg donated €5 to Caritas Luxembourg for every participant who recorded a 10 km run independently.
2026: The 28th Edition The race continues to thrive, with the 28th edition scheduled for March 8, 2026. It remains centered at the Cloche d’Or (Gasperich), moving through the Cessange district.

Traditions and Features

The Postlaf is known for several unique traditions that distinguish it from other local races:

Feature	Description
The Pasta Party	Historically, a “free pasta dish” is offered to participants during the bib collection (often on the Friday before the race) to help with carb-loading.
Charity Focus	The race has a strong philanthropic core, frequently raising significant funds for organizations like Caritas Luxembourg and Wonschkutsch.
Lalux Kids Run	To foster a love for sports in the next generation, the event includes the “Post4Kids” runs (500m and 1,000m) for children and teenagers.
Musical Atmosphere	The route is famously lined with live bands and entertainment, creating a festive environment despite the often chilly March weather.