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AOK-Firmenlauf Bochum

Witten · 43 km away

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21. Drevenacker Volksbank Abendlauf

Hünxe-Drevenack · 74 km away

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Bobbahn-Run Winterberg

Winterberg · 74 km away

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Altenbeken · 78 km away

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LaminatDEPOT-Lauf Velbert

Velbert · 66 km away

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InSchildesche-Lauf

Bielefeld · 62 km away

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18. ZfS-Münster City Run

Münster · 34 km away

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Gütersloh läuft

Gütersloh · 46 km away

JUL 5

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Hilchenbach · 79 km away

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HTV-Sparda Rheinuferlauf

Duisbourg · 78 km away

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33. Fun-Lauf "Durch den Wewerschen Wald"

Paderborn · 65 km away

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31. HTV-SPARDA-Rheinuferlauf, 46. Int. Volkslauf mit HM

Duisburg · 78 km away

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Rieslinglauf und Rheingauer Halbmarathon Oestrich-Winkel

Oestrich · 34 km away

AUG 16

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Blaulichtlauf Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen · 53 km away

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Volksbank-Baumberge-Abendlauf Laer-Holthausen

Laer · 52 km away

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Dülmener Wasserlauf

Dülmen · 41 km away

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11. Dülmener Wasserlauf mit 5 km Walking

Dülmen · 41 km away

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33. Detmolder Residenzlauf

Detmold · 78 km away

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Rund um die Aabachtalsperre Wöhler-Lauf

Bad Wünnenberg · 64 km away

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21. Gladbecker Sparkassenlauf

Gladbeck · 65 km away

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Duisburg Targobank Run

Duisburg · 78 km away

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9. Sparkassen-Abendlauf

Recklinghausen · 44 km away

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28.RWW-Ruhrauenlauf

Mülheim-Saarn · 72 km away

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Warendorfer Emssee-Volkslauf

Warendorf · 32 km away

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20. Salzbergener Raffinerielauf

Salzbergen · 78 km away

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Ruhrauenlauf Mühlheim

Mülheim an der Ruhr · 71 km away

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Stadtwerke Halbmarathon Bochum

Bochum · 47 km away

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Do it fast - Dortmund

Dortmund · 31 km away

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Dortmund Hörde · 31 km away

SEP 11

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AOK-Firmenlauf Hamm

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19. Höinger Heidelauf

Ense-Höingen · 24 km away

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Bismarckturmlauf Herford

herford · 79 km away

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Lembecker Lauf Rund um den Galgenberg

Dorsten · 59 km away

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Eignerbachlauf Tönisheide

Velbert · 66 km away

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Firmenlauf Remscheid

Remscheid · 71 km away

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Charity Walk & Run Dortmund

Dortmund · 31 km away

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Möhnesee Pokallauf

Günne · 26 km away

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Welterbelauf Zollverein Essen-Stoppenberg

Essen · 61 km away

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4. KlosterLauf Wiedenbrück

Rheda-Wiedenbrück · 38 km away

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21. Hattinger Hüttenlauf

Hattingen · 54 km away

Hamm · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Hamm

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

The 12th Citylauf Verl had nearly 2,400 finishers. New personal bests were set at the front, including an athlete who improved her 10km time again. This strong turnout highlights its appeal for competitive runners.

Volks- und Feuerwehrlauf Rhede

The Volks- und Feuerwehrlauf Rhede, organized by the fire brigade, takes place in Rhede, North Rhine-Westphalia, every October since 2016. The event caters to a broad range of participants, not exclusively competitive runners. Adults and older teenagers can select between a 5 km or a 10 km road race, and younger children have their own shorter races. The race offerings include a 1.25 km mini run, a 2.5 km children’s race, a 5 km Jedermann-Lauf, and the 10 km Volkslauf. The Rhede volunteer fire brigade and the city fire brigade association organize the event. Online registration is available, and start lists, results, photos, and reports are published post-event.

