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Schkeuditzer Auenwaldlauf

Schkeuditz · 79 km away

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10. Hochkippenlauf

Profen · 59 km away

JUL 1

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14. Freiberger Bürgerfestlauf

Freiberg · 31 km away

AUG 7

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NN Night Run Most

Most · 62 km away

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13. Schwarzenberger Edelweißlauf

Schwarzenberg · 34 km away

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Sommer-Berglandlauf Muldenhammer

Hammerbrücke · 57 km away

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Wurzener Ringelnatzlauf

Wurzen · 61 km away

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Triptiser Stadtwaldlauf

Triptis · 75 km away

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Chodovská vlečka

Chodov · 67 km away

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Tharandter-Wald-Lauf

Hartha · 30 km away

SEP 11

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Gera · 59 km away

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43. Freiberger Herbstlauf

Freiberg · 31 km away

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Trmická desítka za Přemyslem Oráčem

Trmice · 79 km away

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Döbelner Halbmarathon

Döbeln · 35 km away

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QDH - Lauf Quer durch die Dresdner Heide

Dresden · 62 km away

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MIBRAG-Halbmarathon Profen

Profen · 59 km away

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Center Run Großpösna Park

Großpösna · 57 km away

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Naunhofer Seenlauf

Naunhof · 55 km away

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Pöhl · 61 km away

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Pfaffenberglauf

Hohenstein-Ernstthal · 15 km away

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Oberholzer Volkssportlauf

Großpösna · 56 km away

Chemnitz · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Chemnitz

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Spořická šestka

Spořická šestka, held in early October in Spořice, centers on a 6 km road race. The event caters to more than just runners aiming for the main six-kilometer race; it also features a long-distance walk, team relays, an iLegal run, and children's races. The primary event is a six-kilometer road race. The broader Spořická šestka program accommodates walkers, relay teams, families, and younger participants with dedicated slots. Běžecký klub Spořice and the Municipality of Spořice are the organizers, providing online registration, race details, participant lists, on-site registration, adequate facilities, and a relaxed local atmosphere.

Elbtal-Weinlauf Meißen

The Elbtal-Weinlauf Meißen begins in Coswig, Saxony, at Hafenstraße 51, with participants starting at 10:00 AM. This October event in the Elbe Valley offers several distances: 30 km, 17 km, 12 km, and a 10 km road run. The event welcomes not just runners but also joggers, walkers, Nordic walkers, and hikers, positioning it as a countryside movement day rather than solely a road-racing event. The courses traverse the wine region surrounding Meißen, featuring paths through vineyards, sections alongside the Elbe River, and routes past winegrowers' properties. The organizer characterizes it as a run focused on enjoyment and the landscape, with numerous aid stations enhancing the relaxed wine-region atmosphere. A local vineyard has hosted participants since 2008, directly connecting the event to the area's wine heritage. Results, participant lists, photographs, and event summaries are made available, with one review highlighting the organization, atmosphere, course attractiveness, and value.

Rennsteig-Herbstlauf

The Rennsteig-Herbstlauf is an autumn running event held in Oberhof, Germany, featuring muddy forest paths and terrain more challenging than typical road races. The main event is a 20-kilometer cross-country run utilizing sections of the Rennsteiglauf marathon course. The event also offers a 33-kilometer trail race and a 10-kilometer option suitable for less experienced runners. The longer trail deviates from the primary ridge path, incorporating significant elevation changes. The 10-kilometer route has previously circled Masserberg. Conditions are a notable factor; one past edition featured temperatures between five and seven degrees Celsius, accompanied by wind, heavy rain, and saturated trails. This led to the race once being characterized as "definitely not for wimps." The event has been held 35 times, attracts several hundred participants, and is promoted as Europe's largest cross-country run. It is also included in the Golden Trail National Series.

Großenhainer Röderlauf

The Großenhainer Röderlauf is a local park race held in Großenhain, Saxony. Runners gather in Stadtpark Großenhain starting with the morning warm-up. This event is part of the Meißner-Sparkassen-Cup. One recorded edition had 153 participants, establishing it as a fixture in the regional running schedule, distinct from large-city road races. The results indicate a 2.1 km course within the city park, with a notable focus on younger age categories like U10 and U12. Clubs from Großenhain, Scharfenberg, Röderau, Gröditz, Lomnitz, Dresden, and the Coswig-Meißen region are represented in the results, contributing to the race's distinct local-club atmosphere. The leading young runners include Julius Berger, Leonie Jurke, Penelope Scharfe, and Ole Mietzsch, who are competing for cup standings.

