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14. Brückenlauf

Ihlienworth · 74 km away

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Steinwiesenlauf

JUL 5

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41. Pönitzer Volkslauf

Pönitz · 71 km away

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Wiesenlauf - 22. Volks- und Straßenlauf

Klein Meckelsen · 46 km away

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20. Bokeler Windmühlenlauf

Bokel · 75 km away

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Bokeler Windmühlen-Lauf

Beverstedt · 79 km away

AUG 8

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Echemer Dorflauf

Echem · 43 km away

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Run5 Teamstaffel Hamburg (ehemals: MOPO Team-Staffellauf)

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Mulsumer Abendlauf

Kutenholz · 46 km away

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18. Buntekuhlauf

Lübeck · 57 km away

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Rosengartenlauf

Rosengarten · 30 km away

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37. Heideblütenlauf

Schneverdingen · 50 km away

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Altstadtlauf Buxtehude

Buxtehude · 22 km away

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Ahrensburg · 21 km away

SEP 11

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Hamburg Airport Abendlauf Norderstedt

Norderstedt · 18 km away

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37. Südseitenlauf

Brunsbüttel · 69 km away

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Brunsberglauf Buchholz

Buchholz in der Nordheide · 26 km away

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Muddy Angel Run Hamburg

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12. Scanafeld-Lauf

Schenefeld · 65 km away

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Future Run - Ausbildung in Bewegung

Buxtehude-Hedendorf · 26 km away

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Rotenburger City-Lauf

Rotenburg · 63 km away

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Sparkassen Küstenmarathon Otterndorf

Otterndorf · 78 km away

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24. Elmshorner Stadtlauf

Elmshorn · 32 km away

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25. Marner Kohltagelauf

Marne · 79 km away

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42. Schusterlauf

Preetz · 79 km away

Hamburg · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Hamburg

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Bramfelder Halbmarathon

The Bramfelder Halbmarathon begins at the Gropiusring sports facility in Bramfeld, Hamburg. Established in 1992, this autumn road race provides three distance options: a half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km. Starting at 10:00 AM, it typically attracts slightly over 300 participants, giving it a community feel rather than that of a large city event. The course encircles Bramfelder See, a lake situated in Hamburg's north-east. Its flat terrain is suitable for runners aiming for a fast personal best. This event is ideal for those seeking a swift autumn run across various distances. Timing is managed by race result, and registration is available via the organizer's website.

Volkswaldlauf Winsen-Borstel

The Volkswaldlauf Winsen-Borstel begins and ends at the Am Habichtshorst sports facility in Winsen/Borstel, a village in Lower Saxony. This local forest run is organized by MTV Borstel-Sangenstedt von 1910 e.V. and is part of the Sparkassen Heidjer Cup. The race typically takes place in October, offering distances from very short children’s runs to 5 km, 10 km, 11 km, Nordic Walking routes, and longer runs of approximately 20 km. The course features flat yet varied forest paths, alternating between soft woodland terrain and firmer asphalt. This design accommodates newer runners while providing regular club runners with sufficient variation underfoot to maintain focus. The event retains a friendly village-race atmosphere: bib numbers display each runner’s first name, awards include certificates and trophies, and larger groups can receive participation awards. Records and documents spanning many editions confirm this event is a long-standing fixture for runners in the Winsen and Lüneburg Heath region, not merely a single fun run.

LG Alsternord Herbstwaldlauf 2026

The LG Alsternord Herbstwaldlauf is a local autumn forest run in Norderstedt, Germany, situated north of Hamburg. Organized by LG Alsternord Hamburg e.V., it begins at 11:00 from the Rantzauer Forst-Thingplatz, offering participants a 5 km or 10 km run, with a cross-country option included. The event takes place in the Rantzauer Forst area, avoiding city streets, and also features walking and hiking, including a 5 km walk. Participant numbers are modest, typically between 101 and 300, giving it the feel of a club race rather than a large-scale event. Results are managed by race result, and the organizer provides access to public results, start lists, photos, reports, and historical rankings.