Auto Mattern Wälle-Lauf

Samba drums in Herford’s city center and loud music in the Ludwig-Jahn-Stadion give the Auto Mattern Wälle-Lauf a distinct race-day atmosphere compared to a typical local road run. This running event takes place in Herford, Germany, on a Sunday in late October, featuring a 10 km road race, a 6.8 km company run, and shorter races for children and students. The stadium serves as the start point, with the main 10 km field and company runners scheduled for midday, following the youth races. Annually, nearly 1,500 athletes participate, cheered on by thousands of spectators along the course. Runners travel from Herford, the broader Ostwestfalen-Lippe area, and throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. Polizei SV and RC Endspurt Herford established and continue to develop the event, with support from local partners like Auto Mattern, Techniker Krankenkasse, and Volksbank.

Kreis Waldlaufmeisterschaften Bochum

The Kreis Waldlaufmeisterschaften Bochum is a cross-country running event held in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, beginning at Weitmarer Holz. Typically scheduled for October, it starts in the early afternoon around 13:15. The event features a range of race distances: 9.7 km, 4.8 km, 2.5 km, 1.6 km, and 1.3 km. The championship caters to local forest running, with shorter distances suitable for younger participants, club members, and adults seeking a cross-country race without a significant distance commitment. Registration is available via the organizer's website, which also hosts start lists, results, photos, and reports. Limited reviews suggest a modest event, with one participant rating the atmosphere above the course's appeal, indicating a local race-day feel might be prioritized over a spectacular route.

27. Crosslauf durch das Backumer Tal

Crosslauf durch das Backumer Tal is a running event in Herten-Disteln, with all races finishing at the Sportanlage on Fritz-Erler-Str. 2a in Herten. The program includes a 2.8k relay plus adult races over 4.7k and 6.6k, with separate races for children and youth. The adult courses are flat, so the 4.7k and 6.6k options suit runners who want a short cross-country-style race without a hilly profile. The mix of relay, adult, children’s, and youth races makes it more of a local club-style race day than a single-distance event.

43. Styrumer Straßenlauf "Rund um die Neustadtstraße"

The Styrumer Straßenlauf “Rund um die Neustadtstraße” is a German road race centered on Neustadtstraße in Styrum. The event lists distances from 5 km to 100 km, with additional options of 7.5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, 25 km, a half marathon, and 50 km. It is listed in the laufen.de Laufkalender, allowing runners to find events by distance and select races on officially measured courses that contribute to German athletics best lists. Races in this calendar partner with laufen.de or are registered via the German Athletics Association system, which has overseen road running since 1963, providing rules, timing, and safety standards.

13. Gütersloher DJK Halbmarathon

The Gütersloh Half Marathon takes place in November in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, organized by DJK Gütersloh. The event features a measured half marathon, 10 km and 5 km races for teenagers and adults, and short children’s races of 400 m, 800 m, and 1 km. The half marathon course is measured by the DLV to IAAF/AIMS standards, allowing performances to count for official rankings. The event caters to families and regular runners alike: Bambini and school-age races offer awards for the top three boys and girls. Ceremonies are held in a tent after each race, and participants can download certificates from the timing company’s website.

Oeventroper Volks- und Straßenlauf

The Oeventroper Volks- und Straßenlauf is a paved town run in Arnsberg-Oeventrop, Germany, featuring 10 km, 5 km, and children’s races. It is organised by TuS 1896 Oeventrop e.V., begins at the Sportzentrum In den Oeren, and is part of the Volksbank Sauerland Lauf Cup. The event has taken place annually since 1982, and the main 10 km race follows an AIMS/IAAF-certified course. The route is a flat loop on asphalt roads through Oeventrop’s centre, marked with kilometre signs. The field is extensive: the 10 km includes age groups up to M95 and W95, with separate children’s and youth categories for younger participants. Race-day provisions are functional, including race result timing, online and printed certificates, name-printed bibs, changing rooms, showers, public transport access, and parking near REWE and ALDI on Widayweg.

Styrumer Strassenlauf Rund um die NeustadtStrasse

The Styrumer Straßenlauf begins near Sportpark Styrum in Mülheim, taking place in late October. This event is Mülheim’s oldest running race, put on by Styrumer TV. The primary race is 5 km, with additional races for younger age groups. The name “Rund um die Neustadtstraße” reflects its neighborhood origins. The 5 km course winds through Sportpark Styrum. Children’s races include 1 km for U8 and U10 participants, and 2 km for U12, U14, and U16 participants. Styrumer Turnverein receives support for the event from Mülheimer SportService, reinforcing its connection to the city's local sports scene.

