10K races near Marktsteft

The Ochsenweiherlauf is a local running event in Emskirchen, Bavaria. It offers distances from a 0.5 km Bambinilauf for young children up to a 10 km Hauptlauf. TSV 1893 Emskirchen e.V. organizes the event, which is listed on the regional calendar for Neustadt/Aisch, Mittelfranken, Nordbayern. Held in October, it is a road race, emphasizing local competition over track events. The event caters to various participants: children have the Bambini race, older students and youth compete in a 2.5 km run, casual runners and walkers can select 5 km or 7.5 km, and the main race is 10 km. Approximately 120 starters are expected for a typical edition. TSV Emskirchen is joined by clubs from nearby Bavarian towns including Herzogenaurach, Burghaslach, Ipsheim, Langenzenn, Markt Erlbach, and Scheinfeld. The organizer provides starter lists before the race and publishes results, certificates, and photos afterward, contributing to the event's distinct local club-race atmosphere.

The Holzkirchner Marktlauf is a market-day running event in Holzkirchen, Bavaria, held alongside the Simon-Judi-Markt. It offers a spread of distances: a 5 km team run, a 10 km race, and a 10-mile option, plus short races for toddlers, children, and teenagers. The longer routes go out into the Holzkirchen countryside, with the 10-mile race using the Asberg loop. RSLC Holzkirchen e.V. organizes the event, and the field is capped at 1,200 runners overall, with a separate 200-runner limit for the Bergzeit 10-mile race. The event has been running for many years and feels like a local sports festival built around both serious runners and families.

The Thüngersheimer Bocksbeutellauf is a local running event in Thüngersheim, organized by TSV 1876 Thüngersheim e.V. It takes place in late October and features a series of races: children run 600 m and 1 km, older youth and hobby runners compete in a 2.5 km, and the main distances are 5 km and 10 km. The schedule progresses from the youngest runners at noon to the 10 km race in the afternoon, making the event suitable for families and club runners alike. The 5 km serves as a moderate challenge, while the 10 km is the more demanding option; the 2.5 km distance offers a shorter race for younger participants and casual adult runners. This is the fourth Thüngersheimer Bocksbeutellauf.

The Neustädter Sparkassen Nachtlauf is a night running event in Neustadt an der Aisch for runners and Nordic Walking participants. The programme begins with a 1.40 km children’s race for under-15s, followed by a 4.30 km hobby run, a 4.30 km Nordic Walking route, and a 10 km main race for more ambitious runners. The shorter races offer beginners, families, and fitness-focused participants an entry into the evening without committing to the main distance. The 10 km race is described as challenging, providing experienced runners a proper test rather than just another casual town run. The event has reached its 20th edition, and its main draw is simple: the city becomes a running venue after dark, with first-timers, hobby athletes, walkers, and competitive runners sharing the same programme.

Fackellauf Gerbrunn is an evening running event in Gerbrunn, Germany, organized by TSV Gerbrunn’s athletics department. The name translates to torch run, with participants running through the town illuminated by numerous torches. The main program includes 10 km and 5 km races, starting at 19:00; junior races commence earlier in the afternoon, and a hobby run offers a shorter, more relaxed option for less competitive runners. The start is located at Stefan-Krämer-Str. 22, with timing managed by race result. The event is designed for more than just those competing for top positions: spectators are also welcome, with Glühwein and bratwurst enhancing the November evening atmosphere. It is a small-town club race, not a large-scale spectacle, but the torch-lit course provides a distinct character.

Silvesterlauf Burggrumbach is a relaxed New Year's Eve fun run starting from the VfR sports grounds on Seemuehlstrasse in Burggrumbach, a village a few kilometers from Wuerzburg. Participants can select from multiple distances, including a fun run and children's or youth options. The event does not use timekeeping, focusing instead on finishing the year outdoors and active. Beginners, returning runners, and experienced runners are welcome to proceed at their own pace. The routes traverse the countryside surrounding Burggrumbach, featuring rolling hills and open fields instead of an urban course. VfR Burggrumbach athletics organizes the run, and the day concludes at the VfR sports center post-finish. Showers are provided, and participants can remain for tea, punch, mulled wine, sausages, and homemade cake, making the post-run gathering of the event.