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AOK-Firmenlauf Bochum

Witten · 62 km away

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21. Drevenacker Volksbank Abendlauf

Hünxe-Drevenack · 69 km away

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InSchildesche-Lauf

Bielefeld · 62 km away

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18. ZfS-Münster City Run

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Gütersloh läuft

Gütersloh · 52 km away

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JUL 3

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Speller Sparkassen Sommernachtslauf

Spelle · 46 km away

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Bocholt · 71 km away

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Rieslinglauf und Rheingauer Halbmarathon Oestrich-Winkel

Oestrich · 48 km away

AUG 14

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Blaulichtlauf Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen · 62 km away

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Volksbank-Baumberge-Abendlauf Laer-Holthausen

Laer · 21 km away

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Dülmener Wasserlauf

Dülmen · 28 km away

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11. Dülmener Wasserlauf mit 5 km Walking

Dülmen · 28 km away

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21. Gladbecker Sparkassenlauf

Gladbeck · 67 km away

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Hamminkelner Citylauf

Hamminkeln · 76 km away

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9. Sparkassen-Abendlauf

Recklinghausen · 49 km away

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Run Bike Run Borne

Borne · 70 km away

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20. Salzbergener Raffinerielauf

Salzbergen · 44 km away

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Ruhrauenlauf Mühlheim

Mülheim an der Ruhr · 79 km away

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Warendorfer Emssee-Volkslauf

Warendorf · 25 km away

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Dortmund Hörde · 54 km away

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Do it fast - Dortmund

Dortmund · 51 km away

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Stadtwerke Halbmarathon Bochum

Bochum · 60 km away

SEP 18

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AOK-Firmenlauf Hamm

Hamm · 34 km away

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19. Höinger Heidelauf

Ense-Höingen · 58 km away

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Bismarckturmlauf Herford

herford · 77 km away

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Lembecker Lauf Rund um den Galgenberg

Dorsten · 57 km away

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Charity Walk & Run Dortmund

Dortmund · 51 km away

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Welterbelauf Zollverein Essen-Stoppenberg

Essen · 70 km away

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4. KlosterLauf Wiedenbrück

Rheda-Wiedenbrück · 48 km away

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Möhnesee Pokallauf

Günne · 59 km away

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21. Hattinger Hüttenlauf

Hattingen · 69 km away

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Förderturm Charity Firmenlauf Essen

Essen · 70 km away

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Delbrücker Katharinenlauf

Delbrück · 68 km away

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Alfhausener Volkslauf

Alfhausen · 64 km away

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38. Möhnesee-Pokal-Lauf = Mehr als eine Herausforderung

Möhnesee-Günne · 59 km away

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Appelhülsener Landlauf

Nottuln · 19 km away

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126. Bertlicher Straßenläufe

Herten · 53 km away

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Grüffelo-Lauf Dortmund

Dortmund · 51 km away

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Herbstwaldlauf Neubeckum

Beckum · 37 km away

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21. Herner St. Martini City-Lauf

Herne · 55 km away

Münster · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Münster

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

The 12th Citylauf Verl had nearly 2,400 finishers. New personal bests were set at the front, including an athlete who improved her 10km time again. This strong turnout highlights its appeal for competitive runners.

Volks- und Feuerwehrlauf Rhede

The Volks- und Feuerwehrlauf Rhede, organized by the fire brigade, takes place in Rhede, North Rhine-Westphalia, every October since 2016. The event caters to a broad range of participants, not exclusively competitive runners. Adults and older teenagers can select between a 5 km or a 10 km road race, and younger children have their own shorter races. The race offerings include a 1.25 km mini run, a 2.5 km children’s race, a 5 km Jedermann-Lauf, and the 10 km Volkslauf. The Rhede volunteer fire brigade and the city fire brigade association organize the event. Online registration is available, and start lists, results, photos, and reports are published post-event.

