Tue
26
May
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Wed
27
May
B2Run Hannover
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Wed
27
May
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Wed
27
May
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Wed
27
May
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27
May
AOK-Firmenlauf Bielefeld
Bielefeld, DE
Thu
28
May
dm Firmenlauf Bad Kreuznach
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Thu
28
May
Kölner Leselauf
Köln, DE
Thu
28
May
AOK-Firmenlauf Oer-Erkenschwick
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Thu
28
May
Vatertagslauf für Jedermann
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Fri
29
May
37. Lauf Rund um Burg
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Fri
29
May
38. Raesfelder Mai-Lauf
Raesfeld, DE
Fri
29
May
41. Michelstädter Stadtlauf
Michelstadt, DE
Fri
29
May
Nacht von Hasbergen
Hasbergen, DE
Fri
29
May
Sommerabendlauf am Auensee
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Fri
29
May
Stundenlaufserie Falkenstein
Falkenstein, DE
Fri
29
May
VfL Ahaus Stadtfestlauf
Ahaus, DE
Fri
29
May
26. Volksbank-Lauf "Rund um den Offlumer See"
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Fri
29
May
42. Abendlauf Wilstedt bei Nacht
Wilstedt, DE
Fri
29
May
Bentfelder Abendlauf
Delbrück, DE
Fackel-Lauf Wuppertal
Distances
5K
10K
About this race
The Fackel-Lauf Wuppertal is a night run on the Nordbahntrasse, a former rail route through Wuppertal now used by runners, walkers, and cyclists. It takes place in November, with darkness integral to the event: participants use their own headlamps, flashlights, string lights, or LED gear, and the route is illuminated by these personal lights and the glow of torches. The format is straightforward and suitable for beginners, featuring one 5 km lap with the option to extend to 10 km by adding a second lap at the event. The focus is on the charitable cause and the enjoyment of running, rather than competitive pressure.
The start is on the Nordbahntrasse, and the path remains open to the public, requiring runners to share it and stay to the right. A support cyclist leads and another follows to ensure no one is left behind in the dark, with Johanniter providing medical assistance. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. After finishing, the race bib entitles participants to a punch plus a Weckmann or a slice of pizza. The nearby Sportcenter Eskesberg offers changing facilities, restrooms, parking, and a place to rest post-run.
Start location
Wuppertal