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Corporate run celebrates successful premiere at Dornberg Castle – over 1,000 participants brave summer heat
The GGV company run, "GG läuft" (GG Runs), proved once again in its eleventh year how firmly established it is in the region's sporting calendar. Despite a changed route and a new location, the event attracted over 1,000 participants on June 13, 2025 – transforming Dornberg Castle into a vibrant hub of sporting activity.
Successful premiere in a new setting
For the first time, the start and finish line was no longer in the town center, but at Dornberg Castle. This was due to increased security requirements. The new route was challenging: runners had to cross the railway bridge between Berkach and Büttelborn twice – a demanding section on the approximately five-kilometer loop. A water station at kilometer two, staffed by the Groß-Gerau Hospice Association, provided welcome relief from the over 30-degree heat.
As in previous years, one euro per participant was donated to the Groß-Gerau Hospice Foundation – a total of 1,200 euros was raised for the good cause.
Great praise and strong performances
Mayor Jörg Rüddenklau was enthusiastic after the race: "This is inter-municipal cooperation in action. My thanks go to all the helpers along the route and especially to Thomas Zöller, who took on the organization with great dedication and experience."
The "GG Runs" event also had plenty to offer in terms of athletic performance. The fastest runner was Olaf Koch (zöller media&sporTZ) with a time of 16:24 minutes. The fastest woman was Sybille Dölle-Karakurt from the Riedhexen with a time of 20:07 minutes – placing eighth overall.
A total of 112 men's teams and 90 women's teams crossed the finish line. The teams consisted of four runners. Companies, clubs, and institutions from Groß-Gerau and the surrounding area impressively underscored the unifying power of running in the region.
A memorable finale in the castle courtyard
After the run, the castle courtyard transformed into a summery oasis: DJ music, cool drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere ensured a perfect end to the evening. Organizer Thomas Zöller summed it up with satisfaction: "We are grateful for the fantastic response – it shows how deeply rooted 'GG läuft' is in Groß-Gerau."
The district town of Groß-Gerau thanks all participants, helpers and supporters and looks forward to the next edition of the company run.
(Gross-Gerau-Red/PSGG)
