Hildesheim · Germany
5K races near Hildesheim
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Upcoming 5K races near Hildesheim
JUL 1
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
4.Bergheide-Cross 2026
Nienburg · 51 km away
AUG 12
7AUG
Run · road · 5K
Springe-Deister Marathon
Springe · 28 km away
9AUG
Run · road · 5K
39. Brunnenlauf
Bad Driburg · 79 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
33. Detmolder Residenzlauf
Detmold · 78 km away
19AUG
Run · road · 5K
Firmenlauf Braunschweig
Braunschweig · 41 km away
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22AUG
Run · road · 5K
SBUP26 - Sieber Berg- und Panoramalauf
Herzberg am Harz · 61 km away
22AUG
Run · road · 5K
Exter FlexRun! 2026
Vlotho · 80 km away
23AUG
Run · road · 5K
Eilenriederennen Hannover
Hanovre · 29 km away
28AUG
Run · road · 5K
Hildesheimer Firmenlauf
Hildesheim
28AUG
Run · road · 5K
24. Duderstädter Sparkassenlauf
Duderstadt · 74 km away
29AUG
Run · road · 5K
50. Mindener Volkslauf
Minden · 72 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
Steinhuder-Meer-Lauf
Neustadt am Rübenberge · 52 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
22. Eilenriederennen Hannover
Hannover · 29 km away
SEP 11
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Volkslauf Eisbergen 2026
Porta Westfalica · 71 km away
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
46. Intern. Steinhuder-Meer-Lauf
Neustadt am Rübenberge · 51 km away
11SEP
Run · road · 5K
Firmenlauf Höxter
Höxter · 57 km away
12SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Marathon des 10 Étangs
Hahnenklee · 42 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
10 Teiche Marathon Hahnenklee
Goslar · 42 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
Stiftungslauf Salzgitter
Salzgitter-Lebenstedt · 25 km away
18SEP
Run · road · 5K
SportScheck RUN Hannover
Hannover · 29 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Hahnenkleer Wandermarathon
Goslar · 43 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Hiddestorfer Rubenlauf
Hemmingen · 24 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
19. Aerzener twinfit-Volkslauf
Aerzen · 49 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
14. Bahrs-Kartoffellauf
Jembke · 67 km away
Hildesheim · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Hildesheim
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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 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.
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.
Winterserie Post SV Lehrte
The Winterserie Post SV Lehrte is a cold-season running and walking series held at the Post SV club house in Lehrte. Participants select a group that suits them from several options: 5 km, 10 km, or a longer run, with a separate 5 km option for walkers. This format is suitable for beginners, regular runners, and walkers seeking companionship over intense solo performance.
The routes incorporate public paths, paved sections, and unpaved trails surrounding Lehrte. Experienced running-group members guide participants, allowing them to follow the course without concern for navigation. The focus is on moving together, conversing during the event, and maintaining winter activity rather than achieving personal bests. Facilities including changing rooms, showers, and parking are accessible at the start area.
Winterserie Post SV Lehrte, 2. Lauf
Winterserie Post SV Lehrte, 2. Lauf is the second event in Post SV Lehrte’s winter running series, held in Lehrte, Lower Saxony. This road race begins mid-afternoon from Hohnhortsweg 3. Runners can choose from 10 km, 5 km, and Nordic Walking, with additional distances available from 2 km up to 28 km.
The event has the feel of a local club series rather than a single major competition. Post-SV Lehrte Laufbewerbe is the organizer, and registration is handled via the club website, which also provides start lists, results, photos, and reports. The broad selection of distances accommodates walkers, less experienced runners, and those using the series for extended winter training.
2. Braunschweiger Speed5
Braunschweiger Speed5 is a compact race day at the Polizeisportverein Braunschweig, focused on short, fast distances instead of a long road race. The main event is an officially measured 5 km, with separate options for a slower 5 km and a faster 5 km, plus an 800 m children's run and a 1-mile school run. Organized by Polizeisportverein Braunschweig and Braunschweiger Laufclub, and registered with the German Athletics Association, the 5 km offers the feel of a local fun run with official race standards.
The distinctive feature is the split 5 km format: runners select their group during registration. The fast race has a 22-minute cutoff to be officially counted, and the slower race includes a pacer for those aiming for quick times. Timing uses bib chips. Awards are given to the top three in school and youth categories, and to the top three women and men in the main 5 km race. Every finisher receives a certificate, available online or at the venue. Near the finish, runners receive tea, water, and fruit. Families and spectators can purchase sausage, cake, and coffee. A DJ and a coach with a microphone contribute to the event's race-day atmosphere.
