On May 8th, the traditional running day took place in ideal weather.
Under brilliant sunshine, Theodor-Heuss-Grundschule in Wirges held its traditional running day on April 30, 2026. At exactly 10 o'clock, headmistress Daniela Reuter gave the starting signal. Highly motivated, the students set off to earn the coveted running badge. With great effort and joy, everyone did their best – and at the end of the day, there were nothing but beaming faces all around.The goal of the day: to run for 15, 30, 60, or even 90 minutes without a break and earn the corresponding award. The PE teachers had prepared the children well: since the beginning of April, they had been training at least twice a week on the running course.On the day of the event, the atmosphere was wonderful. Numerous spectators lined the course and enthusiastically cheered on the young runners. The Wirbelwind support association provided the audience with coffee and contributed to the relaxed atmosphere. Many parents not only accompanied their children at the sidelines, but some even ran along with them – an extra boost of motivation for the participants.Caretaker Dirk Kaltenbach provided the musical accompaniment and took care of cordoning off the course, ensuring safety and a smooth event. Thanks to the active support of everyone involved, almost all children achieved their personal running goal and secured one of the coveted badges.A special highlight was the final laps on the school playground, which created great excitement and brought the day to a festive close. PE coordinator Verena DeDonatis, who had organized the running day excellently, was proud of the children's remarkable achievements. She gave special congratulations to those who received the purple badge for 90 minutes of running time.