De Jong & Laan Halve Marathon Oldenzaal

The De Jong & Laan Halve Marathon Oldenzaal is an autumn running event held annually in Oldenzaal, Overijssel. The half marathon is the primary race, complemented by 10 km, 5 km, and youth 1 km and 2 km races. A business run and a school championship are also part of the event, broadening participation beyond just half-marathon competitors. Early registrants receive their start numbers by mail, while later entrants pick theirs up at the venue. During the LAAC Twente era, the race was known as the Halve van LAAC and utilized the outskirts of Oldenzaal. As development encroached on that area, organizers relocated the course towards Weerselo, eventually introducing a new route and the name Huttenkloasloop. That iteration guided participants through the scenic, undulating countryside surrounding Oldenzaal, bearing the motto “Not the fastest, but the most beautiful!” The event is now named Halve Marathon Oldenzaal, retaining the same route, and is managed by Stichting Halve Marathon Oldenzaal. De Jong & Laan serves as the main sponsor, and the event contributes to Kans voor een kind.

Kreis Waldlaufmeisterschaften Bochum

The Kreis Waldlaufmeisterschaften Bochum is a cross-country running event held in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, beginning at Weitmarer Holz. Typically scheduled for October, it starts in the early afternoon around 13:15. The event features a range of race distances: 9.7 km, 4.8 km, 2.5 km, 1.6 km, and 1.3 km. The championship caters to local forest running, with shorter distances suitable for younger participants, club members, and adults seeking a cross-country race without a significant distance commitment. Registration is available via the organizer's website, which also hosts start lists, results, photos, and reports. Limited reviews suggest a modest event, with one participant rating the atmosphere above the course's appeal, indicating a local race-day feel might be prioritized over a spectacular route.

Auto Mattern Wälle-Lauf

Samba drums in Herford’s city center and loud music in the Ludwig-Jahn-Stadion give the Auto Mattern Wälle-Lauf a distinct race-day atmosphere compared to a typical local road run. This running event takes place in Herford, Germany, on a Sunday in late October, featuring a 10 km road race, a 6.8 km company run, and shorter races for children and students. The stadium serves as the start point, with the main 10 km field and company runners scheduled for midday, following the youth races. Annually, nearly 1,500 athletes participate, cheered on by thousands of spectators along the course. Runners travel from Herford, the broader Ostwestfalen-Lippe area, and throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. Polizei SV and RC Endspurt Herford established and continue to develop the event, with support from local partners like Auto Mattern, Techniker Krankenkasse, and Volksbank.

27. Crosslauf durch das Backumer Tal

Crosslauf durch das Backumer Tal is a running event in Herten-Disteln, with all races finishing at the Sportanlage on Fritz-Erler-Str. 2a in Herten. The program includes a 2.8k relay plus adult races over 4.7k and 6.6k, with separate races for children and youth. The adult courses are flat, so the 4.7k and 6.6k options suit runners who want a short cross-country-style race without a hilly profile. The mix of relay, adult, children’s, and youth races makes it more of a local club-style race day than a single-distance event.

43. Styrumer Straßenlauf "Rund um die Neustadtstraße"

The Styrumer Straßenlauf “Rund um die Neustadtstraße” is a German road race centered on Neustadtstraße in Styrum. The event lists distances from 5 km to 100 km, with additional options of 7.5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, 25 km, a half marathon, and 50 km. It is listed in the laufen.de Laufkalender, allowing runners to find events by distance and select races on officially measured courses that contribute to German athletics best lists. Races in this calendar partner with laufen.de or are registered via the German Athletics Association system, which has overseen road running since 1963, providing rules, timing, and safety standards.

13. Gütersloher DJK Halbmarathon

The Gütersloh Half Marathon takes place in November in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, organized by DJK Gütersloh. The event features a measured half marathon, 10 km and 5 km races for teenagers and adults, and short children’s races of 400 m, 800 m, and 1 km. The half marathon course is measured by the DLV to IAAF/AIMS standards, allowing performances to count for official rankings. The event caters to families and regular runners alike: Bambini and school-age races offer awards for the top three boys and girls. Ceremonies are held in a tent after each race, and participants can download certificates from the timing company’s website.

