Hanover · Germany
Half Marathon races near Hanover
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Hanover
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4JUL
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2. Benkhauser Schlosslauf
Espelkamp · 76 km away
AUG 8
9AUG
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Wohldenberger Waldlauf
Sillium · 45 km away
16AUG
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21. Wohldenberger Waldlauf
Holle · 43 km away
23AUG
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Eilenriederennen Hannover
Hanovre
29AUG
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50. Mindener Volkslauf
Minden · 57 km away
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29AUG
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Rammelsberger Steigerlauf
Goslar · 70 km away
30AUG
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22. Eilenriederennen Hannover
Hannover
30AUG
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Steinhuder-Meer-Lauf
Neustadt am Rübenberge · 24 km away
30AUG
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Schapener Volkslauf
Brunswick · 55 km away
SEP 8
5SEP
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46. Intern. Steinhuder-Meer-Lauf
Neustadt am Rübenberge · 24 km away
6SEP
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52. Schapener Volkslauf
Braunschweig · 55 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Marathon des 10 Étangs
Hahnenklee · 70 km away
12SEP
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10 Teiche Marathon Hahnenklee
Goslar · 71 km away
19SEP
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Hahnenkleer Wandermarathon
Goslar · 70 km away
20SEP
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27. Hiddestorfer Rübenlauf
Hiddestorf · 11 km away
20SEP
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40. Wolfenbütteler Stadtlauf
Wolfenbüttel · 59 km away
20SEP
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Hiddestorfer Rubenlauf
Hemmingen · 6 km away
Hanover · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Hanover
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Herbstlauf Ovenhausen
Herbstlauf Ovenhausen is an autumn road race in Höxter-Ovenhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Races typically start in the afternoon from Hauptstrasse 82. TuS Ovenhausen 1924 e.V. organizes the event, which offers distances from short children’s races up to 20.8 km. The schedule also includes 10 km, 4.5 km, 1 km, and 400 m runs, plus a 4.5 km walk. It is part of the Hochstift-Cup and attracts a few hundred participants, not a large city crowd.
The race has taken place since 1978, giving it the feel of a long-standing local club event with a comprehensive family program, not just a single main distance. The youngest children compete in a 400 m race. Age groups U8 to U16 have 1000 m options. The 4.5 km and 10 km races are open to all, while the 20.8 km race is for U20 and older. The event also hosts the Höxter district forest running championships: club runners from the district are automatically entered into these championships for the 4.5 km race (U14/U16) and the 10 km race (U18 and older). Kilometer markers and aid stations are available on the course. Changing rooms, showers, parking, refreshments at the finish, certificates, and finisher medals for children are provided, typical of a smaller race.
Hannover Halbmarathon H/21
The Hannover Halbmarathon H/21 begins and concludes at the Schillerdenkmal in the city center, directly connecting the race to Hannover’s downtown streets from the start. This 21.0975 km half marathon begins in the late morning, with Nordic walkers starting later. It is a popular event in Hannover, requiring participants to be at least 16 years old.
The route circles through Hannover’s neighborhoods, such as Linden and Nordstadt, passing through green areas and active urban sections. The entire course is marked and secured, featuring aid stations along the way and at the finish line. Results are recorded using net chip timing, and a permanent ranking list allows returning runners to track their progress over the years. The race operates under the supervision of the Niedersächsischer Leichtathletik Verband, with bag drop and changing facilities available on Friedrichswall near Aegidientorplatz.
Braunschweiger Lauftage
Braunschweiger Lauftage is a road race held in late October in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, with starts scheduled for 9:30 AM. Participants can select from 5 km, 10 km, or a half marathon, the latter being the most frequently chosen distance. A 500 m children's run is also offered, accommodating both adult race distances and a short option for younger participants.
The races take place within the city, not in the countryside, with the event themed around Braunschweig's monuments and the slogan “Discover Lower Saxony.” The organizer is ssportTREND Braunschweig, located on Güldenstraße in the city. Course details indicate one-loop routes for the 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon, with the appeal stemming from running through Braunschweig and viewing its historic architecture.
Braunschweiger Lauftage Braunschweig Running Days
Braunschweiger Lauftage takes place in late October in Braunschweig, offering three standard distances: 5 kilometers, 10 kilometers, and a half marathon. The event is designed around the city and its parks, deviating from a typical out-and-back road course. The paths are surfaced with asphalt or packed gravel.
The 5K route proceeds directly into the Bürgerpark from the start. The 10K follows the shoreline of the Braunschweiger Südsee. The half marathon incorporates more of the city, guiding participants past local landmarks and through parks before returning to the city center. Participants have access to essential amenities, including food service, changing facilities, showers, restrooms, finisher shirts, and medals.
Lipperland Marathon
The Lipperland Marathon is a full marathon held in Humfeld, following a hilly and varied route through the Lipper Bergland during autumn. It is not designed for record attempts; the organizers acknowledge that the name Lipperland does not imply fast times, and spectator turnout is not substantial.
The appeal lies in the scenery, the dynamic course, and the intimate atmosphere of the village event. Participants can anticipate expansive views across Lipperland, a communal setup, and a welcoming, straightforward race where the residents of Humfeld express anticipation for each runner.
Schloss Marienburg Marathon
The Schloss Marienburg Marathon takes place in a hilly landscape near Nordstemmen-Adensen, in Lower Saxony, close to Hanover. It typically occurs in mid-to-late November, with the marathon serving as the central event of a local running festival organized by VfL Adensen-Hallerburg. Participants can select from a full marathon, half marathon, relay marathon, or a 21 km option for walking or Nordic walking.
