Nuremberg · Germany
5K races near Nuremberg
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Upcoming 5K races near Nuremberg
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4JUL
Run · road · 5K
40. Hochstraßenlauf
Weisendorf · 26 km away
5JUL
Run · road · 5K
11. Petersberg Berg-Crosslauf
Marktbergel · 52 km away
8JUL
Run · road · 5K
Firmenlauf Amberg-Sulzbach
Amberg · 56 km away
JUL 4
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
27. Crosslauf Fichtenau
Fichtenau-Lautenbach · 75 km away
24JUL
Run · road · 5K
10. Sparkassen-Adam-Riese-Nachtlauf
Bad Staffelstein · 72 km away
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26JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Burgholzlauf Scheßlitz
Schesslitz · 59 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Altmühl-Jura Halbmarathon
Greding · 50 km away
AUG 1
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Velburger Burgberglauf
Velburg · 50 km away
SEP 6
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
Krackenberglauf Geiselwind
Geiselwind · 56 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
Seenlandmarathon
Pleinfeld · 39 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Erlangen Lauf in die Mönau
Erlangen · 17 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Fürst Carl Seenlandmarathon
Pleinfeld · 39 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
Lichtenauer Wildschütz-Klostermannlauf
Lichtenau · 34 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
Waldmeisterlauf Painten
Painten · 74 km away
Nuremberg · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Nuremberg
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Ochsenweiherlauf Emskirchen
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.
41. Pegnitztallauf 2026
The Pegnitztallauf is an afternoon race day in Vorra, Germany, with all finishes at the Tennisanlage in 91247 Vorra. The main program offers runners a 5K for adults and youth, a 10K for adults, and a 5K Nordic walk for adults, with the races commencing at 3:00 PM.
The course is flat and uses a single-loop layout, so participants do not have to repeat laps. Children’s and youth races are also part of the day, making it more of a local club-style event than a narrow adult road race.
41. Muswiesenlauf
The Muswiesenlauf is a public road and trail race in Rot am See-Musdorf, Hohenlohe. It takes place on Muswiese Saturday during the traditional Muswiese fair. The main distances are 10,000 meters and 5,000 meters. Additionally, there are separate student races of 500, 1,000, and 2,500 meters, along with a 5,000-meter youth run. The event caters to children, teenagers, club runners, and local adults.
The course consists of approximately half asphalt farm roads and half gravel forest paths, offering varied terrain. The race draws participants because of its connection with the Muswiese, a festival in Rot am See-Musdorf dating back to 1434. Organizers state the run is the oldest public race in the region. All participants receive a certificate, and children are given a toy car chip, a small custom that aligns with the family-oriented race schedule.
Citylauf Schwabach 2026
RIBE Citylauf Schwabach
The RIBE Citylauf Schwabach begins at Schwabach’s market square in Bavaria, southwest of Nuremberg, sending runners along the “Golden Miles” surrounding the gold-leaf city. This autumn road-running event features short children’s races, a 5.3 km hobby run, Nordic walking, a 10.2 km race, a half marathon, a three-person half-marathon relay, and a 21 km Goldschläger Marsch for walkers and hikers. TV 1848 Schwabach e.V. organizes the event, with a program designed for families and runners seeking a challenging effort.
The longer route departs the old town for Schwabach’s outskirts, with sections toward the old linden tree, Wildenbergen, Leitelshof, Weiler, the model airfield near Rohr, Kottensdorf, and Gustenfelden before returning to the market square finish. The course is not merely a flat city loop; it challenges the legs while crossing autumn countryside outside a town historically linked to gold leaf production. Schwabach’s medieval city wall and old-town setting provide the race with a local character, while the participant list unites Bambini runners, school-age children, hobby runners, competitive club runners, walkers, hikers, and relay teams over the same event weekend.
5. Wiesent-Challenge 10 km Straßenlauf und 12 km Panoramatrail mit Oberfränkischen Meisterschaften im Trail-Lauf
The Wiesent-Challenge is a running event in Waischenfeld, Bavaria. Its main road option is a 10 km race, and a panorama trail hosts the Upper Franconian Trail Running Championship. It takes place in autumn and has been organized since 2021, with road races and panorama trails added to the program since 2025.
The race day includes children’s races, a 2 x 5 km relay, and a 400 m opening run for participants with and without disabilities. The route atmosphere is supported by twelve active clubs and more than 1,000 spectators across three zones. The Sport- und Bürgerhalle Waischenfeld hosts the award ceremony, a party, sports fair, music, and catering.