Marathon de Dresde

The Marathon de Dresde is a road race held in Dresden, Saxony, on a Sunday in late October. The event offers various distances, from short city runs to 10 km, a half marathon, and a full marathon, alongside relay options and children’s and junior races. This variety caters to families, casual runners, club members, and dedicated marathoners. The course follows Dresden’s city streets, passing significant sites such as the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger, and the Semperoper. The route includes some elevation changes, with the marathon featuring 139 metres of gain and the half marathon 113 metres. The event is designed around the city’s historic monuments, highlighting Dresden’s cultural heritage rather than an out-of-town course.

Köstritzer Parklauf

Köstritzer Parklauf is a cross-country race held in late October in Bad Köstritz, Germany. It takes place in and around Köstritzer Park, away from the standard track. The event includes short races for children and youth, alongside longer distances for adults and masters, ranging from 500 m up to a 12 km main race. The park setting defines the event. Runners begin in the park, passing dahlias still in bloom during autumn. The race attracts numerous local and regional clubs, particularly from Thuringia, with participants also coming from Saxony and Bavaria. The main race has hosted strong regional competitors like Sebastian Seyfarth of Gera and Katrin Oelmann of Bürgel. This event marks its 27th edition.

Stadtmeisterschaft Cross Leipzig

The Stadtmeisterschaft Cross Leipzig is a cross-country race held in November at Stadion des Friedens on Max-Liebermann-Straße in Leipzig. It is included in the Stadtrangliste Leipzig, contributing to the city's running standings rather than being a standalone event. The race options are 10 km, 7 km, and 3 km, with events for children and youth alongside adult races. The race is organized by Leipzig athletics clubs, with SG Motor Gohlis-Nord Leipzig having a strong connection to the event, and the Leipziger Leichtathletik Verband listed as an organizer in previous years. Participants include children, youth runners, active adults, and masters, making it a local championship for all age groups. This race occurs late in the Stadtrangliste season, preceding the Auewaldlauf, which is the final scoring race. The series connects to Leipzig’s Läuferball tradition. One past edition was canceled, but the event has otherwise been held consistently in its November cross-country slot.

Běh kolem Doubravky

Běh kolem Doubravky is a cross-country race held on a Sunday in November, starting and finishing at Panoráma above Teplice. Participants run in the wooded area around Doubravka hill, with some asphalt sections, meaning it's not exclusively a forest trail. The event offers various distances for different age groups: the youngest children compete in a 100-meter run, women race 1500 meters, the main men’s race covers 4200 meters, and the longest distance is 10,000 meters. The race is among the older Czech cross-country events, established by Ladislav Kořán, who won the first three editions. Its past winners include notable Czech runners like Milan Švajgr, Petr Helmich, and Stanislav Hoffman. Vladimír Pospíšil has been a dominant figure in recent years, with Jiří Miler once interrupting his streak. TJ Hvězda Trnovany and Dům dětí a mládeže in Teplice jointly organize the race, featuring 26 categories that gather children, youth, juniors, adults, and veterans on the same morning.

Leipziger Auewaldlauf

The Leipziger Auewaldlauf begins at the LVB-Sportanlage on Neue Linie in Connewitzer Holz, leading runners into Leipzig’s southern Auewald. This understated November running event offers 20 km, 10 km, 5 km, and 2 km distances, catering to long-distance runners, club racers, casual participants, and children. The race has taken place annually since 1979 and is organized by the running group of SG Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe. The 10 km course is a full loop, and the 5 km course is a shorter loop; both are flat. The event is included in the Stadtrangliste Leipzig, providing local runners with an incentive to compete beyond a single performance. Participant numbers typically range from 301 to 500. The event's logistics are straightforward: public transport provides access, registration can be completed online or in person, a refreshment station is located at the finish, and results, photos, and printable certificates are available post-race.

