Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Wintermarathon Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
January 16, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Nature & Off-RoadRelay+1
DECity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Leipzig: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (11 confirmed dates) and 27 races in Races in Leipzig with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1211 confirmed dates
Competitions27Races & courses
Distances3 - 212 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,400 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Philipp Konetschni · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
Leipzig Marathon
Leipzig, Germany
April 18, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km
City RunCulture & History+2
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
Neuseen Classic
Leipzig, Germany
June 13, 2027Date confirmed
212 km100 km60 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Syced · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTriathlon
Lipsiade
Leipzig, Germany
Date to be announcedDate TBA
93.7 km
City RunKids & Youth Races
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Karneval Marathon Köln
Cologne, Germany
November 11, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km
City RunCulture & History+3
Photo: Sgt. Jacqueline Fennell · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Real Kick Ultramarathon
Moselkern, Germany
November 11, 2026 to November 12, 2026Date confirmed
125 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
Photo: pictures Jettcom · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Ring Running Series
Hockenheim, Germany
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunFestive
Photo: Avi1111 dr. avishai teicher · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Schloss Marienburg Marathon
Hanover, Germany
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunCastles+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
January 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2027 | Wintermarathon Leipzig | Leipzig, Saxony, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2027 | Leipzig Marathon | Leipzig, Saxony, DE | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km4 km |
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2027 | Neuseen Classic | Leipzig, Saxony, DE | Road Cycling | 212 km100 km60 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Lipsiade | Leipzig, Saxony, DE | Triathlon | 93.7 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | Karneval Marathon Köln | Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026 | Real Kick Ultramarathon | Moselkern, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Trail Running | 125 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Ring Running Series | Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, DE | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| 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 5, 2026 | Course de la Saint-Nicolas de Mayence | Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE | Road Running | 12 km6 km3 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Mountainman Nikolaus-Trail | Pommelsbrunn, Bavaria, DE | Trail Running | 44 km32 km17 km11 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Siebengebirgsmarathon | Aegidienberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE | Trail Running | 42 km36.1 km21 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | LBS-Nikolauslauf Tübingen | Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, DE | Road Running | 21.1 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Leipzig (Free State of Saxony, Leipzig, Germany) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 27 individual races, including 11 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Leipzig, Cologne, Moselkern, and Hockenheim. Notable events in the selection include Wintermarathon Leipzig, Leipzig Marathon, and Neuseen Classic.
Race distances span from 3 km to 212 km, reaching up to +4,400 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Leipzig 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 Leipzig?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 27 individual races in Races in Leipzig. A total of 11 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Wintermarathon Leipzig, Leipzig Marathon, and Neuseen Classic.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Leipzig?
Events in Races in Leipzig focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 3 km entry-level races up to 212 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Leipzig, Cologne, Moselkern, and Hockenheim.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Leipzig?
The most selective courses in Races in Leipzig 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 Leipzig?
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.