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Upcoming 5K races near Kiel

JUL 4

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41. Pönitzer Volkslauf

Pönitz · 47 km away

Run · road · 5K

Osterrönfelder Moorlauf

Osterrönfeld · 29 km away

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20. Bokeler Windmühlenlauf

Bokel · 25 km away

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Mitternachtslauf Heiligenhafen

Heiligenhafen · 55 km away

AUG 5

Run · road · 5K

Stadtwerke-Europalauf

Neustadt en Holstein · 50 km away

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38. CJ Schmidt Hafentagelauf

Husum · 72 km away

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18. Buntekuhlauf

Lübeck · 62 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Rosengartenlauf

Rosengarten · 79 km away

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Ahrensburg · 73 km away

SEP 7

Run · road · 5K

Hamburg Airport Abendlauf Norderstedt

Norderstedt · 69 km away

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Fehmarn Marathon

Fehmarn · 67 km away

Run · road · 5K

Kiel.Lauf powered by Förde Sparkasse

Kiel · 1 km away

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Flensburg liebt dich Marathon

Flensbourg · 68 km away

Run · road · 5K

12. Scanafeld-Lauf

Schenefeld · 53 km away

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42. Schusterlauf

Preetz · 14 km away

Run · road · 5K

24. Elmshorner Stadtlauf

Elmshorn · 71 km away

Kiel · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Kiel

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

17. Duvenstedter Dorflauf

The Duvenstedter Dorflauf is a village running event in Alt Duvenstedt, Germany, with the first start at 11:00 AM. It is held in early October and offers several short-to-mid-distance races: children’s runs of about 460 m and 600 m, a 2.9 km option, a 5.5 km adult race, and a 10.6 km race. The route is flat, so the day is more about steady road running than climbing. All competitions share the same finish, and the field includes adults as well as children and youth. Results from current and earlier editions are posted through the event listing, with new results usually appearing shortly after runners reach the line.

36. Büdelsdorfer Eiderlauf

The Büdelsdorf Eiderlauf is an autumn running event in Büdelsdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, organized by SG Athletico Büdelsdorf. It provides standard local road-race distances, with 5 km and 10 km options for the current edition. Earlier formats included a 5.3 km Jedermann-Lauf, a 10.95 km Hauptlauf, and a 1.25 km Zwergensprint for young children. The shorter adult course is described as flat, making the event accessible for newer runners and those seeking a quick local race. Some editions have started and finished at the Eiderstadion, giving the race a straightforward club-meet atmosphere. The participants include everyday runners, children, youth entrants, and local club athletes. Age-group details, parking, registration, and course maps are available on the event pages. The Eiderlauf is a regular autumn event in the area, with archives of results and photos from past editions. It resumed after a one-year break due to Corona with a modified setup that included the stadium start and finish.

Volkswaldlauf Winsen-Borstel

The Volkswaldlauf Winsen-Borstel begins and ends at the Am Habichtshorst sports facility in Winsen/Borstel, a village in Lower Saxony. This local forest run is organized by MTV Borstel-Sangenstedt von 1910 e.V. and is part of the Sparkassen Heidjer Cup. The race typically takes place in October, offering distances from very short children’s runs to 5 km, 10 km, 11 km, Nordic Walking routes, and longer runs of approximately 20 km. The course features flat yet varied forest paths, alternating between soft woodland terrain and firmer asphalt. This design accommodates newer runners while providing regular club runners with sufficient variation underfoot to maintain focus. The event retains a friendly village-race atmosphere: bib numbers display each runner’s first name, awards include certificates and trophies, and larger groups can receive participation awards. Records and documents spanning many editions confirm this event is a long-standing fixture for runners in the Winsen and Lüneburg Heath region, not merely a single fun run.

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.

