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Half Marathon races near Bonn
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Bonn
JUL 1
25JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
16. Freundschaftslauf Hasborn
Hasborn · 77 km away
AUG 9
8AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
15. Brohlbachtal-Lauf mit Halbmarathon und Walking
Gamlen · 56 km away
15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Hambacher Volks- und Strassenlauf
Niederzier · 48 km away
15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
37. Hambacher Volkslauf
Niederzier-Hambach · 50 km away
15AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
WoKiMen
Altenkirchen · 39 km away
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22AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Maare Mosel Lauf
Gillenfeld · 69 km away
29AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
28. Maare Mosel Lauf
Gillenfeld · 69 km away
29AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Maare-Mosel-Lauf
Daun · 63 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Wallmeroder Bahnhofslauf
Wallmerod · 66 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
26. Kölner Halbmarathon- Die Generalprobe
Köln · 25 km away
SEP 10
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Volkslauf Rund um Weitersburg
Westerburg · 65 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Buchholzer Bahndamlauf
Buchholz (Westerwald) · 21 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
34. Wallmeroder Bahnhofslauf/ 34. Nat. Straßenlauf
Wallmerod · 66 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Lauf mal wieder mit in Schmidt
Schmidt · 50 km away
11SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
SportScheck Night RUN Köln
Cologne · 25 km away
12SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
34. VL Rund um Weitersburg und 19. Weitersburg Halbmarathon
Weitersburg · 50 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
P-Weg Marathon
Plettenberg · 76 km away
13SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
44. Brückenlauf Halbmarathon Köln des ASV Köln
Köln · 25 km away
20SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
36. Lauf Rund um den Fühlinger See
KÖLN · 25 km away
26SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Harres-Trail Gemünden
Gemünden · 67 km away
Bonn · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Bonn
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.
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.
40. Hachenburger Löwenlauf
The Hachenburger Löwenlauf takes place in Hachenburg, Germany, each October. The event offers multiple distances: a marathon, half marathon, 10.5 km, 6.3 km, a 6.3 km team run, and a Bambini race for children.
The event emphasizes community running over a single main race. It holds a long local tradition, and since 1989, its proceeds have supported social projects, including recent donations to children's homes and a village clinic in South India. The Löwenlauf is listed in the laufen.de race calendar and is registered with the German Athletics Association, connecting it to Germany's organized road-running system.
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.
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Eulenkopflauf
Eulenkopflauf is a December road race in Wuppertal, Germany, with half marathon and marathon options for adult runners. The races start in the morning, and the shared finish is at Freibad SV Wuppertal-Neuenhof 1930 e.V.
The route follows the Eulenkopfweg on a rolling course rather than a flat city loop. Listings put the longer race at about marathon distance, with one source giving 42.6 km and more than 700 metres of climbing and descending, while the shorter race is just over 21 km.
CVJM Silvesterlauf an der Obernau
The CVJM Silvesterlauf an der Obernau is a New Year's Eve running event held in Netphen, Germany, centered around the Obernautalsperre reservoir. CVJM Siegen organizes the event, which features a half marathon, a 10 km race, and a 3 km option. Some sources also list 5 km, student, and walking categories. The 10 km race begins late morning, with shorter races starting earlier, positioning it as a year-end club event rather than an all-day festival.
The event is also known as “Rund um die Obernau,” reflecting its straightforward concept: participants meet at the reservoir and run in the Obernau area before the year concludes. The participants include students in a dedicated race, 10 km road runners, half marathon competitors, and walkers. The event is typically scheduled for New Year's Eve, but it is moved to the preceding day if New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday. Winter conditions are a factor; the race has been canceled previously due to icy conditions making the course unsafe.
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.
20. GVG-Donatuslauf
The GVG-Donatuslauf is a March road race in Erftstadt-Liblar, subtitled in German “Rund um den Donatussee,” translating to “around Donatussee.” LG Donatus Erfstadt e.V. organizes the event, which offers a 400 m Bambini race for very young children and a 21.1 km half marathon for older participants.
The race program caters to a local club audience with various categories: U12 girls and boys compete in 1,200 m races, U16 runners also have a 1,200 m race, and adults and older teens can select the 10 km main race or the half marathon. Additionally, a 5.5 km family run is available. Nordic walkers can participate in a separate 5.5 km event. This setup unites children, families, runners targeting standard road distances, and walkers for a day centered around Donatussee.
54. Internationaler Eschweiler Volkslauf
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About Half Marathon races in Bonn
Bonn Base Miles
Bonn 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 the Rhine first. The route runs 2 km south to Rheinau Park on a flat line. The pedestrian trail stays quiet and scenic the whole way. The waterside path fills with runners, bikers and strollers near Rheinauen. Rheinau Park gives you the lake, Japanischen Garten, and that more natural side that feels like woods. Community Run Laufladen Bonn meets on Wednesdays at 19:00. Parkrun Rheinaue meets on Saturdays at 09:00. Selfcare Runclub and SocialRunBonn cover the social miles. Bonn-Marathon, Kottenforst 10er, Bonner Nachtlauf, #ZeroHungerRun Bonn, and Bonner Silvesterlauf keep the calendar honest.
Locals ride Bonn like a small gravel hub with a big Rhine engine. The city gives almost 300 kilometers of cycle paths, so Z2 can stay easy along the river. Riders use Baroque in and around Bonn, Bundesviertel and Bad Godesberg, Rheindorfer Runde, Path of Democracy, Museum Route, and the Cycle route of sustainability for steady days. Bonner Gravel Club and Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club Bonn/Rhein-Sieg make the group ride scene simple. Kottenforst has wide forest paths for riding. Siebengebirge brings short, steep climbs, technical forest paths, and fast descents. Voreifel adds long gravel sections and open views. Campus Cycling Circuit, Ride To The Hills Gravel-Ride, and Bonn-Triathlon sit as anchor events.
May and June feel like the cleanest block for both sports because Bonn’s city cycling season runs from May 29 to June 18, 2026. Summer puts runners on the Rhine early and keeps cyclists chasing base miles toward Bad Godesberg, Beuel, Mehlem, Kottenforst, and the Ahrtal. Bonn sits in one of Germany’s warmest regions, so Z2 and intervals need some timing when the day heats up. Winter moves runners toward Bonner Nikolauslauf, Bonner Silvesterlauf, and Winterlaufserie Alfter. Cyclists keep the rhythm on the flatter Rhine paths or take cyclocross energy into Kottenforst when the forest paths suit it.