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5K races near Oldenburg

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Upcoming 5K races near Oldenburg

This week 4

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46. Küstenkanallauf

Friesoythe · 27 km away

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Bremer Brückenlauf

Brême · 40 km away

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8. Wybelsumer Polderlauf

Emden · 72 km away

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Küstenkanallauf

Kampe · 26 km away

JUL 2

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Friesencross Wangerland

Schillig · 64 km away

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Bokeler Windmühlen-Lauf

Beverstedt · 52 km away

AUG 5

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Dorflauf - Negenbargen / Jackstede

Negenbargen · 60 km away

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Schortenser Jever-Fun-Lauf

Schortens · 48 km away

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Bremen · 40 km away

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26. Verdener Stadt-Lauf

Verden · 72 km away

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39. Internationale Jever-Fun-Lauf

Jever · 53 km away

SEP 13

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39. Sparkassen-City-Lauf Meppen

Meppen · 80 km away

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Wardenburger Sommerlauf

Wardenburg · 8 km away

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Dörverden läuft 2026

Dörverden · 75 km away

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22. Glomb City Marathon Bremerhaven

Bremerhaven · 52 km away

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Winschoten · 78 km away

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Diepholzer Stadtlauf

Diepholz · 60 km away

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Brokser Volkslauf Bruchhausen-Vilsen

Bruchhausen-Vilsen · 62 km away

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19. Braker hkk Lauf

Brake (Unterweser) · 27 km away

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Alfhausener Volkslauf

Alfhausen · 73 km away

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21. Freimarktslauf

Garrel · 24 km away

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32. Citylauf Leer

Leer · 51 km away

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Rotenburger City-Lauf

Rotenburg · 80 km away

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Rasteder Ellernteichstaffellauf

Rastede · 12 km away

Oldenburg · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Oldenburg

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Thänhuser Schloss Erbhof-Lauf 2026

The Thänhuser Schloss Erbhof-Lauf begins and ends at Kirchwiehe, directly across from Schloss Erbhof in Thedinghausen, Lower Saxony. Organized by TSV Thedinghausen, this October road-race event offers 10 km and 5 km races, alongside an 800 m children’s run. Established in 2016, the event caters to children, youth runners, active adults, and masters. The primary course is a measured, flat 5 km loop, completed once by 5 km participants and twice by 10 km runners. The 5 km route is also suitable for nordic walking, welcoming those not focused on race times. The children’s 800 m “Löwenlauf” takes place in the Baumpark adjacent to Schloss Erbhof, providing a short race for the youngest participants near the main start and finish landmark.

Oldenburg Marathon

The Oldenburg Marathon is a road race held in Lower Saxony each October, with events in and around Oldenburg and Edewecht. Participants can select from multiple distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon, a half-marathon relay, and a children’s mile. This variety accommodates both novice runners and those targeting the full 42.195 km. It is the largest running event between the Weser and the Ems, having recorded over 7,000 registrations and sold-out start positions in a recent year. The start is located on Gartenstraße near the Schlossgarten. The route incorporates city streets and natural paths between Edewecht and Oldenburg. The half marathon attracts the most participants, with over 2,500 registrations, followed by the 10 km race with approximately 2,000 runners. Oldenburg's city run originated in 1986, and the Oldenburger Marathonverein has organized the marathon under its present name since 2009. The scale of the event necessitates closing numerous city center streets, and local officials, including the mayor who traditionally gives the starting signal, participate on race morning.

Oldenburg Marathon 2026

The Oldenburg Marathon begins in Hude, outside Oldenburg, directing runners toward the city rather than using a simple downtown loop. This road running event in Lower Saxony, Germany, starts in the morning and concludes centrally on Schlossplatz. It stands as the largest running event in the Weser-Ems region, anticipating over 5,000 participants across all races. The course spans approximately 32 km from Hude to the Hunte River, then proceeds along the river into Oldenburg for the final 10 km through the city. All race distances conclude on Schlossplatz, meaning shorter events and the marathon share the same city-center finish line. The participant field is substantial, creating the atmosphere of a regional mass race, with marathoners, participants in shorter races, club athletes, and local runners converging on the same finish area.

Silvesterlauf Rund um die Thülsfelder Talsperre

A cannon blast from the local firecracker club signals the start of the Silvesterlauf Rund um die Thülsfelder Talsperre, a New Year’s Eve race held at the Thülsfelder Talsperre in Lower Saxony. Based in Garrel and Molbergen-Dwergte, the event offers participants a final run of the year around the reservoir. SV Molbergen Laufbewerbe manages the program, featuring 10 km and 5 km races, shorter 2 km and 1 km children’s races, and Nordic walking. This race has been a fixture on the local running calendar since 1975, typically drawing hundreds of participants, with record editions exceeding a thousand finishers. The courses consist of marked circuits on paved forest paths and the paved dike encircling the reservoir. They have a flat profile and include kilometer markers. All races conclude at Große Tredde in Molbergen-Dwergte. The event provides online and on-site registration, parking, showers, printed certificates, and medals for children. Beyond race times, participants are drawn to the end-of-year atmosphere, the distinct starting signal, and the post-race gathering, where pea soup is a customary part of the tradition.

