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Half Marathon races near Aachen

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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Aachen

AUG 4

Run · road · Half Marathon

Le Bortolin Marathon de Hesbaye

Hannut · 72 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

37. Hambacher Volkslauf

Niederzier-Hambach · 29 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Hambacher Volks- und Strassenlauf

Niederzier · 29 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

26. Kölner Halbmarathon- Die Generalprobe

Köln · 64 km away

SEP 13

Run · road · Half Marathon

Dijkenloop Beneden-Leeuwen

Leeuwen · 49 km away

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Lauf mal wieder mit in Schmidt

Schmidt · 26 km away

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SportScheck Night RUN Köln

Cologne · 64 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

8. Brachter Depotlauf

Brüggen · 52 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

44. Brückenlauf Halbmarathon Köln des ASV Köln

Köln · 64 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Groene Halve Marathon Hamont-Achel

Hamont · 65 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Halve Marathon Deurne

Deurne · 75 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Obvion Run Heerlen

Heerlen · 14 km away

Run · trail · Half Marathon

Teut Trail & Walk

Zonhoven · 56 km away

Run · trail · Half Marathon

GR Provincie Trail Luxemburg

Érezée · 65 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

39. Int. Pronsfelder Volks- und Straßenlauf

Pronsfeld · 71 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

36. Lauf Rund um den Fühlinger See

KÖLN · 64 km away

Run · road · Half Marathon

Sfeervol Meerssen Run

Meerssen · 26 km away

Aachen · 80 km

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Recurring Half Marathon races near Aachen

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Marathon de Cologne

The Marathon de Cologne takes place in early October in Cologne, Germany, offering a full marathon, half marathon, relay marathon, and a school marathon. The main marathon is a 42.195 km road race on mostly asphalt. The shorter and team formats attract runners seeking the city's atmosphere without the full distance. It ranks among Germany’s larger marathon events, with the day emphasizing crowd energy and local cheers as much as fast racing. The marathon begins at Ottoplatz in Deutz, crossing the Deutzer Bridge toward Cologne Cathedral. The course is a flat single loop through the historic center and adjacent districts, featuring wide streets, no sustained climbs, and minor elevation changes of approximately 42 to 53 meters above sea level. Participants will pass the Rhine promenade, the Sport and Olympia Museum, the Kranhäuser, the Bismarck Column, Severinstraße, Sülz, Dürener Straße, Aachener Weiher, Ehrenfeld, Neusser Straße in Nippes, and Rudolfplatz multiple times. Neumarkt provides a significant crowd late in the race, and the consistent course profile appeals to runners aiming for controlled pacing or a quick finish.

Night-Marathon Spa-Francorchamps

Night-Marathon Spa-Francorchamps allows runners to use the asphalt of the Spa-Francorchamps motor-racing circuit in Stavelot, Belgium, after dark. The event takes place in October on the famous circuit between Stavelot and Spa-Francorchamps, offering solo distances from a single 7 km lap to 14 km, half marathon, and full marathon. Relay options include 14 km for duos, 21 km for trios, and 42 km for duos, suitable for first-timers, club runners, and groups sharing the distance. The course utilizes the circuit itself, providing a straightforward appeal: participants run on the same asphalt typically used by cars and bikes, with pit boxes, racing lines, and the Ardennes air surrounding them instead of a typical road loop. Race numbers and pre-ordered shirts are collected at the registration desk on the circuit, food trucks are located behind the Formula 1 pit boxes, and spectators require advance visitor tickets. The location defines the race's primary characteristic: a night run on a motorsport landmark, distinct from a city-street race.

Jogging et Trail de Bois-de-Breux

The Jogging et Trail de Bois-de-Breux is an October running event held in Liège, Belgium, near the Ardennes. Participants can choose from four routes: a 2 km Jeune route, a 5 km Moyen route, an 11 km Classique, and the 21 km Trail Denis Pigeon, which includes a 545-meter elevation gain. This variety allows children, short-distance runners, and trail runners to select a suitable course. The routes primarily follow paths, small roads, and country lanes, largely avoiding traffic. Much of the running occurs on unpaved surfaces, giving the longer options a character closer to local trail running than a flat city race. The event also guides participants through less-traveled areas of Liège, with course information, results, and photos available on the organizer’s official channels.