Halloween Run Duisburg

Halloween Run Duisburg is a Halloween night run in Landschaftspark Nord, the old industrial park in Duisburg, Germany. It is held every Halloween and has been running since 2016, with children’s races in the early evening before the 5 km and 10 km starts. The event is a fun run, but it still uses official transponder timing, so runners get proper results rather than just a costume parade with a finish line. The route choices include short children’s distances of about 500 m and 1.2-1.5 km, plus longer options such as 2.5 km, 5 km, and 10 km depending on the program. The main hook is the setting after dark: runners move through Landschaftspark Nord under Halloween lighting, with themed staging and a changing motto such as “Fire & Light.” Costumes are part of the event rather than an extra joke on the side, and the field can include zombies, fairy-tale characters, families, club runners, and people there mostly for the atmosphere. Finishers receive a medal, digital certificates are available, and the finish area includes food, music, and a post-run Halloween program.

Wittener Abendlauf

The Wittener Abendlauf is an evening road race at Kemnader See in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Participants can select either a 5 km or 10 km distance, with a walking option available for the 5 km course. The event's timing gives it its name: the 5 km run and walk begins at 19:00, and the 10 km race starts at 20:00. The start line is located by the Seglerheim at Kemnader See, connecting the race to the lake area on Bochum's southern edge rather than the city center. It is a compact local event, typically attracting between 301 and 500 participants, and the entry fees are modest: EUR 7 for 5 km and EUR 9 for 10 km. PV Triathlon TG Witten organizes the race, with TG Witten 1848 e.V. listed as a partner. Late entries are accepted on-site shortly before the start for an additional fee.

Südsauerlandlauf Wenden

The Südsauerlandlauf Wenden is a landscape run held in Wenden, Sauerland. Its routes utilize paved forest paths surrounding the town. This event focuses on local participation, offering Bambini, children's, and youth runs, rather than being a single-distance road race. The course crosses the Südsauerland on firm woodland tracks, featuring a mix of light and moderate climbs instead of a flat city layout. SG Wenden organizes the event, providing runners with training plans tailored to various performance goals. No future edition is currently listed.

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About 5K races in Hamm

Hamm Training Notes

Hamm hosts 94 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Hamm by stitching parks, canal paths, and district loops together. The city has a 195 km marathon route through all city districts. The Uentrop district keeps the half-marathon route along the Datteln-Hamm Canal simple and useful for Z2. Lippepark, Maxipark, Kurpark, and the former Radbod colliery give runners easy landmarks. The Tuesday running group meets at 6:00 PM, with Reha Bad Hamm from April to October and Maxipark from November to March. LG Hamm, TEAM HSC, and Westfälischer Turnerbund e. sit in the local club mix. The Sparkassen Winterlaufserie, Hammer Frauenlauf, MAXiLauf, AOK-Firmenlauf Hamm, Adventslauf, and Uentroper Geithelauf are the anchor dates.

Locals ride Hamm like a flat base-mile town with useful dirt edges. The Lippedamm carries the small bike tour between the Datteln-Hamm Canal and the Lippe river. White bridges take riders over the Radbod dump toward the Radbod Mine plant. The former coal railway points east, and the Lippeauen can turn a tidy spin into gravel that gets muddy and slippery. Bikemap lists 2,602 cycle routes around Hamm. One route runs 5 km with 0 m ascent and 0 m descent. Another route runs 7 km with 107 m ascent and 116 m descent. 7 km. TEAM HSC, LG Hamm, and Westfälischer Turnerbund e. are the club names locals know.

May and August are the months when most people get on their bikes here. Summer keeps the riding open for Z2, gran fondo legs, and steady road work toward Möhnesee routes. Runners get long daylight on the canal, Lippe Auen, and the dike, with the old line in your head: running like on the North Sea, just without the North Sea. Winter moves the Tuesday group to the main entrance of Maxipark from November to March. Herringen, Maxipark, and the former Radbod colliery keep illuminated Winterlaufstrecken ready. Cyclists swap fast crit legs for steadier base miles when paths turn wet, gravelly, and slick.