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Real Kick Ultramarathon
Moselkern, Germany
November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026Date confirmed
125 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
DERegional Running Calendar
Running in Rhineland-Palatinate
38 verified events (36 confirmed dates) and 124 races in Rhineland-Palatinate with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3836 confirmed dates
Competitions124Races & courses
Distances1 - 150 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,400 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Course de la Saint-Nicolas de Mayence
Mainz, Germany
December 5, 2026Date confirmed
12 km6 km3 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Bärenfels Heiligabend Marathon
Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Germany
December 24, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
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Silvesterlauf Trier
Trier, Germany
December 31, 2026Date confirmed
5 km2 km1 km
City RunCulture & History+2
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Engelhorn Sports PfalzTrail
Carlsberg, Germany
April 25, 2027Date confirmed
36.9 km22.2 km11.8 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+2
Photo: Gruenschuh · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Mainz Gutenberg Marathon
Mainz, Germany
May 2, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunCulture & History+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Windhagen Marathon
Windhagen, Germany
May 9, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Kids & Youth RacesCity Run+1
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Mützenicher VENNLAUF
Mützenich, Germany
May 22, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km12 km10 km4 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026 | Real Kick Ultramarathon | Moselkern, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Trail Running | 125 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2026 | Course de la Saint-Nicolas de Mayence | Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 12 km6 km3 km |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Bärenfels Heiligabend Marathon | Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Silvesterlauf Trier | Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 5 km2 km1 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2027 | Engelhorn Sports PfalzTrail | Carlsberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Trail Running | 36.9 km22.2 km11.8 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2027 | Mainz Gutenberg Marathon | Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| May 9, 2027 | Windhagen Marathon | Windhagen, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| May 22, 2027 | Mützenicher VENNLAUF | Mützenich, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km12 km10 km4 km |
| May 23, 2027 | Sebastian-Münster-Stadtlauf | Ingelheim am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2027 | Ahrathon Erlebnislauf | Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km12 km5 km |
| Jun 27, 2027 | UCI 3RIDES Gran Fondo | Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Cycling | 136 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2027 - Jul 25, 2027 | Rad am Ring | Nürburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road CyclingGravel Biking | 150 km125 km110 km100 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Rhineland-Palatinate (Europe, Germany) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 38 public events and 124 individual races, including 36 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Moselkern, Mainz, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, and Trier. Notable events in the selection include Real Kick Ultramarathon, Course de la Saint-Nicolas de Mayence, and Bärenfels Heiligabend Marathon.
Race distances span from 1 km to 150 km, reaching up to +4,400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Rhineland-Palatinate?
RunningCompass currently lists 38 verified events with 124 individual races in Rhineland-Palatinate. 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 Real Kick Ultramarathon, Course de la Saint-Nicolas de Mayence, and Bärenfels Heiligabend Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Rhineland-Palatinate?
Events in Rhineland-Palatinate focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 150 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Moselkern, Mainz, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, and Trier.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Rhineland-Palatinate?
The most selective courses in Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Rhineland-Palatinate?
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.