SHC – StoneBreakTrail

SHC – StoneBreakTrail offers a range of distances instead of a single main event. The youngest children compete in an 800-meter race, children aged 8 to 12 run 2.4 kilometers, and older runners can select from 5K, 10K, or a 21K half marathon. The children’s races commence at approximately 10:00 AM, with the longer distances starting afterward. The course winds through rolling hills, dense forest, and open fields, providing an off-road, nature-focused experience distinct from a flat city road race. The 5K is suitable for beginners and walkers, the 10K allows faster runners to increase their pace, and the half marathon presents the primary challenge for seasoned trail runners. The event is designed for individuals who enjoy physical activity, accommodating both first-time participants and regular trail racers.

33. Nikolauslauf

The Cologne Nikolauslauf is a running event held before Christmas in Germany, centered on St Nicholas Day. Organizers jokingly advise participants to clean their shoes, as Nikolaus is said to be watching. This event is designed for mass participation, not just club members; a recent edition saw over 4,750 runners, and the upcoming event will be the 29th. The schedule features a Toprun, Kidsrun, and Funrun, catering to competitive runners, children, and those seeking a relaxed, festive run. While a detailed route is not provided, the event's character is evident: it incorporates Santa Claus imagery, a sporty Advent atmosphere, enthusiastic local runners, and a crowd size that establishes the Nikolauslauf as a genuine Cologne running tradition.

Dohnaer Adventslauf

The Dohnaer Adventslauf is a December running event in Dohna, Saxony, part of the Dohnaer Sportpokal and organized by MSV Meusegast with the city of Dohna. It features several distances: a mini-run of about 100 meters for children aged 3 to 6, a 1.4 km children’s race, a 4.8 km race for youth and older age groups, and a 9.6 km race for adults up to the older masters categories. Starts begin in the early afternoon, with awards following soon after for course winners and age-group winners. The current start and finish are at Gut Gamig, though earlier editions used the Dohna market square. The 9.6 km race consists of two laps, the 4.8 km route is a loop with about 100 meters of climbing, and walkers have their own classification. The event also includes the Saxon Inclusion Run, held on a 400-meter circuit for 30 minutes without ranking, allowing participation without competitive results. Overall and age-group podiums recognize the top three finishers. The setup is practical and small-town, with low entry fees, late registration on race day, and nearby changing rooms and showers in the Dohna gymnasium.

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About 10K races in Chemnitz

Chemnitz Training Notes

Chemnitz hosts 39 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals keep running simple in Chemnitz. Schloßteich gives easy laps when you want rhythm without thinking. Stadtpark gives cleaner Z2 miles and links well into longer city runs. The city centre gets loud for race day. U - Discover RUNC meets on Mondays from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for young runners and cyclists. Athletic Sonnenberg coaches keep that group moving. The Sparkassenmarathon Chemnitz anchors the road calendar. The Viertelmarathon starts from the Marktplatz and goes towards Schloßchemnitz. 1 kilometers through Stadtpark, Schloßteich, Karl-Marx-Kopf and the Opera. The REWE Chemnitzer Nachtlauf has proper city energy.

Locals ride from Chemnitz when they want base miles with hills close by. APEX Chemnitz runs a 160 km gran fondo loop through Saxony with roughly 2,100 meters of climbing before finishing back in Chemnitz. The Sachsenring Grand Prix track adds a sharper day out when legs want crit-style focus. U - Discover RUNC has programs for younger riders. The climbs sit south in the Ore Mountains and north in the Central Saxon Hill Country. Adelsberg gives short punchy work. Fichtelberg gives the bigger mountain feel. The post-ride pizza and drinks at APEX sound about right.

Summer suits Chemnitz when you want full weeks of running, riding, intervals and steady Z2. The oceanic climate puts about twice as much precipitation into summer as winter, so locals keep plans flexible and still train. Schloßteich and Stadtpark stay useful for weekday runs. Stausee Oberrabenstein gives another race-day target with the Getränkewelt Stauseelauf Chemnitz Oberrabenstein. Riders push longer loops while daylight helps. Winter changes the rhythm rather than the ambition. The Chemnitzer Silvesterlauf keeps runners honest late in the year. Cyclocross brains will like the colder, messier edge around Adelsberg-style terrain.