Silvesterlauf Varel-Obenstrohe

The Silvesterlauf Varel-Obenstrohe is a New Year’s Eve road race in Varel-Obenstrohe, Lower Saxony, starting from the TuS Obenstrohe sports hall on Plaggenkrugstraße. TuS Obenstrohe Laufbewerbe organizes the event, featuring a main 10 km or 5 km race at noon, preceded by shorter children’s races of 1 km and 500 m. A Nordic Walking category is also available. The event is straightforward: start lists, results, and photos are published online, with registration handled via the organizer’s website. It attracts many club runners, families, walkers, and year-end joggers, regardless of weather conditions. One past edition saw many participants in drizzling rain, achieving 300 online registrations. While children’s participation can decrease in harsh weather, the race’s core is community, focusing on shared activity and a relaxed end-of-year atmosphere.

Silvesterlauf Stuhr-Fahrenhorst

Silvesterlauf Stuhr-Fahrenhorst is a New Year's Eve cross-country race held in Fahrenhorst, a village within the municipality of Stuhr in Lower Saxony. LC Hansa Stuhr organizes it as part of its club calendar; the event has taken place annually since 1977. Participants can select from routes of 4.5 km, 9.5 km, and 13.5 km, accommodating both those seeking a brief year-end run and individuals aiming for a more challenging effort before evening festivities. The routes traverse fields and forest surrounding Fahrenhorst, featuring a gently undulating profile distinct from a flat road race. The course is suitable for spikes, indicating typical winter cross-country conditions rather than a simple road run with a holiday theme. Results, certificates, start lists, and photographs are made available post-race, maintaining a club-event feel while providing a record for participants.

Silvesterlauf Sögel

Silvesterlauf Nordenham / Anners

Silvesterlauf Nordenham / Anners is a New Year's Eve road-running event in Nordenham, Lower Saxony, held at the TSV Abbehausen/Nordenham sports facility on Enjebuhrer Strasse. The program is straightforward and local, featuring a 10 km run, a 5 km run, Nordic walking, walking or hiking, and a short 0.6 km race for children and school pupils. The children's race begins in the morning, followed by the 5 km, and then the 10 km shortly after.

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About 5K races in Oldenburg

Oldenburg Base Miles

Oldenburg hosts 33 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals keep running simple in Oldenburg, because the city feels green, spacious, tidy, and relaxed. Schloss Oldenburg gives you beautifully landscaped palace garden paths. Eversten Holz sits just west and turns that into a nice 6 km run. 5 km. The Hunte River gives longer off-road Z2, and its multi-use path runs up to 8 km east to Moorhauser Polder. The palace garden loop is 6 km. The palace garden loop is 2 km. Absolute Run meets every Monday at 18:30 at ABSOLUTE RUN Oldenburg. The Oldenburg Marathon, Everstener Brunnenlauf, Herbstlauf TuS Ofen, and Lop dwasch dorn Wildenloh keep the calendar honest.

Locals ride the same way they run: flat, steady, and unshowy. RSC Oldenburg is the main club name, and the club is on the road and off-road. RSC Oldenburg has training from U9 to Masters 4 and runs sessions almost daily. Tuesday road training starts at Fliegerhorst. Thursday road training uses the Wesermarsch road route from April 2nd. The east side stays flat and flat, so base miles and intervals matter more than climbing legs. Utkiek Osternburg is where the hill talk starts. The Mittsommernachtskriterium gives the crit crowd an 800-meter circuit race. The RTF Zwischen Meer, Marsch und Moor and the November 19 cross race give riders anchor events with gran fondo and cyclocross energy.

June, July, October, and November are the best months to train here. Summer keeps the running calendar lively, with the Osternburger Mittsommernachts-Berglauf starting at Utkiek Osternburg and running a true mountain course. The Oldenburg-Marsch und Chauken-Marsch suits walkers and hikers who want time on foot. The Meerlauf brings toddlers, children, and youth into the same active weekend. Cyclists get the RTF Zwischen Meer, Marsch und Moor on June 2nd. Winter changes the tone for both sports. Runners still get flat loops and wooded shelter. Riders move carefully, because the Eisbein tour was moved to April 18th after poor road conditions stopped the February 7th date.