The route follows a circuit through the countryside surrounding Adensen and Hallerburg, extending both northwest and southeast of the villages. The event is associated with the Schloss Marienburg name and marketed as a castle-themed run, emphasizing its setting in rural Lower Saxony rather than a large urban marathon. An account from a previous edition described freezing temperatures before the start, consistent with the late-autumn timing and adding a challenging aspect beyond its modest village location.
Lauf Rund um die Bärenköpfe
Lauf Rund um die Bärenköpfe is a race day held in late April in Liebenburg, Lower Saxony. The main half marathon begins in the shade, heads toward Salzgitter, and then returns to town. Liebenburg is located north of the Harz mountains, in the region bordered by Salzgitter and Wolfenbüttel, Hildesheim, Goslar, and Bad Harzburg. The half marathon is open to both runners and walkers, accommodating more than just fast club runners on the road.
The course is a wide loop connecting Liebenburg and Salzgitter; the half marathon's direction occasionally reverses between editions. The event also offers shorter races for younger participants: 200 meters for kindergarten children and 1,200 or 2,000 meters for schoolchildren. Adults and those preferring shorter distances can opt for 5 km or 10 km races instead of the half marathon, shaping the day into a community running event rather than a single-distance competition.
Schloss Marienburg Marathon
The Schloss Marienburg Marathon is a small running event held in November in Nordstemmen, Lower Saxony, Germany. Schloss Marienburg lends its name and provides the local setting for the race. Participants can choose the full marathon (42.2 km) or the half marathon (21.1 km). The event also features Nordic Walking and a relay race. The marathon begins at 10:00 AM and is organized by VfL Adensen-Hallerburg.
This is not a large city marathon; participation is expected to be in the low hundreds, around 301 to 500 people. It functions more as a local club-organized race weekend, accommodating solo marathoners, half-marathon runners, relay teams, and walkers within the same event centered around Nordstemmen.
Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen, 2. Lauf
The Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen, 2. Lauf is the second event in a winter running series held in Stadthagen, Lower Saxony, Germany. It begins at 08:00 and is a road race offering four distances: 21 km, 16 km, 10 km, and 6 km. Participants can choose a distance suitable for a short winter run or a half-marathon challenge.
The race is organized by TSV Eintracht Bückeberge Laufbewerbe, with registration managed via the organizer’s website. Start lists, results, and photos are posted following the event, allowing runners to review their performance and track their progress in the series.
Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen, 3. Lauf
The Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen is a winter road-running series in Stadthagen, Lower Saxony. Its third round begins early in the morning from Am Vogelherd. Runners can choose 21 km, 16 km, 10 km, or 6 km, accommodating both half-marathon participants and those seeking a shorter winter race.
TSV Eintracht Bückeberge Laufbewerbe organizes the race, with registration via the club website. The event page features start lists, participant lists, rankings, photos, and reports, contributing to the feel of a local series with thorough race-day records. Public feedback is positive, particularly regarding organization and atmosphere. The course rating indicates a practical road race rather than a route focused on sightseeing.
Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen, 4. Lauf
The Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen, 4. Lauf is a December road race in Stadthagen, Germany, beginning at 08:00. It is one event in the Winterlauf Serie, offering runners four distance options: 21 km, 16 km, 10 km, and 6 km.
TSV Eintracht Bückeberge e.V. organizes the race, with registration managed via the club’s website. The event has taken place on various December weekends historically. Following race day, organizers post results, start lists, photos, and reports for participants.
Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen, 5. Lauf
The Winterlauf Serie Stadthagen is a ten-part winter road-running series held in Stadthagen, Lower Saxony. This listing is for the fifth event, which begins at 08:00 and offers distances of 21 km, 16 km, 10 km, and 6 km.
The series always commences at Waldstadion Obernwöhren, providing a consistent starting point for each race. TSV Eintracht Bückeberge Laufbewerbe organizes the event. The format accommodates participants seeking anything from a short winter run to a half-marathon distance within the same local competition.
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About Half Marathon races in Hanover
Hannover Training Notes
Hanover hosts 29 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 Hannover through green space first. Eilenriede gives easy shade for Z2, and Maschsee Runde works for steady laps when the paths are not packed. Maschsee Strandbad anchors Frauenlauf Hannover fem.run, so that side of the lake always feels like race ground. Leinetal and the Fösselauf course keep things flat and green through Linden/Limmer and Ahlem-Badenstedt-Davenstedt. Hannover 96, DSV 78 Hanover, SC Germania List, SV Odin Hanover, DRC Hanover, SG 78/08 Hanover, and the Club for health-conscious endurance sports give runners club options. ADAC Marathon Hannover is the anchor event, with a route that has only 19m elevation difference.
Locals ride base miles on the Julius-Trip-Ring, because the 24km loop links Maschsee, the Leine and Ihme rivers, Herrenhausen, Kleingärten, and Eilenriede. The Grüner Ring Hannover 62km gives a bigger day without leaving the city feel. Hannoverscher Radsport Club von 1912 e.V. is the name on the road scene, and its Thursday E-Cycling Serie at 19:45 carries winter form until the end of March. Marienburg Castle and Celle make good out-and-back rides. Deister gives the climbing, and locals point you through the Nienstädter Pass and back over Springe.
June feels sharp because the Mittsommernachtslauf Hannover gives runners 8 to 23 kilometers and the city stays light late. September feels busy because Magenta Lauf and the RTF & Gravelride Paschenburg sit in the calendar. Summer training stays simple around Maschsee, Eilenriede, Leinemasch, and the rivers, with intervals early and Z2 when the paths open up. Winter changes the rhythm for both sports. The 5. O-CTF Winter Kartoffeltour in November keeps cyclocross and gravel legs awake, and the Mühlenberger Nikolauslauf in December keeps runners honest when the base miles get colder.