Westerwinkellauf Ascheberg-Herbern

The Westerwinkellauf begins in Herbern, a district of Ascheberg in North Rhine-Westphalia, filling a November afternoon with running and walking events. SV 1919 Herbern e. V. is the organizer, offering races from a 400 m Bambini run for children five and under up to a 10 km road race for all age groups. The shorter races feature a 1.3 km student run, a 2.8 km Schlosslauf, and 5 km options for runners and walkers. Separate starts are provided for children, youth runners, adults, and walkers, making the day resemble a local club gathering more than a single large race. The event has a long history, with a 37th edition noted, and RACE RESULT manages registration, start lists, results, and certificates.

47. Quickborn Run über 5 km und 10 km

The Quickborn Run is a November road race held in Quickborn, Schleswig-Holstein, offering 5 km and 10 km distances. It starts and finishes near the Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium on Ziegenweg, which also serves as the location for race administration and changing facilities. TuS Holstein Quickborn organizes the event, now in its 47th year. The courses consist of flat, circular loops primarily on asphalt roads, crossing Quickborn and bordering areas of Bönningstedt, Hasloh, Norderstedt, and Ellerau. The 5 km race is open to participants aged 12 and older, while the 10 km requires participants to be at least 14. Entry numbers are capped, particularly for the 5 km event. A distinctive feature for a smaller road race is the provision of childcare by the club for parents with young children.

Bramfelder Winterlauf-Serie

The Bramfelder Winterlauf-Serie is a Hamburg road-running series held at Sportanlage Gropiusring in Hamburg's 22309 district. Races commence at 09:30, offering distances of 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, or 20 km, suitable for both brief winter efforts and extended training runs. Organized by BMS Sportveranstaltungs and sportservice hamburg, it is part of the Hamburg winter running schedule. The event typically draws a mid-sized field of approximately 501 to 1,000 participants, with finisher numbers often in this range or higher. Having reached at least its 30th edition, the series is an established local event. Feedback indicates strong ratings for organization and the course, with the atmosphere rated less highly, suggesting a practical, well-managed race focused on runners completing their winter mileage.

Süderelbe Halbmarathon durch das Alte Land - Neugraben

The Süderelbe Halbmarathon through the Alte Land begins at the CU Arena in Hamburg-Neugraben and takes place in autumn. The primary event is a flat, fast 21.1 km half marathon. A 10 km, 5 km, and 1.2 km children’s and youth race are also part of the program. The course features two turning points, passing historic thatched-roof houses, open vistas, and fields where heath sheep graze. Hausbruch-Neugrabener Turnerschaft has organized this event since 1975, attracting several hundred participants in favorable conditions.

Advents-Cross der LG Nordheide in Winsen

Advents-Cross der LG Nordheide is a winter cross-country race in Winsen (Luhe), starting at Jahnplatz am Schützengehölz within the Schützengehölz area. LG Nordheide organizes the event, which includes categories for children, youth, open runners, and masters, with age groups ranging from M8/W8 to M95/W95. The races feature short cross-country distances instead of a single mass-start course: U10 runners cover 1400m, U12 runners 2000m, U14 and U16 runners 3000m, women from U18 upwards 4000m, men from U18 upwards 5000m, and the mixed long race is 9000m. The course runs between Jahnplatz and the Stadthallen parking lot. This is the event's 50th edition, offering prizes for individual winners and the fastest three-person teams, with donations from Sparkasse Harburg-Buxtehude. Late registration is available on-site.

Bramfelder Winterlaufserie, 2. Lauf

The Bramfelder Winterlaufserie, 2. Lauf is a winter road race in Hamburg, Germany, held at the Sportanlage Gropiusring in Bramfeld. It begins at 09:30 and is part of the Winterlaufserie Hamburg, offering participants a choice of 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, or 20 km distances. The event typically draws a mid-sized field of 500 to 1,000 runners. Bramfelder Sport-Verein e.V. is the club associated with the event, and BMS Sportveranstaltungs GbR manages the organizational aspects. Race results, start lists, photos, and reports are made available, presenting it as a standard local race day rather than solely an informal winter training run.

