5K races near Kenzingen

The La molshémienne race is confirmed. Registrations are open.

L'Ersteinoise is an evening 5 km race and walk in Erstein, starting at 7:30 PM. It is a short, local-format event rather than a long road race, with runners and walkers using the same distance. Race-day check-in is centered at Salle Herinstein on Rue du Vieux Marché, where participants collect bibs and t-shirts and can use changing rooms. The event also has entertainment, refreshment stands, small food stalls, and departmental label status.

La Strasbourgeoise is a pink-shirt charity event in Strasbourg, featuring a women-only 5 km road run and a mixed 5 km walk or Nordic walk over the same distance. It is part of Octobre Rose, the French breast-cancer awareness campaign, and has drawn Strasbourg’s largest group of female participants since 2010. The route passes through the center of Strasbourg, making the day feel more like a city gathering than a sports event. Costumes are permitted, contributing to the event's wave-of-pink appearance. The run is for women and requires either a health prevention course or an FFA license, while the walk is mixed and does not require a medical certificate. Both are open to participants born in 2012 or earlier, with younger children allowed on the walk if accompanied by a registered parent.

La Molshémienne is a 5 km evening run and walk in Molsheim, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est. It takes place during Pink October, focusing on breast cancer awareness, screening, and patient support, alongside completing the short course. The event begins from the Hôtel de la Monnaie parking lot, with the race village opening before the evening start. The course winds through Molsheim’s historic center, welcoming runners, walkers, and groups; one edition attracted nearly 6,000 participants. Music is featured along the course and in the main square, with food and entertainment provided. A portion of each entry fee benefits the League Against Cancer, with 5 euros donated per bib sold.

Every race at the Foulées de l'Ill concludes in Ensisheim, with runners beginning from various villages situated along the Ill river. This road race in the Haut-Rhin region features a half marathon, a two-person half-marathon relay, a 10 km race, and a 5 km race. The courses are flat, designed for consistent pacing rather than elevation gain. The half marathon begins in Niederhergheim, the 10 km in Munwiller, and the 5 km in Réguisheim. The event takes place in mid-October, organized by Team Com in conjunction with the Communauté de Communes du Centre Haut Rhin. The half marathon and relay route traces the Ill river through nine municipalities: Niederhergheim, Oberhergheim, Biltzheim, Niederentzen, Oberentzen, Munwiller, Meyenheim, Réguisheim, and Ensisheim. Relay exchanges occur in Munwiller, which is also the starting point for the 10 km race. The 5 km event is open to runners and walkers, and it benefits Arc en ciel de Bernard, a charity supporting cancer patients. All finishers are awarded a medal, and participants have the option to reserve a shuttle service during registration for transport from Ensisheim back to their respective starting villages.

Foulées de l’Ill is a flat, point-to-point race series held in Haut-Rhin, eastern France, near the German border. All distances conclude in Ensisheim. The primary event is a 21.097 km half marathon starting in Niederhergheim; it can also be run as a two-person relay with the handover in Munwiller. On the same day, a 10 km race begins in Munwiller and a 5 km race starts in Réguisheim. This setup accommodates half-marathon participants, shorter-distance runners, relay teams, walkers, and those seeking a local charity event. The races take place in October, and the event language is French. The course traces the Ill river along rolling, fast roads, connecting nine communes in the Centre Haut Rhin region: Niederhergheim, Oberhergheim, Biltzheim, Niederentzen, Oberentzen, Munwiller, Meyenheim, Réguisheim, and Ensisheim. The 5 km race, which can be run or walked, benefits L’Arc en ciel de Bernard, an association supporting cancer patients. All participants receive a medal. A shuttle service is available from the finish back to the start for those using the point-to-point course. Time limits are set at 2 hours 45 minutes for the half marathon, 1 hour 30 minutes for the 10 km, and 1 hour for the 5 km.

