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Running Calendar Races in Cologne: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails

12 verified events (10 confirmed dates) and 30 races in Races in Cologne with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events1210 confirmed dates
Competitions30Races & courses
Distances3 - 125 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,400 m D+Course elevation profile

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Race Calendar

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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

May 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
May 23, 2027Around CologneCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Cycling
121 km65.8 km25.6 km

October 2027

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Oct 3, 2027Cologne MarathonCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedKöln TriathlonCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Triathlon
102.8 km54.2 km29.5 km
Date to be announcedKöln AltstadtlaufCologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Road Running
10 km5 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

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The host city of Races in Cologne (Cologne District, Cologne, Germany) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 30 individual races, including 10 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Cologne, Moselkern, Hockenheim, and Hanover. Notable events in the selection include Karneval Marathon Köln, Around Cologne, and Cologne Marathon.

Race distances span from 3 km to 125 km, reaching up to +4,400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Cologne 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 Races in Cologne?

RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 30 individual races in Races in Cologne. A total of 10 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Karneval Marathon Köln, Around Cologne, and Cologne Marathon.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Cologne?

Events in Races in Cologne focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 3 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 Races in Cologne?

The most selective courses in Races in Cologne 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 Races in Cologne?

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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