38. Lila-Eule-Cross

The Lila-Eule-Cross sends runners into the Hüholz-Wald in Kappeln for a forest cross-country race organized by Borener SV and TSV Kappeln. It is a late-autumn event with rolling 5.4 km and 10.8 km options, plus separate races for children and youth. The meeting is listed as an off-stadium event, with the terrain and repeated loops doing more of the work than a fast track or road course. Both main distances use a rolling multiple-loop course, and every race finishes in Hüholz, Kappeln. The series is deep enough into its history to be well past its early editions, and it can also host bigger championship racing: the Schleswig-Holstein Cross-Landesmeisterschaften are held as part of the Lila-Eule-Crosslauf in some editions. That gives the day a mixed field, with local club runners, younger athletes, and championship competitors sharing the same forest venue.

Lila-Eule-Cross

Lila-Eule-Cross is a cross-country race held in the Hüholz forest near Kappeln in northern Germany. The start is located by the parking lot at the Alten Eule. This event typically takes place in November and is jointly organized by Borener SV and TSV Kappeln. Participants can choose from several race distances: 1.4 km, 2.4 km, 5.4 km, and 10.8 km. These options cater to children, new runners, club athletes, and those seeking a genuine forest cross-country challenge. The race route is a woodland run, distinct from road races, centered in the Hüholz / Kappeln area. Timing is managed with the STGK transponder system, and runners must return their chips post-race. Facilities include toilets, changing rooms, and showers at the sports hall near the Hüholz school center. All participants receive a certificate, and material prizes are awarded. The race is approaching its fourth decade, and the Cross-Landesmeisterschaften are also scheduled as part of the event.

Nikolauslauf des Ahrensburger TSV

Every finisher at the Nikolauslauf des Ahrensburger TSV receives a chocolate Santa Claus, aligning with the race’s early-December timing and St Nicholas theme. This is a modest cross-country running event in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, organized by Ahrensburger TSV within the Hagen forest area, near Wald Hagen and Hagener Allee. The schedule includes several short distances, ranging from approximately 1.1 km for younger participants to just under 8 km for adults and older runners. The courses traverse Hagen’s forest paths instead of a city-centre circuit, giving the event the character of a local winter forest race rather than a large urban event. Categories are available for children, youth runners, active adults, and masters, with participation typically in the low hundreds, occasionally exceeding 300 entries. The race boasts a long club tradition, with editions already in the high fifties, and maintains a straightforward organization: results, start lists, photos, and certificates are managed online, and an on-site award ceremony is not held.

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.

Silvesterlauf Oeversee

Silvesterlauf Oeversee is a year-end running event in Oeversee, Schleswig-Holstein. It starts and finishes by the Eekboomhalle sports ground on Stapelholmer Weg. Since 2001, it typically attracts several hundred participants, with a cap around 1,000 runners. The event offers multiple distances: approximately 2.2 km for younger or less experienced runners, about 5 km, a 11 km race, and an 8.8 km option for walking or Nordic walking. The main course follows the Treene valley toward Tarp and returns, passing through the protected nature area along the Treene. This event is designed for local club runners, families, walkers, children, and individuals seeking a final race of the year. Recent events have seen over 850 finishers in total. Participants gather in the Eekboomhalle after the race for conversation and pea soup, contributing to the event's distinct northern German, community-focused atmosphere.

Silvesterlauf Kiel Ellerbek

Silvesterlauf Kiel Ellerbek is a 5 km road race held on New Year's Eve in Kiel, located in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The race begins at 13:00 from Rohdehoffplatz, offering participants a brief, lunchtime run before evening festivities commence. With origins dating back to 1974, this event stands as an established local tradition, not merely a recent holiday fun run. The program is straightforward: a single 5 km road race, with registration managed via the organizer's website. The event features published results, start lists, participant lists, photos, and reports. While reviews are few, the race holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. Participants rate its value for money higher than its organization, and the course attractiveness is also rated 4.0.

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About 5K races in Kiel

Kiel Training Notes

Kiel hosts 28 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 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.