47. Geilenkirchener Volkslauf und 34. Halbmarathon

The Geilenkirchener Volkslauf und Halbmarathon is a running event in Geilenkirchen-Gillrath, Germany, organized by DJK-Gillrath e. V. It combines a long-standing Volkslauf with a half marathon, offering options for both recreational runners and those seeking a full 21.1 km challenge. The event also features a 10 km run, 10 km walking and Nordic walking, a 4 km run, youth races of 0.8 km and 2.5 km, and a short Bambini race for the youngest participants. All races conclude at Sportplatz Gillrath, with bib collection available at the competition office on the sports field prior to the start. The half marathon course is flat, making the longer distance straightforward rather than technically demanding. The 4 km course is wheelchair accessible, and the 2.5 km and 4 km races incorporate a competition for individuals with disabilities. The half marathon and 10 km run contribute to a five-year series ranking, and most running races also feed into the RAC ranking, providing local, regular runners with motivation to return beyond a single race day.

EnergyVision Dwars Door Hasselt

EnergyVision Dwars Door Hasselt is a city running event held in Hasselt, Limburg, offering race distances from a 1 km kids run to a 21.0975 km half marathon. It is known locally as Limburg’s coziest city run, yet it is also a significant event, with almost 14,000 runners participating in a recent edition, ranking it as the third largest running event in Flanders. The event features 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, the half marathon, the Persil Kids Run, and a handbike race. The half marathon is officially measured and World Athletics-certified, attracting approximately 3,000 runners since its introduction. The children’s run is untimed, while the 3 km through half marathon races utilize chips to record net time from start to finish. Participants receive a commemorative medal, aid stations along the route and at the finish, changing rooms and showers at PXL, bag storage, and results published online and via Het Belang van Limburg’s digital newspaper.

54. Herbstlauf des LSV Porz

The Herbstlauf des LSV Porz is an established autumn race day in Köln-Porz-Eil, with its 54th edition centered at the Haus des Waldes at Gut Leidenhausen. The event offers multiple distances: runners can select 5 km, 10 km, or a half marathon, and walkers and Nordic walkers have a 5 km option. Separate races for students are available over 1 km, 5 km, and 10 km. LSV Porz organizes the event, with registration managed via time-and-voice.com. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal. Dogs are prohibited on the course, and the event is not wheelchair accessible.

Semi de la Province de Liège

The Semi de la Province de Liège begins on Île Monsin, at the Esplanade Roi Albert near the Coronmeuse tram stop, the terminus of Liège’s tram line. This October road race centers on a half marathon, also offering 10 km and 5 km races, plus children’s events and a walking tour on the same day. The routes are flat and quick, with all finishes located close to the new Coronmeuse eco-district. The race draws from Liège’s marathon heritage; the city was the sixth globally to host a marathon, and a section of the current route retraces that original path. For the half marathon and 10 km events, the course order has been altered: the final three kilometers of the previous route now form the beginning, and the initial three kilometers are now at the end. Approximately 6,000 runners are anticipated, with the post-race area situated near the parade boats.

Semi-Marathon de la province de Liège

The Semi-Marathon de la province de Liège begins on Île Monsin, at the Esplanade Roi Albert, and concludes near the new Coronmeuse eco-district. It is a flat, fast race day centered on the half marathon and 10 km, with a 5 km race, an 8 km walk, and a children’s race also scheduled. The start area is at the end of the tram line, allowing runners to reach it by tram at Coronmeuse, a small detail that recalls the old Liège marathon era. The route traces parts of Liège’s industrial and riverside landscape: the banks of the Meuse, the canal, Coronmeuse and its track, the Chertal redevelopment site, and the company roads of Île Monsin, including road number 12. A section of the half marathon follows the path of Liège’s historic marathon; the city hosted one of the world’s earliest marathons, and this event revives that old course. The post-race village is located on the island, near passing boats, making the finish area feel connected to the river and port as much as to the race itself.

The JP Balki Event is a charity running race in Heeze, a village in North Brabant, starting on Boschlaan in the town center. Held in April, it includes timed races from short distances to a half marathon. Distances listed include 3 km, 7 km, 10 or 11 km, 14 km, and 21 km. The race honors Jean-Paul Balkestein, who passed away from cardiac arrest while jogging at 32. The event carries a personal local story alongside its sporting aspect. The routes follow roads and paths around Kasteel Heeze, extending into nature areas managed by Brabants Landschap and Staatsbosbeheer. Participants are asked to respect these reserves, avoiding damage or pollution on the course. The event supports the Amsterdam UMC Foundation, funding experimental medical research, and Stichting Hartekind, which finances research into childhood heart defects. This dual purpose allows participants to race a set distance, join in local remembrance, and support the charities connected to the event's cause.

