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Upcoming 10K races near Kiel

This week 1

Run · road · 10K

SVE-Steinwiesenlauf

Ellerbek · 77 km away

JUL 4

Run · road · 10K

3. Nübelmarathon

Nübel · 45 km away

Run · road · 10K

Osterrönfelder Moorlauf

Osterrönfeld · 29 km away

Run · road · 10K

20. Bokeler Windmühlenlauf

Bokel · 25 km away

Run · road · 10K

Mitternachtslauf Heiligenhafen

Heiligenhafen · 55 km away

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AUG 4

Run · road · 10K

Stadtwerke-Europalauf

Neustadt en Holstein · 50 km away

Run · road · 10K

38. CJ Schmidt Hafentagelauf

Husum · 72 km away

Run · road · 10K

18. Buntekuhlauf

Lübeck · 62 km away

Run · trail · 10K

Rosengartenlauf

Rosengarten · 79 km away

SEP 10

Run · road · 10K

31. Stadtwerkelauf Pinneberg

Pinneberg · 77 km away

Run · road · 10K

Kiel.Lauf powered by Förde Sparkasse

Kiel · 1 km away

Run · road · 10K

Flensburg liebt dich Marathon

Flensbourg · 68 km away

Run · road · 10K

12. Scanafeld-Lauf

Schenefeld · 53 km away

Run · road · 10K

34. Wilstermarsch Lauf

Wilster · 67 km away

Run · road · 10K

16. Weddelbrooker Dorflauf

Weddelbrook · 51 km away

Run · road · 10K

24. Bordesholmer Seelauf SEE +RUN

Bordesholm · 18 km away

Run · road · 10K

Grebin · 27 km away

Run · road · 10K

24. Hohenlockstedter Pellkartoffellauf

Hohenlockstedt · 52 km away

Run · road · 10K

24. Elmshorner Stadtlauf

Elmshorn · 71 km away

Kiel · 80 km

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Recurring 10K races near Kiel

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R5K - 5K Alsterlauf Hamburg 2026

CURREX Alsterlauf is a city-center road race in Hamburg, starting and finishing on Ballindamm beside the Alster. The main event is a 10 km race around the Outer Alster. The program also includes a 5 km run, a 1 km children's run, and an R5K “Sub 22” race for young runners aiming at fast times. The course is flat, fully asphalted, officially measured, and traffic-free, with clear kilometer markers and bib-chip timing. It suits runners chasing a personal best as well as people who want a first race that feels simple and controlled. The 10 km loop follows Hamburg's classic lakeside running ground around the Outer Alster, while the shorter races mostly use the Ballindamm loop and may include an Inner Alster version. It is one of Europe's larger 10 km races. The field mixes serious club runners, younger athletes from the national R5K Tour, children, first-timers, and runners who mainly want a big-city race in a clean central setting. Each distance has its own fixed start time. Arrive early enough for bib pickup and start preparation.

Lübeck Marathon

The Stadtwerke Lübeck Marathon takes runners from Lübeck’s old town to Travemünde on the Baltic Sea and back. This October road race offers five distances: 2 km, 4 km, 10 km, a half marathon, and the full 42.2 km marathon. The same race day accommodates children, beginners, regular club runners, and marathoners. The route begins in a medieval Hanseatic city, crossing cobblestone streets before proceeding toward the coast. Travemünde defines the marathon’s out-and-back course: participants depart the historic center, reach the sea, and then return to Lübeck. Local partners consider it a significant regional sports event, with HL-SPORTS, a regional sports outlet, now a media partner.

38. VR Bank Westküsten Herbstlauf Schafstedt

The VR Bank Westküsten Herbstlauf Schafstedt is an autumn running event held in Schafstedt, a village in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. Now in its 38th year, it features 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km races, alongside a 5 km walking option. The races commence in the morning, with the event designed for adults and younger participants, not exclusively seasoned club athletes. The 3 km race is flat. The 5 km run and 5 km walk follow a course with some hills. All events conclude at the same finish line. The event fosters a family atmosphere, with children’s and youth races included with the adult events. The autumn setting provides runners with fresh air and views of the local countryside, distinct from a large-city race environment.

LG Alsternord Herbstwaldlauf 2026

The LG Alsternord Herbstwaldlauf is a local autumn forest run in Norderstedt, Germany, situated north of Hamburg. Organized by LG Alsternord Hamburg e.V., it begins at 11:00 from the Rantzauer Forst-Thingplatz, offering participants a 5 km or 10 km run, with a cross-country option included. The event takes place in the Rantzauer Forst area, avoiding city streets, and also features walking and hiking, including a 5 km walk. Participant numbers are modest, typically between 101 and 300, giving it the feel of a club race rather than a large-scale event. Results are managed by race result, and the organizer provides access to public results, start lists, photos, reports, and historical rankings.

Westerwinkellauf Ascheberg-Herbern

The Westerwinkellauf begins in Herbern, a district of Ascheberg in North Rhine-Westphalia, filling a November afternoon with running and walking events. SV 1919 Herbern e. V. is the organizer, offering races from a 400 m Bambini run for children five and under up to a 10 km road race for all age groups. The shorter races feature a 1.3 km student run, a 2.8 km Schlosslauf, and 5 km options for runners and walkers. Separate starts are provided for children, youth runners, adults, and walkers, making the day resemble a local club gathering more than a single large race. The event has a long history, with a 37th edition noted, and RACE RESULT manages registration, start lists, results, and certificates.

