Kassel · Germany
Half Marathon races near Kassel
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Upcoming Half Marathon races near Kassel
This week 2
3JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Marburger Nachtmarathon
Marbourg · 76 km away
3JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
27. Marburger Nachtmarathon
Marburg · 76 km away
JUL 2
12JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
15. Dodenauer Volkslauf
Battenberg-Dodenau · 69 km away
26JUL
Run · road · Half Marathon
Rheingauer Halbmarathon
Oesterbehringen · 79 km away
AUG 6
9AUG
Run · trail · Half Marathon
Höllwand-Marathon
Gumpelstadt · 77 km away
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9AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
39. Brunnenlauf
Bad Driburg · 57 km away
16AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
Rund um die Aabachtalsperre Wöhler-Lauf
Bad Wünnenberg · 60 km away
21AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
7. Ahnepark- Lauf der Laufgemeinschaft Vellmar
Vellmar · 6 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
8. Burgwald Märchen Marathon
Rauschenberg · 62 km away
30AUG
Run · road · Half Marathon
12. Felsburglauf
Felsberg · 19 km away
SEP 8
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kurstadtlauf Heiligenstadt
Heilbad Heiligenstadt · 45 km away
5SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
21. Ederauenlauf
Edertal · 33 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
38. Breunaer Volkslauf mit 21,1km Malsburglauf
Breuna · 25 km away
6SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
48. Internationaler Altenaulauf
Borchen · 66 km away
12SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
11. Unstrutlauf
Dingelstädt · 57 km away
18SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
Kassel Marathon
Kassel
26SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
VR-Bank Mitte Herbstlauf
Dingelstädt · 57 km away
27SEP
Run · road · Half Marathon
4. Bergkloster-Lauf
Bestwig · 76 km away
Kassel · 80 km
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Recurring Half Marathon races near Kassel
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
49. Warburger Oktoberwochenlauf
The Warburger Oktoberwochenlauf is a local running event held at Sportzentrum Diemelaue in Warburg, Germany. The start and finish lines are at the sports center on Bernhardistraße, centering the day around this single location. Student races begin the morning, followed by a 21.5 km race, a 5 km race, and a 10 km race. Entry fees are kept low, with distinct prices for youths or students and adults.
The event features a 5 km company team competition, offering workplaces a specific reason to participate as a group. Each company team consists of three people and must have at least one woman and one man. The team's time is determined by summing individual times, with the three fastest runners from each company contributing to the overall score. Registration is managed online via RaceResult; no on-site entries are accepted. Warburger SV and RaceResult will post the results afterward.
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.
MedeRun Medebach
MedeRun Medebach is a running event held in Medebach, located in Germany's Sauerland region. It features races of approximately 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon. This event combines local participation across various distances with a cross-country run, Nordic Walking, and shorter races for children and youth. Touristik-Gesellschaft Medebach mbH organizes the event, which is also part of the Waldeck-Frankenberg Running Cup.
The courses are predominantly off-road, with roughly 95% on natural trails, passing through the Medebacher Bucht, a European Bird Protection Area. The 5 km and 10 km races offer options for company or team entries, with teams of at least three participants scored based on their average finishing time. The event centers around the market square and the race course, including afternoon stage programming, food and beverages, and award ceremonies following the races.
Bad Hersfelder Lollslauf
The Bad Hersfelder Lollslauf brings runners to central Bad Hersfeld in early October, with starts near Linggplatz and the market square by the VR-Bank. It is a series of road races, not a single event: adults can select from 5 km, 10 km, or the half marathon, while children have a 500 m Bambini run and a 1.3 km student race. The schedule also offers 5 km and 10 km team races, alongside a 10 km Nordic Walking event. This variety suits club runners, families, school groups, walkers, and individuals attempting a short road race for the first time.
The course follows a mostly flat 5 km loop through Bad Hersfeld, beginning at Linggplatz and proceeding along Konrad-Duden-Strasse when city construction necessitated a modification. The event attracts participants from throughout Germany and has seen over 3,000 competitors, with entry limits set for logistical reasons. Ski-Club Neuenstein manages the race, and its timing near the Lullusfest opening connects it to the town’s autumn schedule rather than appearing as an isolated sports occasion. One year featured the slogan “This time it runs differently,” a direct reference to the adjusted course and the organizers' practical approach to adapting the race.
Almetal-Marathon
The Almetal-Marathon is a point-to-point running event in Germany’s Alme valley. The marathon begins in Büren-Ringelstein and concludes at Ahorn-Sportpark in Paderborn. This main race spans 42 km. The event also offers two half marathons and a four-person relay, with each leg covering 10.5 km. Rot-Weiß Alfen e. V. organizes the race, presenting it as one built by runners for runners. It accommodates both competitive athletes and those seeking a shared outdoor run.