Oeventroper Volks- und Straßenlauf

The Oeventroper Volks- und Straßenlauf is a paved town run in Arnsberg-Oeventrop, Germany, featuring 10 km, 5 km, and children’s races. It is organised by TuS 1896 Oeventrop e.V., begins at the Sportzentrum In den Oeren, and is part of the Volksbank Sauerland Lauf Cup. The event has taken place annually since 1982, and the main 10 km race follows an AIMS/IAAF-certified course. The route is a flat loop on asphalt roads through Oeventrop’s centre, marked with kilometre signs. The field is extensive: the 10 km includes age groups up to M95 and W95, with separate children’s and youth categories for younger participants. Race-day provisions are functional, including race result timing, online and printed certificates, name-printed bibs, changing rooms, showers, public transport access, and parking near REWE and ALDI on Widayweg.

Styrumer Strassenlauf Rund um die NeustadtStrasse

The Styrumer Straßenlauf begins near Sportpark Styrum in Mülheim, taking place in late October. This event is Mülheim’s oldest running race, put on by Styrumer TV. The primary race is 5 km, with additional races for younger age groups. The name “Rund um die Neustadtstraße” reflects its neighborhood origins. The 5 km course winds through Sportpark Styrum. Children’s races include 1 km for U8 and U10 participants, and 2 km for U12, U14, and U16 participants. Styrumer Turnverein receives support for the event from Mülheimer SportService, reinforcing its connection to the city's local sports scene.

Wittener Abendlauf

The Wittener Abendlauf is an evening road race at Kemnader See in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Participants can select either a 5 km or 10 km distance, with a walking option available for the 5 km course. The event's timing gives it its name: the 5 km run and walk begins at 19:00, and the 10 km race starts at 20:00. The start line is located by the Seglerheim at Kemnader See, connecting the race to the lake area on Bochum's southern edge rather than the city center. It is a compact local event, typically attracting between 301 and 500 participants, and the entry fees are modest: EUR 7 for 5 km and EUR 9 for 10 km. PV Triathlon TG Witten organizes the race, with TG Witten 1848 e.V. listed as a partner. Late entries are accepted on-site shortly before the start for an additional fee.

Loop Esch Door Tubbergen

Loop Esch Door Tubbergen is a compact road-running event in Tubbergen, Overijssel, taking place on the first Sunday of November. It starts and finishes on Raadhuisplein in the village center, with runners and spectators gathered around the square. The program offers several options: 5 km and 10 km races, a company run over 5 or 10 km, kids’ runs from 500 m to 1500 m, a 500 m Uitblinkers Run, and walking routes of 6 or 12 km. The course departs the center for the surrounding countryside, runs over the Tubbergse Esch, and returns to the village heart. The organizers describe it as challenging but fast, suitable for runners aiming for a quick 5 km or 10 km, as well as those seeking a local race-day atmosphere. The Uitblinkers Run is for participants with a disability and replaces the former G-Run name. Approximately 81 volunteers support the event, contributing to a day that feels like a broad village sports festival, not just a series of races.

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Münster Base Miles

Münster hosts 88 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 the Promenade, Aasee, Werse, Dortmund-Ems-Kanal, and the park chain from Wienburgpark to Südpark when they want easy rhythm. KRAFT Runners meet at Fyal Coffeeshop on Geisbergweg 8 every Tuesday at 19:00, and good company is the point. Laufsportfreunde Münster e.V. brings the marathon brain, with 12-week plans from Michael Holtkötter. The 24. Volksbank-Münster-Marathon is the anchor event, with Schlossplatz as the start and Prinzipal Markt as the finish. Aasee keeps the Münster Silvesterlauf handy when winter legs need a reset.

Münster is the cycling capital of Germany, and locals use those 4,500 signposted, mostly flat cycle paths for base miles without overthinking it. The Promenade loops around the city centre, and the Pättkes pull you into Münsterland on small asphalt roads, separate cycle paths, and trails. keep the club scene old-school. Kiepenkerl RTF and 41. Toller Bomberg - TMT sit there as anchor rides. A 10 km loop gains 130 m and still finds singletrack.

Spring and Summer are the best months, because the city lets runners stack intervals by Aasee and cyclists roll Z2 into Münsterland without much fuss. Summer sits around the German average, and the Werse feels busy when the weather turns good. Locals still watch the sky, because Münster has above-average rainy days and the highest daily rainfall landed on 28 July 2014. Winter stays fairly mild, and snowfall is unusual. Runners keep the parks, the Promenade, and the city races in play, while riders keep using the Pättkes, the 100 Castles Route, and the Werse-Radweg for steady miles.