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4JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Trail de l'espoir - Dieue-sur-Meuse
Dieue-sur-Meuse · 55 km away
JUL 1
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
deko-Volkslauf Wadern-Noswendel
Wadern · 68 km away
AUG 4
2AUG
Run · road · 5K
4. Olewiger Charity-Run
Trier · 79 km away
13AUG
Run · road · 5K
B2Run Dillingen/Saar
Dillingen an der Saar · 47 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
Blue run decathlon - Yutz
Yutz · 27 km away
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29AUG
Run · road · 5K
LimLauf 2026
Kirkel · 79 km away
SEP 12
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
Les 10 km de l’avenir - Saint-Avold
Saint-Avold · 39 km away
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
10. SaarschleifenLand-Lauf
Merzig · 49 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Metz trophy
Metz
13SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Trail et marche de la madone à Varsberg
Varsberg · 34 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Foulées de l'embanie - Heillecourt
Heillecourt · 52 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
CEB-Saarwiesenlauf
Merzig · 49 km away
20SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Le Chauvon'Trail - Chauvoncourt
Chauvoncourt · 53 km away
27SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Trail Des Minières De Saint-Pancré - Saint Pancre
Saint Pancre · 59 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
45. Saaraltarmlauf
Saarlouis · 47 km away
28SEP
Run · road · 5K
La Course pour la Planète de Marange-Silvange
Marange-Silvange · 11 km away
28SEP
Run · road · 5K
10 km de Behren - Behren-lès-Forbach
Behren-lès-Forbach · 56 km away
29SEP
Run · road · 5K
La Yussoise
Yutz · 27 km away
Metz · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Metz
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Wadrilltallauf Volkslauf
The Wadrilltallauf Volkslauf is a community road race in Wadrill, a village in Germany's Saarland. It features 10 km and 5 km races, along with a 2 km children's and school run. The event typically starts in the morning and is held in early October, consistent with recent years.
Jugendclub Wadrill e.V. is the organizer of this race, which has been held since 2016 and has at least three previous editions. The organization is straightforward and local: runners can sign up via the organizer's website. Start lists, participant lists, rankings, photos, and reports are posted near the event date, with information also available on its Facebook page.
10 km de Behren
The 10 km de Behren is a 10 km race held in Behren-lès-Forbach, a town in the Moselle department of France’s Grand Est region. It takes place in early October, connecting athletic activity with Pink October, the breast cancer awareness campaign. The primary race begins at the Aldo Carrozza stadium, and the event includes a 5 km walk for those who prefer not to race.
The course is characterized as a nature run within Behren-lès-Forbach, distinct from a simple flat city-road course. The Pink Walk, known as the Marche Rose, is coordinated with Entr’aide Cancer. This event has attracted close to 400 participants in total. Recent years have also featured a children's race, contributing to the event's local character beyond a typical 10 km race.
Uno Urban Cross Lauf
The Uno Urban Cross Lauf challenges runners with over 200 steps and a series of built obstacles in the center of Saarbrücken. This urban obstacle race, featuring individual and team categories, begins at Gustav-Regler-Platz. Participants can choose from four distances: 2.5 km Sprint-Cross, 5 km Short-Cross, 10 km Haupt-Cross, and 15 km Long-Cross.
The course utilizes city streets and structures, deviating from typical park or trail loops. Sections run along Bahnhofstraße and Berliner Promenade, including a new passage over the Karstadt parking garage. Competitors will climb, jump, and crawl past elements like scaffolding, tire stacks, roof structures, cable drums, a boxing ring, and hay bales. Consequently, the race emphasizes adaptability to unexpected challenges over consistent pacing.
Foulées du Saulnois
Foulées du Saulnois is a small race series in Château-Salins, France, typically held in early October. It offers runners a selection of short trail races and road running events: 5 km, 10 km, 12 km, and 20 km distances, along with races for children and juniors. The 10 km is a road race, while the 5 km, 12 km, and 20 km are trail events.
The longest race covers 20 km on trails with approximately 150 metres of elevation gain, making it undulating rather than mountainous. A 5 km walk is also available, allowing participation for those who prefer not to race intensely. Entry fees are reasonable, with the 12 km and 10 km priced at 10 EUR and the 20 km at 12 EUR.
Course et marche octobre rose
The Course et marche Octobre rose in Nancy is a women-only 5 km road run and 5 km walk held in the city in early October. It is part of Octobre rose, the month-long breast cancer awareness campaign that runs each October, using the pink ribbon as its symbol. The Nancy event is a charity outing, with participants using the same distance to support breast cancer screening, research, and those affected by the disease.
The route is an urban 5 km on Nancy's roads, with a walking option for those who do not wish to race. Similar Octobre rose runs and marches occur across France, including events in Bordeaux, Lille, and Strasbourg, often drawing participants from regular runners to first-time attendees. The campaign began in the United States and later came to France, focusing on early detection, regular medical follow-up, and fundraising for breast cancer research.
Foulées du saulnois - Château-Salins
The Foulées du Saulnois is a race held in Château-Salins, Moselle, organized by Vélo Triathlon Club Avenir de Falck. The event includes a 20 km trail with approximately 150 meters of elevation gain, a 12 km trail, a 10 km race, a 5 km walk, and children's trail races. Past events have taken place in autumn, typically on a Sunday.
The 20 km trail is described as rolling, not mountainous. The 10 km race offers a direct course for faster runners; Jean-Louis Harel's winning time for this distance was 36:02. The variety of events attracts club runners, trail runners, walkers, and families. By its eighth edition, the race had become a local fixture in Château-Salins, with modest entry fees of 12 EUR for the 20 km and 10 EUR for the 12 km and 10 km races.
