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Running in Germany

669 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 1,561 races in Germany with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events66936 confirmed dates
Competitions1,561Races & courses
Distances1 - 125 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,400 m D+Course elevation profile

Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations

Baden-Württemberg79Bavaria115Berlin16Brandenburg28Bremen8Free State of Saxony26Hamburg16Hesse52Lower Saxony70Mecklenburg-Vorpommern20North Rhine-Westphalia109Rhineland-Palatinate38Saarland13Saxony-Anhalt23Schleswig-Holstein36Thuringia26BerlinBocholtBochumBonnBreitungenBremenBremenBraunschweigCologneCuxhavenDarmstadtDortmundDresdenDuisburgDüsseldorfEberbachElsenfeldErfurtErknerErlangenEschbornEttlingenFehmarnFoodFrankfurt am MainFriedbergFuldaGeraGimbsheimGladbeckHagenHalleHamburgHanoverHeidenheimHeilbronnHoppstädten-WeiersbachIngolstadtKempten (Allgäu)KielLebachLeipzigLübeckLuftkurort ArendseeLunebourgMagdeburgMainzMannheimMarburgMerzigMunichMünsterNeubrandenburgNurembergOberschleißheimOtterndorfPaderbornPlettenbergPöhlRoßbachRostockRothSaarbrückenSalzgitterSchleswigSchwäbisch GmündSchweinfurtSchwerinSteinberg am SeeSteinheim an der MurrStuttgartSundernTübingenWeselWilhelmshavenWolfenbüttelWurtzburg

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026Karneval Marathon KölnCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
42.2 km
Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026Real Kick UltramarathonMoselkern, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE
Trail Running
125 km
Nov 21, 2026Ring Running SeriesHockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, DE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km
Nov 21, 2026Schloss Marienburg MarathonHanover, Lower Saxony, DE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 5, 2026Course de la Saint-Nicolas de MayenceMainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE
Road Running
12 km6 km3 km
Dec 6, 2026Mountainman Nikolaus-TrailPommelsbrunn, Bavaria, DE
Trail Running
44 km32 km17 km11 km
Dec 6, 2026SiebengebirgsmarathonAegidienberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Trail Running
42 km36.1 km21 km
Dec 6, 2026LBS-Nikolauslauf TübingenTübingen, Baden-Württemberg, DE
Road Running
21.1 km
Dec 13, 2026ATG Winter Run AachenAachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road RunningTrail Running
18 km
Dec 24, 2026Bärenfels Heiligabend MarathonHoppstädten-Weiersbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE
Road Running
42.2 km10 km
Dec 31, 2026Silvesterlauf Werl-SoestWerl, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road RunningNordic Walking
15 km5 km
Dec 31, 2026Silvesterlauf TrierTrier, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE
Road Running
5 km2 km1 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The running destination of Germany in europe is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 669 public events and 1,561 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Fast city marathons in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich plus trails in the Allgäu and Harz. Key host locations include Cologne, Moselkern, Hockenheim, and Hanover. Notable events in the selection include Karneval Marathon Köln, Real Kick Ultramarathon, and Ring Running Series.

Race distances span from 1 km to 125 km, reaching up to +4,400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Germany includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Germany?

RunningCompass currently lists 669 verified events with 1,561 individual races in Germany. A total of 36 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Karneval Marathon Köln, Real Kick Ultramarathon, and Ring Running Series.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Germany?

Events in Germany focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 125 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Cologne, Moselkern, Hockenheim, and Hanover.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Germany?

The most selective courses in Germany climb up to +4,400 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Germany?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

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