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Schloss Marienburg Marathon
Hanover, Germany
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunCastles+1
DERegional Running Calendar
Running Events in Lower Saxony
70 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 216 races in Lower Saxony with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events7036 confirmed dates
Competitions216Races & courses
Distances1.5 - 226 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,486 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Hannover New Year's Eve Run
Hanover, Germany
December 31, 2026Date confirmed
5.8 km1.5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races
Photo: Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Brocken Challenge
Göttingen, Germany
February 13, 2027Date confirmed
87.5 km
City RunMountain+1
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Celle Wasa Run
Celle, Germany
March 14, 2027Date confirmed
20 km15 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive
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Hanover Marathon
Hanover, Germany
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+2
Photo: Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningTrail Running
Osnabrück Summit Storm Run
Osnabrück, Germany
April 24, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunMountain+1
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Hexad Wolfsburg Marathon
Wolfsburg, Germany
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunCulture & History
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Cuxhaven Marathon
Cuxhaven, Germany
May 2, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km32 km21.1 km10 km+1
City RunSeaside & Coast
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2026 | Schloss Marienburg Marathon | Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2026 | Hannover New Year's Eve Run | Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 5.8 km1.5 km |
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2027 | Brocken Challenge | Göttingen, Lower Saxony, DE | Trail Running | 87.5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | Celle Wasa Run | Celle, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 20 km15 km10 km5 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Hanover Marathon | Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 | Osnabrück Summit Storm Run | Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, DE | Road RunningTrail Running | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2027 | Hexad Wolfsburg Marathon | Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2027 | Cuxhaven Marathon | Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km32 km21.1 km10 km |
| May 15, 2027 | Bad Harzburger Bergmarathon | Bad Harzburg, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km12 km6 km |
| May 29, 2027 | HIT-felder Volkslauf | Seevetal, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km11 km8 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2027 | Drebber Marathon | Drübber, Lower Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Jun 13, 2027 | Wasserstadt Triathlon Hannover-Limmer | Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE | Triathlon | 226 km113 km25.75 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Lower Saxony (Europe, Germany) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 70 public events and 216 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Key host locations include Hanover, Göttingen, Celle, and Osnabrück. Notable events in the selection include Schloss Marienburg Marathon, Hannover New Year's Eve Run, and Brocken Challenge.
Race distances span from 1.5 km to 226 km, reaching up to +2,486 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Lower Saxony 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 Lower Saxony?
RunningCompass currently lists 70 verified events with 216 individual races in Lower Saxony. 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 Schloss Marienburg Marathon, Hannover New Year's Eve Run, and Brocken Challenge.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Lower Saxony?
Events in Lower Saxony focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Triathlon. Course distances range from 1.5 km entry-level races up to 226 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Hanover, Göttingen, Celle, and Osnabrück.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Lower Saxony?
The most selective courses in Lower Saxony climb up to +2,486 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 Lower Saxony?
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.