The ttc Festival Press Conference on May 19, 2026

Record Participation and Top-Level Performance at the International Pole Vault Event in Gräfelfing

The 2026 touch the clouds Festival is set to open a new chapter this year: with over 270 registered participants, the international pole vaulting event—taking place from June 5 to 7 at the G-Town Track in Gräfelfing—boasts a new record for participant numbers. The men’s field features a caliber of talent unprecedented in the festival’s history, while the women’s field also demonstrates an exceptionally high standard. Of particular note are the strong youth fields; for the first time this year, the 2026 *touch the clouds* Festival has been officially recognized as a youth squad training measure by the DLV (German Athletics Association). Furthermore, the festival presents the most diverse supporting program in its history to date.

These highlights were presented on May 19, 2026, at the press conference for the event. Afterward, numerous questions were raised regarding the scope of the program, the history of the event, and the development of the field—a clear sign of growing media interest.