The Course des Châteaux d'Ottrott is a series of road races held in Ottrott, a village in Bas-Rhin, France's Grand Est region, each October. The event offers multiple race distances, including 5 km, 10 km, and a 21.741 km half-marathon, with children's races accompanying the adult events. It has been held annually since 1990 and is designed for families and recreational runners, not exclusively for competitive club athletes. The race's name reflects its course, which leads participants toward the castles of Lutzelbourg and Rathsamhausen. Ottrott is situated in Alsace along an ancient Roman road leading to Mont Sainte-Odile, giving the race a connection to local history that is straightforward to appreciate. The organizers playfully note that "Ottrott" sounds like a horse trotting, aligning with the character of a community event that provides various options suitable for different ages and skill levels.

Courses de Colmar by Lonza is a November race day in Colmar, Alsace, with 5 km, 10 km, and kids’ races in the city’s historic center. The event is already into its 40-plus editions, and a recent running drew nearly 2,500 people across the different distances. Entry starts from 5 euros, which gives it a low barrier for families, first-timers, and local runners. The routes use the paved streets of old Colmar, so the race is as much a run through heritage streets as a straightforward road event. Beginners and experienced runners are both part of the crowd, with shorter options for people who want an accessible run and a 10 km for those looking to race harder. The kids’ race makes it feel like a community sports day rather than a standalone adult competition.

Nordic & Cross des Remparts is an annual running and Nordic walking event in Neuf-Brisach, starting near the Porte de Belfort and using the town’s old rampart area as its race ground. The day begins at 9:30 AM and includes cross-country races plus Nordic walking options, with distances varying by age category. CSL Neuf-Brisach organizes the event, which features 15 races throughout the day. The course follows dirt paths within the ramparts, featuring small climbs and descents instead of a flat road. Runners complete different loops once or several times based on their category, and spiked shoes are permitted. The Nordic walking component is significant: the timed race is French Athletics Federation labeled, counts for the Marche Nordique Tour National, and serves as both the Grand Est and Haut-Rhin championship. A 9,650 m open Nordic walk is also offered, with approximately 130 walkers participating in this discipline, which organizers feel could benefit from increased attention.

The Montée du Mont-Saint-Odile à la marche is a walking climb from Klingenthal in Bœrsch, France’s Bas-Rhin department, toward the summit of Mont-Saint-Odile. It takes place annually in November on Armistice Day and provides two 8.5 km routes: one for Nordic walking and one for regular walking. The event is local in scale, with 90 participants in the most recent edition, but it has about 90 years of history. The course follows the climb to the mountaintop shrine linked to Sainte Odile. Recent results show Florian Mayer’s 11th consecutive victory and a women’s course record set by Bianca Maria Dittrich of US Pulversheim.

Foulées du Souvenir is a commemorative trail race in Orbey, Alsace, centered on the Linge Memorial. Participants can select a 9.5 km route with 390 meters of elevation gain or a 27.8 km route with 1,260 meters of elevation gain; the shorter option presents a significant hill challenge. TeamCom organizes the event with support from Orbey Running Club. The longer race qualifies for the UTMB World Series and is an ITRA-sanctioned event. The courses traverse locations connected to the Battle of the Linge, a First World War battlefield. Both races conclude at the Linge Memorial Museum. The 9.5 km race begins at Col du Wettstein, and the 27.8 km race starts at the Salle Polyvalente in Orbey. A shuttle service will return participants from the finish to the respective start locations. Post-race amenities include access to physiotherapists and a locally sourced, homemade meal option for those who register for it.

The Trail de Wintzenheim is a village-street race held in Wintzenheim, organized by Team Com and Les Run'Heures d'Allure. The event features a 10 km race, a 5 km race, and children's races. The younger runners start in the morning before the adult races. This is the fifth edition, previously known as Courses de Wintzenheim. The course consists of a repeated loop through the village streets. The 10 km race involves three laps, and the 5 km race involves two laps. Children's races cover distances from 500 m for the youngest to 1000 m and 2000 m for older children, with distances varying by age group. Entry fees are reasonable, with lower costs for children's races and distinct prices for the 5 km and 10 km events. Food will be available at the Halle des Fêtes.