Nikolauslauf des Ahrensburger TSV

Every finisher at the Nikolauslauf des Ahrensburger TSV receives a chocolate Santa Claus, aligning with the race’s early-December timing and St Nicholas theme. This is a modest cross-country running event in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, organized by Ahrensburger TSV within the Hagen forest area, near Wald Hagen and Hagener Allee. The schedule includes several short distances, ranging from approximately 1.1 km for younger participants to just under 8 km for adults and older runners. The courses traverse Hagen’s forest paths instead of a city-centre circuit, giving the event the character of a local winter forest race rather than a large urban event. Categories are available for children, youth runners, active adults, and masters, with participation typically in the low hundreds, occasionally exceeding 300 entries. The race boasts a long club tradition, with editions already in the high fifties, and maintains a straightforward organization: results, start lists, photos, and certificates are managed online, and an on-site award ceremony is not held.

St. Pauli X-Mass Run

The St. Pauli X-Mass Run takes place in Hamburg's St. Pauli district on the second Advent weekend. This fun run sees many participants dressed as Father Christmases, Christmas mothers, angels, reindeer, and other seasonal figures. The route passes through St. Pauli, including a section of the Millerntor Stadium, a loop around the Heiligengeistfeld, and a stretch through Planten un Blomen. The course offers a distinct Hamburg atmosphere, combining a football ground, fairground, city park, and festive costumes within a single winter run.

Silvesterlauf Drochtersen

Silvesterlauf Drochtersen is a New Year's Eve running event held at Kehdinger Stadion in Drochtersen, Lower Saxony, near the Elbe. Organized by TV Germania Drochtersen, it is a local sports club race featuring timed 10 km and 5 km runs, a 1,000 m student run, Nordic walking, hiking, and a short inclusion run without timing or age limits. The event began in 1974, and recent editions have drawn over 500 participants, marking it as a community race. The traditional route begins at Kehdinger Stadion, heads toward Krautsand, follows the Elbe, and concludes back at the stadium. Participants navigate a course combining paved roads and walking paths. Police, firefighters, the DLG, and the German Red Cross assist with road crossings and safety. The 5 km race follows an out-and-back format, while the 10 km is the primary event for adults and youth. The program also accommodates children, walkers, hikers, and first-time participants.

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Hamburg Training Notes

Hamburg hosts 40 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

You can check in 4 km without making a big plan. The Stadtpark, Planten un Blomen, Alsterpark, Jenischpark, and Friedhof Ohlsdorf handle easy Z2, short intervals, and quiet base miles. The Grüner Ring gives the long-run crowd about 100 km around the inner city, and the course can begin very quiet and peaceful. Tide Runners and Hamburg Running Meetup Group keep the social side moving. Haspa Marathon Hamburg is the anchor event, with 10K Hamburg Elbe / Kaltehofe, Das Zehntel, Blankeneser Heldenlauf, and Köhlbrandbrückenlauf filling the calendar.

Locals ride the Elbe bike route when they want the city to open up without overthinking the route. Rathausmarkt starts twelve of the fourteen Veloroutes, and Hamburg’s Veloroutes cover 280 kilometres, so base miles are easy to stitch together. RUNDEDREHEN CYCLINGCLUB keeps the week lively with Cappuccino Feierabendrunde, Gravel Gang, Nightride Hamburg City, Montag West Fast, Dienstagstraining, Lunchride, and Mittwochstraining ab Harburg. The nine cycle routes Plus point you out toward the region when a gran fondo mood hits. Waseberg at Blankenese gives you 700 meters with 87 height meters and up to 16% gradient, and Harburger Berge, Fischbeker Heide, and Hasselbrack bring the proper sting.

June, July, and August are Hamburg’s best training months, because the city feels warm, open, and easy to stack with doubles. Summer puts runners around the Alster early, sends cyclists along the Elbe after work, and makes sunny Sunday pacing around busy water sections a jump and jump game. The city centre still works for intervals, but locals push longer Z2 toward Stadtpark, Grüner Ring, Veloroute 14, and the western edge when daylight is generous. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports, with December, January, and February feeling colder and recent snowfall usually showing up only a few days per year.