# Hanau City Run for women's shelter support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hanau-city-run-for-womens-shelter-support
> Updated: 2026-09-23T10:48:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 25th Hanau City Run in Germany was held under the motto ‘Showing strength – together against violence against women’ to raise awareness and funds for women’s shelters in the Hanau, Wächtersbach, and Main-Kinzig regions.

Initial reports noted the event’s focus on combating domestic violence, sexual offenses, and digital violence, with officials highlighting the high number of unreported cases. Local leaders, including Maintal Mayor Monika Böttcher and Maintal’s Women’s and Equality Officer Annika Frohböse, emphasized the need for social solidarity and education.

Subsequent reports confirmed a record turnout of 4,000 participants, with ages ranging from 12 to 88. Local officials, including Hanau Mayor Claus Kaminsky and District Administrator Thorsten Stolz, participated to demonstrate solidarity. The event also introduced options for monetary donations to support local shelters and saw significant involvement from schools and companies.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Hanau City Run draws record 4,000 participants to combat violence against women

A record 4,000 participants joined the 25th Hanau City Run to raise funds and awareness for women's shelters and combat violence against women in the Hanau and Main-Kinzig-Kreis regions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanau-city-run-draws-record-4000-participants-to-combat-violence-against-women

### 2026-09-18: Hanau City Run supports women's shelters and combats violence

The Hanau City Run in Germany raised funds for women's shelters and sent a public message against violence against women, featuring participants from the Maintal administration.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanau-city-run-supports-womens-shelters-and-combats-violence

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Cite as: Hanau City Run for women's shelter support. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hanau-city-run-for-womens-shelter-support