Mescherbergloop

The Mescherbergloop is an annual running event in Eijsden, located in the southernmost part of Limburg, near the village of Mesch. Its routes traverse the Savelsbos and the rolling countryside surrounding Eijsden, offering race options from a Kidsrun up to a half marathon. The Maasrunners organize the event, which has been a fixture on the local running calendar for over 30 years. The course presents a varied terrain, not a flat road run: it incorporates hills, meadows, climbs, descents, and a well-known staircase path near Eijsden and Mesch. The primary 10 km race attracts more seasoned runners, while the 5 km provides a shorter option for those new to the event. A 16 km route extends through the Savelsbos and the hills around Eijsden and Mesch, and participants include both local and regional runners.

42. Winterserie des LSV Porz 2. Lauf

The Winterserie des LSV Porz 2. Lauf is the second race in LSV Porz’s winter running series in Köln-Porz. It begins in the morning and provides several straightforward, practical distances: 1 km for school students, 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km, plus a 5 km Nordic Walking and walking option. The event is approved by the German athletics federation and officially measured, allowing results to count for ranking lists. The route circles Gut Leidenhausen, with the meeting point at Haus des Waldes. The field is intended to accommodate a wide range, from beginners and walkers to experienced runners using the measured course for a serious effort. Series finishers receive a trophy or towel when they submit their series bib, while students in the 1 km race get an additional commemorative medal at the first winter run. Dogs are not permitted, and the event is listed as not barrier-free.

42. Winterserie des LSV Porz 3. Lauf

The third race of the LSV Porz winter series is a club-run race day in Köln-Porz, held at Portal Gut Leuk. LSV Porz e.V. organizes this event as part of its long-running Winterserie, offering categories for walkers, Nordic walkers, schoolchildren, and runners seeking distances from short youth races to longer road races. The program features a 5 km walk or Nordic walk, a 1 km U12 schoolchildren's run, 5 km and 10 km races, and a half-marathon distance included in the overall event schedule. Age restrictions apply, with the youngest race designated for children. The 5 km events are open from older school age upwards, and the 10 km begins for slightly older age groups. Participants who complete the series can exchange their series bib for a trophy or towel. Children participating in the 1 km race receive an additional commemorative medal at the initial winter run.

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About Half Marathon races in Aachen

Aachen Training Notes

Aachen hosts 31 Half Marathon races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Lousberg, Stadtpark, Kaiser-Friedrich-Park, Kurpark, Hangeweiher, and the forest edges when they want quick Z2 without fuss. Aachen makes direction almost irrelevant, because you usually hit forest or fields and feel out in nature fast. Lauf Doch Mit! meets Monday at 18:30 at Hangeweiher, and Run Free Lauftreff meets Monday at 18:45 at Königshügel. SLC Aachen uses Königshügel for intervals, and RUNS has Friday work at Waldstadion plus a Sunday Community Run at Parkplatz Siegel. Lousberglauf is the anchor event, and Alemannia Stadtparklauf, Aachener Silvesterlauf, Winterlauf Aachen, and Hahner Kitzenhauslauf fill the calendar.

Locals ride the Aachen Round circuit when they want a proper local loop, and the route covers 50 kilometers from the cathedral through rural Aachen and the old town. Vennbahnweg gives you long base miles, because the old railroad line runs 125 kilometers toward Luxembourg. RurUfer cycle path links Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and the Aachen - Jülich railroad line route gives 32 kilometers there and back. PTSV Aachen, RWTH Aachen University's Hochschulsport, and Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein sit in the wider club scene. Vaalserberg, High Fens, and the Eifel hold the climbs, and the going can get steep.

Spring and autumn are the best months here, because the air feels steady and the forests stay useful for both intervals and longer Z2. Summer brings warm days, and Freibad Hangeweiher opens from May 1 to September 15 for an easy post-run or post-ride reset. Aachen reaches 263 m at its high point, so even city loops can pick up little kicks before the bigger Eifel work starts. Winter stays mild, and locals keep running Lousberg, Stadtpark, and Hangeweiher while riders shift toward steadier base miles, cyclocross moods, and shorter loops when the light goes early.