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Running Events in North Rhine-Westphalia

109 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 336 races in North Rhine-Westphalia with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events10936 confirmed dates
Competitions336Races & courses
Distances4.8 - 63.3 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+1,596 m D+Course elevation profile

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November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026Karneval Marathon KölnCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
42.2 km

December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 6, 2026SiebengebirgsmarathonAegidienberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Trail Running
42 km36.1 km21 km
Dec 13, 2026ATG Winter Run AachenAachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road RunningTrail Running
18 km
Dec 31, 2026Silvesterlauf Werl-SoestWerl, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road RunningNordic Walking
15 km5 km
Dec 31, 2026Aachen New Year's Eve RunAachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
9.6 km4.8 km

January 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Jan 3, 2027HÜLSKENS Marathon WeselWesel, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km
Jan 31, 2027Winterstaffel PulheimPulheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km

March 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Mar 14, 2027Königsforst MarathonBensberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
63.3 km42.2 km21.1 km
Mar 27, 2027Paderborner OsterlaufPaderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road RunningWalking & Hiking
21.1 km10 km5 km

April 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Apr 11, 2027Bonn MarathonBonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Apr 18, 2027Dusseldorf MarathonDüsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km
Apr 23, 2027Salvus-TeekottenlaufEmsdetten, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
21.1 km10 km5 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The region of North Rhine-Westphalia (Europe, Germany) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 109 public events and 336 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Cologne, Aegidienberg, Aachen, and Werl. Notable events in the selection include Karneval Marathon Köln, Siebengebirgsmarathon, and ATG Winter Run Aachen.

Race distances span from 4.8 km to 63.3 km, reaching up to +1,596 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia?

RunningCompass currently lists 109 verified events with 336 individual races in North Rhine-Westphalia. 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, Siebengebirgsmarathon, and ATG Winter Run Aachen.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in North Rhine-Westphalia?

Events in North Rhine-Westphalia focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 4.8 km entry-level races up to 63.3 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Cologne, Aegidienberg, Aachen, and Werl.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in North Rhine-Westphalia?

The most selective courses in North Rhine-Westphalia climb up to +1,596 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 North Rhine-Westphalia?

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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