10K races near Griesheim

The Maxdorfer Gemüselauf is a long-running local road race in Maxdorf, a town west of Heidelberg. It takes place in early October and offers two standard distances: 10 km and 5 km. The race is part of the Engelhorn Brooks Laufcup, attracting runners collecting points in the regional series and individuals seeking a shorter autumn race. The name translates to “vegetable run,” a local-flavored title that gives the event more character than a typical town race listing.

The Hugo-Wenninger-Lauf Großauheim is a road running event in Hanau, Hessen, Germany, centered in the Großauheim district and the Spitzenweg area. It begins at 09:30 from the sports hall, offering several short-to-middle distances: 10.3 km, 5 km, 1 km, 0.8 km, 0.3 km, and 0.1 km. The program features a 5-kilometer race alongside children’s and youth races, catering to local runners and families as well as adults seeking a longer run. TS Großauheim Laufbewerbe organizes the event, which was first held in 1971. Online registration is available through the organizer, who also publishes start lists, participant lists, rankings, photos, and reports. Specific route details beyond the sports-hall start and road-race format are limited, and the listing indicates no further edition is currently confirmed.

Stadtlauf Bürstadt begins and ends at Wilhelminenstraße 1 in Bürstadt, Hessen. Runners gather during the Bürstädter Kerwe, not for a separate race day. VfR 1910 Bürstadt e.V. organizes this local road-running event, which began in 2001. The race offers 10 km, 5 km, 2.5 km, walking, children’s races, and a 4 x 2.5 km relay. The main start is at 11:00 AM, and the event typically sees between 501 and 1,000 participants. The course is flat and fast, featuring short laps. The 2.5 km race is one lap, the 5 km run and walk are two laps, and the 10 km race is four laps, though a team can split it as a relay. Children have their own 400 m Bambini run, with free entry and a free shirt for the youngest participants; one year, 91 children ran this race. All finishers get a functional shirt, and the top three in each category receive prize money. The day concludes after the awards with food, drinks, and live music, continuing the Kerwe atmosphere.

Braunbecks Bremserlauf, organized by TSV Zornheim, is a local running event in Zornheim. It begins at Herberts Kulturscheune and is a road and community running day, distinct from stadium races. The event is included in the Wingertscup series in the Mainz region. It offers categories for children, school-age runners, youth, active adults, masters, hill running, road running, and fun runners. Facilities including changing rooms and showers are available at Hans-Steib-Halle on Zum Neuen Sportplatz. On-site registration is possible for a small additional charge.

The Maudacher Kerwelauf is a local street running event in Ludwigshafen, Rheinland-Pfalz, starting and finishing at the Kerweplatz in Maudach. The main race covers 10 km, and the program also offers a 7.5 km walking or Nordic walking event, plus a children’s and school run. The day is designed for regular runners, walkers, and families, not exclusively for fast racers. The route departs the Kerweplatz, passes through side streets, and then covers approximately 9 km within the Maudacher Bruch, the expansive green area bordering the district. Wald- und Wiesenfreunde 2010 e.V. organizes the event. Walking begins before the main run, the children’s race follows, and awards are presented early in the afternoon. The listing indicates no further editions are currently known, so interested individuals should consult the organizer or timing pages before making plans.

Franklin Meilenlauf is a running event in Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, featuring a half marathon and a 6-mile race. Held in October, the distances range from approximately 10 to 21 kilometers, suitable for runners seeking a challenge beyond a short city run but not yet ready for a full marathon. The course winds through Mannheim's northern green spaces and across its redevelopment zones, offering a distinct local character instead of a standard road loop. The event has a history of multiple editions, with past results available, and the organizer maintains registration information on the Franklin Meilenlauf website.

The Bad Homburger Kurparklauf begins next to the casino in Bad Homburg's Kurpark, the spa park located in the center of this Hessen town. This is a yearly road race offering two straightforward choices: 5 kilometers or 10 kilometers. It serves as a local event for runners seeking a manageable park-based race instead of a large city marathon. The series originated in 1994 and is managed by the Sportbüro of the City of Bad Homburg. Typically, a few hundred runners participate, with event listings indicating its size ranges from 301 to 500 participants. One recent edition recorded 234 finishers. Registration is necessary via the organizer's website. Race result manages the timing, and runners can retrieve certificates post-race.

The Herbstlauf der DJK Feudenheim is a local running event in Mannheim-Feudenheim, Germany, starting and finishing at the DJK Feudenheim grounds on An der Anlage. It features a flat 10k course, a 3.5k race open to all, and a 1.2k race for children and youth. Electronic timing is provided, with results available online post-race. The event includes a main run, general run, inclusion run, student run, and Bambini run, catering to club runners, casual runners, families, and younger children. DJK Feudenheim also offers a beginner-friendly preparation course, “von 0 auf Herbstlauf.” The event is part of the engelhorn Brooks Laufcup series.

The DJK Feudenheim Herbstlauf is an October running event organized by the DJK Feudenheim triathlon and Herbstlauf department. Now in its 35th edition, the club opens advance registration in early summer via its timing partner. Runners can secure cheaper entry by signing up before the final deadline. The event is designed for more than just experienced racers. DJK Feudenheim also offers a preparation course, “von 0 auf Herbstlauf,” for individuals starting with no running base and aiming for race day. The program includes categories for students (Schüler) and inclusive runners (Inklusionslauf), with medals awarded to younger participants and those in the inclusion race.

The Spannrit Volks- und Straßenlauf TSG Kleinostheim is a local road running event in Kleinostheim, Germany, held at the Maingauhalle on Ludwigstraße. TSG Kleinostheim organizes the event, which features adult 5 km and 10 km races alongside children’s and youth races. The 5 km race is open to participants aged 14 to 99, and the 10 km race is open to participants aged 16 and older. The adult course is flat and out-and-back, with all races finishing at the Maingauhalle. This event is in its 15th edition and is listed on the German athletics calendar, indicating its place within organized club racing rather than being an informal fun run. The shortest youth distance is 750 m, offering families and younger runners a participation option on the same day as the main road races.

The Goldbacher Winter Crosslaufserie is a nine-race winter cross-country series held in Goldbach, Bavaria, with each race commencing on a Sunday. Established in 1983, it is organized by TV Goldbach Laufbewerbe. The series offers cross-country running and Nordic walking, including a 10 km distance. Participants begin near the Edelweisskapelle in Goldbach, proceeding into the forest. This format makes it a winter trail-style series, distinct from a city road event. The organizer publishes registration details, start lists, participant lists, rankings, results, photos, and reports online. While reviews are few, existing ratings indicate competent organization, a pleasant atmosphere, and an appealing course, with participants finding it offers good value.

The Hugenottenlauf takes place in Neu-Isenburg on the third Sunday of September, an annual event since 1977. It is the largest running event in its district, offering distances from a children's run to a half marathon, accommodating participants of all levels. The start and finish are at the Sportpark, with routes crossing city streets and forest paths surrounding Neu-Isenburg. Many runners participate, some using it as preparation for the Frankfurt Marathon in late October. Its long history establishes it as a traditional local running fixture in the region.