La ballastière jeunes - Hagondange
La Ballastière Jeunes is a children’s running event in Hagondange, starting Saturday afternoon. It features short races for various age groups, ranging from a 200-meter run to a 3-kilometer course for older or more experienced children. The event provides six distances in total: 500 meters, 700 meters, 1 kilometer, 1.5 kilometers, and 3 kilometers, ensuring young runners can select a race appropriate for their abilities.
The atmosphere is intentionally low-pressure, with no timed races or long distances to deter newcomers. Children run with family nearby, in a secure and family-oriented setting. Participation is free, allowing any child interested in running to join, and all participants receive a medal upon finishing.
3. Sparkassen SAARathon
The Sparkassen SAARathon is a running race series organized by Laufgemeinschaft Saarbrücken. The SAARathon itself is the third event in this series. The official event website provides runners with key information: race specifics, how to register, start lists, results, news updates, photographs, partner details, press releases, and frequently asked questions. The site is accessible in German, French, and English.
The provided information does not offer a detailed course description beyond a specific course page. Therefore, a plain language description of the route cannot be provided. However, the event's practical organization is noteworthy. Participants can review their information prior to the race, sign up online, view the list of other entrants, and access results post-event via the central event website.
Saarbrücker Sparkassen Westspangenlauf
The Saarbrücker Sparkassen Westspangenlauf, also known as the Sparkassen-SAARathon, is a city race in Saarbrücken, the capital of Germany’s Saarland state. Participants can select from 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, or marathon distances, with the 5 km designated as an integration run. The event utilizes a fast asphalt course alongside the Saar river, appealing to those aiming for a personal best and runners seeking a direct urban route with river scenery.
The course traces the Saar river, goes under multiple city bridges, and offers clear views of the water and Saarbrücken. The Westspangenbrücke serves as the primary course feature: participants in the 10 km and half marathon traverse it after going under other bridges. The half marathon includes an international element, directing runners to a turnaround point in France before their return to the finish.
Les foulées lunévilloises - Lunéville
Les Foulées Lunévilloises is a Pink October running and walking event in Lunéville, in Meurthe-et-Moselle, built around short distances rather than a single headline race. The program starts with a walk in the early afternoon, then moves through children’s races of 900m and 1500m before the 5km and 10km set off together. It is deliberately accessible: entry is 5 euros, the walk does not require a medical certificate or PPS, and the race distances cover everyone from young children to adult runners.
The event is organized by Les Ducs de Lunéville - Amicale des Sports Enchaînés Lunévilloise, and the fee is donated to Comité 54 Ligue contre le cancer. Pink shirts are handed out with bibs while supplies last, and more than 1,900 have been distributed to walkers and runners. A group warm-up led by Lorraine gym comes before the starts, and local club runners are a visible part of the day, with young “petits ducs” appearing on children’s podiums and “duchesses” placing in the women’s 5km results.
Run and Bike C3F VTT - Malling
The Run and Bike C3F VTT - Malling is a run-and-bike event held in Malling, located in France’s Moselle department. It is scheduled for October and includes short race options of 2 km, 4 km, and 5 km, alongside a longer 15 km distance.
The event's format involves teams alternating between running and cycling, differing from a standard road race. Registration begins at €10. The Malling event is part of the C3F VTT series, suggesting it originates from an off-road cycling club rather than a large-scale urban race.
Les Foulées Lunévilloises
Les Foulées Lunévilloises takes place on an October afternoon in Lunéville, located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of France’s Grand Est region. The primary running events are 5 km and 10 km road races, which begin simultaneously in the mid-afternoon. Earlier in the day, shorter races are held for children, along with a walking event.
The event is organized by Lunéville Athletic Club and contributes to the fight against cancer, with registration fees going to the Comité 54 Ligue contre le cancer. It attracts a local, diverse group of participants, not solely competitive athletes. A past edition saw 634 runners. Children can compete in 900 m or 1,500 m races, while adults have the choice of 5 km or 10 km. Walkers can participate without a medical certificate or PPS. Bib pickup may include a T-shirt, subject to availability, and an app provides live GPS tracking for friends and family, along with a fan zone.
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About 5K races in Metz
Metz Training Notes
Metz hosts 66 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Moselle and Seille edges for easy Z2, then duck into Bois de l'Abbé when they want soft footing. The Moselle and Seille loop runs 17 km with 18 m gain. The Bois de l'Abbé loop runs 7 km and gains 176 m, so it works for long blocks. The named club list here has no dedicated run club. Marathon Metz Mirabelle, 100 km de Metz Métropole, Nocti'run de Metz, and La 4 Pattes give the calendar real anchors.
Locals ride Metz as a flat city first, then use the edges for work. Metz Métropole has 191 km of cycle paths, mostly flat, and the V50 cycle path, also known as Charles le Téméraire, runs out toward Thionville or Nancy. The climb is 1 km and gains 915 m, so it is the honest climbing day. The second climb is 1 km and gains 561 m. The named club list here has no dedicated cycling club. Les Routes de la Mirabelle - Longeville-lès-Metz and Bike and Run de Metz still give riders proper anchor dates.
September feels like the best month because the legs still have summer depth and the Moselle Open lands on the calendar. July brings warm, humid riding and running, and the average daytime temperature sits around 24°C. You get 5 hours of sunlight, so locals can stack base miles before work or after dinner. Winter changes the rhythm more than the terrain. You get 5 hours of sunlight, and snow can fall from November to February, so runners keep intervals simple and cyclists lean on shorter Z2 days.