Winterserie Post SV Lehrte, 3. Lauf
Winterserie Post SV Lehrte, 3. Lauf is the third event in Post SV Lehrte’s winter race series, taking place in Lehrte, Lower Saxony, Germany. This road-running event starts in the afternoon from Hohnhortsweg 3, offering distances from a short 2 km to a 28 km run.
The program features 5 km and 10 km races, with longer options of 15 km, 21 km, and 28 km, alongside 4 km and 2 km distances. Nordic walking is also available, accommodating walkers and runners using the series for winter training, race practice, or sustained effort. Post-SV Lehrte Laufbewerbe organizes the event, with registration via the organizer’s website and subsequent publication of results, start lists, photos, and race reports.
Bezirksmeisterschaften Crosslauf
The Bezirksmeisterschaften Crosslauf is a district cross-country race series within the Braunschweig athletics district in Lower Saxony, organized by NLV Bezirk Braunschweig. It is included in the district championship calendar, emphasizing straightforward racing on cross-country terrain rather than a city road event or festival run. The association details the series in its competition schedule, providing information on entries, late entries, organizers, and championship data protection in a single location.
The available information focuses more on the organizational framework of the races than on a specific course. Participants compete within the German athletics system, with their results contributing to the district’s broader statistics. Current best lists, online best lists, multi-event cup rankings, and district records are all managed by the same regional body. The guidelines for the pennant award represent a small but distinct championship tradition, and the organizer details suggest a series designed for clubs, officials, and consistent local competition, rather than for transient mass participation.
Göttinger Crosslauf-Serie
The Göttinger Crosslauf-Serie begins at Hainholzhof on Borheckstraße in Göttingen, establishing a distinct local foundation for the series, differing from a city-center road race. This late-autumn cross-country running event in Lower Saxony, organized by LG Göttingen, offers race distances of 10 km, 5 km, 1.8 km, and 0.9 km.
The schedule accommodates both adults and younger participants, featuring a children’s and school-age race alongside the longer cross-country courses. Previous years saw the event held in November or early December. The event listings provide start lists, results, and photos, with online registration available via the organizer's site, presenting a well-organized club-run race day with practical details managed digitally.
Winterserie Post SV Lehrte, 4. Lauf
The fourth Winterserie Post SV Lehrte is a winter road-running event held in Lehrte, Lower Saxony, Germany. It begins in the afternoon from Hohnhortsweg 3 and is part of the Post SV Lehrte winter series, organized by Post-SV Lehrte Laufbewerbe.
The programme offers a wide range of distances for a local series race: runners can select from 28 km, 21 km, 15 km, 10 km, 5 km, 4 km, or 2 km. A Nordic walking option is also available. Results, start lists, and photos are published for the event, which has been held regularly in late November or early December.
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.
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About 5K races in Hildesheim
Hildesheim Training Notes
Hildesheim hosts 57 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 Hohnsensee when they want easy base miles and a clean loop feel. Hohnsensee running track goes along the Hohnsensee lake and on the Kalenberger Graben ditch. Hilde Run Club meets at the Trimm-dich-Pfad am Hohnsensee every Wednesday at 18:00 and regularly on Sundays at 10:00. Innerste Au running track keeps intervals simple along the river through the city. Waldquelle running route goes from Bergholzchen to Rottsberg when the legs need bite. Lange Dreisch running track goes through the nature reserve. The route is 5 km.
give riders a proper home for road, off-road, track, mountain bike, and crossrad days. Locals use the Hi-Ring for a steady lap around the city area. The Hi-Ring is 73 km, starts anywhere, and suits riders who want medium work without making a whole day of it. Strong riders take the Hi-Ring counterclockwise, and everyone else rides clockwise for long descents and short climbs. The climbs sit on that counterclockwise lap, in the Leine Uplands, and toward Seesen on the edge of the Harz Mountains. GTF Kanalromantik, RTF Nordschleife, and Gravelride Sole und Erz work as anchor rides.
May and June feel like proper build months because Adlumer Abendlauf lands on 2026-05-23, Never Give Up Hindernislauf lands on 2026-06-20, and Finienlauf lands on 2026-06-26. August keeps the city sharp because the Hildesheimer Firmenlauf lands on 2026-08-28. Summer runners stay around Hohnsensee, the Innerste river, and the nature reserve for Z2, intervals, and social miles. Summer riders stretch the legs on the Cycle path to art, Ambergau Cycle Path, Leine-Heide cycle path, and Innerste Cycle Path. Winter changes the mood, and the Haseder Silvesterlauf on 2026-12-31 gives runners a clean year-end anchor. Winter cyclists lean into steady base miles, cyclocross, and off-road work with the club crowd.