The route traces the Alme river through the Paderborn district. The two half marathons utilize distinct segments: the upper half runs from Büren-Ringelstein to Wewelsburg, and the lower half proceeds from Wewelsburg to Paderborn. The course is characterized as rolling, with a modest elevation change of 10 meters of climbing and 10 meters of descent. The relay allows teams to divide the full distance. The event is an established part of the regional sports calendar.
Almetal-Marathon Paderborn
The Almetal-Marathon Paderborn guides runners from Büren-Ringelstein through the Alme valley to Ahorn-Sportpark in Paderborn. This October road race features a full marathon, two half-marathon distances, a 4 x 10.5 km relay, and a 4 km mini-marathon. SV Rot-Weiß Alfen 1927 e.V. is the organizer, attracting a modest field of 300 to 500 participants, distinct from large city events.
The full marathon follows a point-to-point course. The upper half marathon runs from Büren-Ringelstein to Wewelsburg, and the lower half marathon goes from Wewelsburg to Paderborn. Twelve sports clubs collaborate on the event, contributing to its regional club-race atmosphere over a commercial festival feel. Established in 2017, the marathon has Landrat Christoph Rüther as its patron and provides practical runner amenities including kilometer markers, personalized bibs, online certificates, race timing, and complimentary race photos.
Bilstein-Marathon
The Bilstein-Marathon is a trail and landscape running event held in Kleinalmerode, a district of Witzenhausen in Hesse, Germany, typically in mid-April. The primary location is the Kaufunger Wald Nature Park in central Germany. The event's name originates from the Bilstein Tower, the park's highest point. The program offers participants several options: a 21 km half marathon, a 42 km marathon, a 57 km ultra-trail, a hiking marathon, and races for children and juniors.
The 21 km, 42 km, and 57 km courses are designed as single loops, focusing the day's activity on crossing forest and hills rather than repeating circuits near town. The Bilstein Tower serves as a notable course landmark; from its summit, views extend towards the Harz mountains and Kassel. LG Kaufungen e.V. is the organizing body, and the team meticulously marks all routes, ensuring runners do not solely depend on digital navigation tools.
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Other races in the next 90 days
JUL 471 km away
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46. Hochsauerlandklassiker
JUL 1831 km away
cycling
Warburger Diemel-Sauerland-Marathon
JUL 1856 km away
cycling
4. Fachberg 100
JUL 1869 km away
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Hochsauerlandlauf
AUG 173 km away
cycling
44. Libori RTF
AUG 1638 km away
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Bergwinkel-Giro
AUG 1680 km away
cycling
12. Hinterland-RTF
AUG 2321 km away
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2. Kasseler RTF
About Half Marathon races in Kassel
Kassel Miles And Climbs
Kassel hosts 25 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 Kassel through parks, river edges, and the hard little ramps everyone calls the Kasseler Berge. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe gives you Herkules legs without leaving town. Karlsaue keeps the easy Z2 days smooth near Südstadt and the Auestadion. Waldauer Wiesen works for flatter laps when intervals need less drama. LSG-Waldauer-Wiesen and Laufgemeinschaft Vellmar keep the club scene visible. Kassel Marathon is the big anchor event, with War das eine Stimmung energy when the streets fill up. Kasseler Frauenlauf, LSG-Waldauer-Wiesen-Lauf, REHAmed Herkules-Berglauf, Wehlheider Volkslauf, and Ahnepark-Lauf fill the calendar.
Locals ride out of Kassel for base miles, gravel forest tracks, and the legendary Kassler Berge. The Kassel Loop gives a proper gran fondo feel, and the route runs 330 km in six stages through forests, river valleys, and the Fulda Valley. One stage runs 21 km to Hessisch Lichtenau. The return leg covers 54 km back toward Kassel. Zweirad-Gemeinschaft Kassel owns the local race vibe. Wednesday evenings mean Rohloff-Cup time, and Herkules is where the climbing legs get checked.
April to September is the good block, when Kassel feels built for running, riding, crit legs, and long Z2 days. The Rohloff-Cup runs from April 8 to August 19, 2026, so summer has a proper midweek rhythm. Ahnataler Abendvolkslauf lands on May 22, Wehlheider Volkslauf lands on June 7, Heiligenröder Abendlauf lands on June 12, and Firmenlauf-Nordhessen lands on June 25. Winter changes the tone for both sports. The Winterlaufserie keeps runners honest on November 1 and December 6, 2026, while cyclists keep base miles tighter around the Fulda River and the parks.