Nürnberger Winterlaufserie
The Nürnberger Winterlaufserie is a winter street-running series in Nuremberg, Germany, based at Dutzendteich. Runners can choose 5 km or 10 km, with the start at Gutmann am Dutzendteich on Bayernstrasse.
The series is organized by Runningconcepts Sissy Baumann and belongs to the Nürnberger Winterlaufserie am Dutzendteich cup. It is a straightforward local race setup: short road distances, a fixed meeting point by the lake area, and a format that suits runners who want winter racing without committing to a long course.
Kordigast-Berglauf
The Kordigast-Berglauf is a 5 km mountain run in Weismain, Bavaria, starting at noon with the objective to run uphill. Organized by TV Weismain 1904 e.V., it typically occurs in late autumn or early winter on the local running calendar, often on a Saturday. The race is small and regional, not crowded; one recent edition had 84 participants.
Mountainman Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn
The Mountainman Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn is a trail running and hiking event held on Saint Nicholas Sunday, based at the football club in Pommelsbrunn, within the Hersbrucker Schweiz area of Nürnberger Land. It combines elements of a winter trail day with a family outing. Runners can select challenging routes, including the 44 km XL Nussknacker-Trail, which features approximately 1,582 metres of elevation gain and qualifies for the UTMB Index. Hikers and families have access to shorter route options. The 32 km L route, named the Krampus-Trail, reinforces the event's Saint Nicholas theme.
The routes traverse the Franconian hill country, incorporating local landmarks such as the 1000hmr.de path, the Hohlen Fels viewpoint overlooking the Happurger Stausee, and the Höhenglücksteig climbing and cave area in Hirschbachtal. The XL category is substantial, with over 250 finishers in a recent edition, suggesting a significant competitive field. However, the event's scope extends beyond competitive trail running. The Family Wichtel-Trail, a 5 km hike with around 130 metres of climbing, includes participants like Saint Nicholas, elves, alpacas, children, adults without children, and even dogs available for booking, offering a playful contrast to the longer mountain trails.
Amberger Silvesterlauf
16. THERAmed-Adam-Riese-Silvesterlauf
The THERAmed-Adam-Riese-Silvesterlauf is a New Year's Eve running event in Bad Staffelstein, a spa town in Upper Franconia, Germany. The main race is a challenging 10 km, with shorter distances also available, catering to various runner abilities.
The route begins and ends at the Adam-Riese-Halle, the central race venue. Participants come to Bad Staffelstein to conclude the year with a demanding run, embracing the straightforward appeal of a local year-end sporting tradition.
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About 5K races in Nuremberg
Nürnberg Training Notes
Nuremberg hosts 25 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 Pegnitz when they want easy base miles without leaving town. Wöhrder Wiese gives you a 5-10 km loop, and Wöhrder See works when you just want steady Z2 from the U-Bahn. The castle moat and Burggraben keep you honest, because the old-town loop is quite challenging due to the inclines. Luitpoldhain and the parade grounds at Dutzenteich suit stronger runners doing longer efforts. Parkrun Wöhrdersee keeps things social, while 1. FC Nürnberg and Post SV Nürnberg sit in the local club picture. FunRun Südwestpark, B2RUN Nürnberg, SportScheck RUN Nürnberg, Pace Race Nürnberg, and the Nürnberger Winterlaufserie give the calendar its rhythm.
Cyclists use Nürnberg as a launch pad, because the city can send you out into the world fast. SALA Cycling Collective covers the weekly spread, from 45 km Fun Rides at 22 km/h or under to Hammer Time at 32 km/h or above. RC-Herpersdorf 1919 e.V. anchors the scene with the 30. Herpersdorf-Cup. The west side gives you around 1600 kilometers of signed routes, including the Hohenzollern adventure cycle path and Five Rivers Cycle Route. Moritzberg The Climb, Kalchreuth Short and Sweet, and Hegnenberg Loop bring the weekend legs, while Franconian Switzerland gives hills with up to a 200-meter difference in height.
Spring and autumn feel like the cleanest training blocks here, because the weather usually lets runners and riders stack weeks without too much drama. Summer afternoons hit around 24°C and nights around 19°C, so most people do intervals early and get their long Z2 rides done before it gets hot. Wöhrder See, the Pegnitz, and the canal corridors stay useful when the city centre feels busy. Winter changes the game, because average temperatures sit around -1°C to 3°C. Runners lean into the Nürnberger Winterlaufserie, while cyclists keep base miles flatter or save the harder stuff for milder days.