47. Quickborn Run über 5 km und 10 km

The Quickborn Run is a November road race held in Quickborn, Schleswig-Holstein, offering 5 km and 10 km distances. It starts and finishes near the Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium on Ziegenweg, which also serves as the location for race administration and changing facilities. TuS Holstein Quickborn organizes the event, now in its 47th year. The courses consist of flat, circular loops primarily on asphalt roads, crossing Quickborn and bordering areas of Bönningstedt, Hasloh, Norderstedt, and Ellerau. The 5 km race is open to participants aged 12 and older, while the 10 km requires participants to be at least 14. Entry numbers are capped, particularly for the 5 km event. A distinctive feature for a smaller road race is the provision of childcare by the club for parents with young children.

Klausdorfer Nikolauslauf Schwentinental

The Klausdorfer Nikolauslauf in Schwentinental, Schleswig-Holstein, is a road running event held in early December, beginning at 08:00. It features 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km race options, allowing participants to select a distance from a short winter run to a more extended local road race. The event originated in 1984 and is included in Zippel's Kiel Cup. Start lists, participant lists, rankings, photos, and race reports are made available. Available review data indicates a modest local event offering particularly good value.

41. Silvesterlauf der LAV Hamburg-Nord

The Silvesterlauf der LAV Hamburg-Nord is a New Year's Eve running event held in Hamburg-Volksdorf, starting at the Teichwiesen near Saseler Weg. LAV Hamburg-Nord organizes this off-stadium race, offering Volkslauf options for children, school-age runners, youth, open-age adults, masters, and individuals seeking a relaxed run to conclude the year. The course circles the Teichwiesen along park paths within a nature reserve. This area is partially wooded and hilly, giving the run the feel of a small landscape course rather than a flat city road race. Online registration is available via the Walddörfer SV website. Late in-person registration may be accommodated at the Walddörfer Sportforum for an additional service fee.

44. Winser Silvesterlauf

The Winser Silvesterlauf is a New Year's Eve running event in Winsen (Aller), organized by MTV "Fichte" Winsen (Aller). It begins in the afternoon from the Allertalsporthalle at Im Allertal 1, offering runners facilities for registration, changing, and showering before and after the race. The event caters to a broad local participation base, not just a select racing group, featuring 3,000 m, 5,000 m, and 10,300 m runs. Additionally, there is a 1,600 m children's course for participants up to age 9 and a 6,400 m walking route without competitive pressure. The start and finish are both located at the Allertalsporthalle, simplifying the day for families, runners, and walkers gathering at a single venue. It serves as a customary year-end event for many local runners, though one edition was canceled due to flooding. The atmosphere is intended to be informal, yet the organizers conduct an awards ceremony and present prizes, providing an incentive for faster runners while allowing others to use it as a final communal activity before the year concludes.

Silvesterlauf Steinfeld/Mühlen

The Silvesterlauf Steinfeld/Mühlen is a New Year’s Eve running event in Mühlen, part of Steinfeld in Lower Saxony. Runners choose between 10 km, 6.5 km, and 3 km, with Nordic walking and hiking included on the shorter-distance program. The start and finish are at the Schützenhalle Mühlen, and the schedule is compact: the 10 km field goes first, followed shortly after by the other distances. SV Grün-Weiß Mühlen started the race in 1986, and it now draws more than 1,000 participants in busy editions. The event is built around local volunteer work, including a team that sets up the Schützenplatz, and it goes ahead in any weather. Entry fees support social causes, especially Sportler gegen Hunger and the Menschen für Menschen foundation, so the race works as both a year-end community run and a fundraiser. Catering, medical care, and an awards ceremony are part of race day.

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About 10K races in Kiel

Kiel Training Notes

Kiel hosts 29 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run Kiel by the water first. The Kieler Förde, Kleiner Kiel, and the Schwentine River make easy loops feel like city scouting. Flitzende Flinta*s meets every Monday at 18:30 at Internationaler Frauenraum on Hermann-Weigmann-Straße 20, and the group runs 5 km around 6:30-7:00 pace. The Schwentine loop is 35 km with 87 m gain when you want a little bite. The Kieler Förde loop is 10 km and 9 m gain. Kiel Lauf, Dirty Coast Fun Run Kiel, and Mare Straßenlauf rund um den Holtenauer Leuchtturm are the anchor names.

Locals ride Kiel like a coastal base-mile town. Kiel is one of Germany's most bicycle-friendly cities, and the Sprat Fleet makes a spare bike easy. The Baltic Sea Coast Cycle Route stretches 430 km, so long Z2 days can just keep rolling. Roadrash Cycling Club is based at Flintkampsredder 10, and the vibe is fulltime hobbyists who stick together. Auf den Spuren der Eiszeit gives the local race hook. The climbs are not mountain climbs here. The work comes from coastal wind, repeatable rises, and keeping pressure on through Holtenau, Klausdorf, Schwentinental, and Kronshagen.

The best months in Kiel are the warm, cool-summer stretch when the Baltic keeps the legs honest. Summer suits steady running on the Kieler Förde, longer rides toward the Bay of Kiel, and sharper intervals when the wind behaves. Kieler Woche turns the city into a massive spectacle, so locals plan sessions around the busy centre. Winter stays warmer than inland Germany, but the oceanic weather changes the feel fast. Runners lean on short loops, club nights, and races like Silvesterlauf Kiel Ellerbeck. Cyclists stack Z2, cyclocross grit, and practical miles when the coastal air gets raw.