Osnabrück · Germany
5K races near Osnabrück
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Upcoming 5K races near Osnabrück
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5JUL
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InSchildesche-Lauf
Bielefeld · 43 km away
5JUL
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18. ZfS-Münster City Run
Münster · 45 km away
8JUL
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Gütersloh läuft
Gütersloh · 47 km away
JUL 2
12JUL
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Speller Sparkassen Sommernachtslauf
Spelle · 41 km away
24JUL
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33. Fun-Lauf "Durch den Wewerschen Wald"
Paderborn · 78 km away
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AUG 9
7AUG
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Volksbank-Baumberge-Abendlauf Laer-Holthausen
Laer · 53 km away
8AUG
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Volkslauf um den Auesee
Espelkamp · 40 km away
8AUG
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Dülmener Wasserlauf
Dülmen · 72 km away
15AUG
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33. Detmolder Residenzlauf
Detmold · 68 km away
15AUG
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11. Dülmener Wasserlauf mit 5 km Walking
Dülmen · 72 km away
22AUG
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Exter FlexRun! 2026
Vlotho · 52 km away
29AUG
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50. Mindener Volkslauf
Minden · 59 km away
29AUG
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20. Salzbergener Raffinerielauf
Salzbergen · 48 km away
29AUG
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Warendorfer Emssee-Volkslauf
Warendorf · 36 km away
SEP 11
3SEP
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AOK-Firmenlauf Hamm
Hamm · 68 km away
5SEP
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39. Sparkassen-City-Lauf Meppen
Meppen · 69 km away
5SEP
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Volkslauf Eisbergen 2026
Porta Westfalica · 60 km away
6SEP
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Bismarckturmlauf Herford
herford · 49 km away
12SEP
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Diepholzer Stadtlauf
Diepholz · 43 km away
12SEP
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4. KlosterLauf Wiedenbrück
Rheda-Wiedenbrück · 51 km away
18SEP
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Delbrücker Katharinenlauf
Delbrück · 66 km away
19SEP
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Alfhausener Volkslauf
Alfhausen · 26 km away
19SEP
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21. Freimarktslauf
Garrel · 76 km away
26SEP
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Appelhülsener Landlauf
Nottuln · 61 km away
27SEP
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Herbstwaldlauf Neubeckum
Beckum · 57 km away
Osnabrück · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Osnabrück
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Citylauf Verl
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.
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.
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.
37. Westerwinkellauf
The Westerwinkellauf is a November road running event in Ascheberg-Herbern, organized by SV 1919 Herbern. The program ranges from a 400m Bambini run for children aged five and under to 5km and 10km road races, with walking offered over 5km.
The shorter races provide separate starts for children and students. The 2.8km Schlosslauf, 5km, and 10km are open to all age groups. RACE RESULT is used for registration, participant lists, results, and certificates. The organizer publishes course maps and a site plan. Regional partners support the event and assist with participant services on race day.
AOK Advents-Aaseelauf
The AOK Advents-Aaseelauf is an evening run in Münster, Germany, taking place on the first Advent around the Aasee. Participants can select from 3 km, 5 km, or 10 km distances. The shorter races begin in the late afternoon, with the 10 km race commencing after dark.
The course is flat, and all distances conclude at the same finish line, contributing to a compact and straightforward event. With results documented across multiple past editions, this event is more than a single winter run; it is a local Münster tradition offering choices for children, novice runners, and those seeking a quicker 5 km or 10 km pace before the Christmas season begins.
Barbara-Runde Bergkamen
The Barbara-Runde Bergkamen begins at the Römerbergstadion in Bergkamen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This winter road-running event features 5 km and 10 km races. The program includes a walking event, a 5 x 2,000 m relay, a 340 m Bambini run, and student races over 800 m, 2,000 m, and 3,000 m.
SuS Oberaden Laufbewerbe organizes the race, which started in 1985 and is now in its 36th edition. The field typically numbers a few hundred runners, with event listings indicating participation between 501 and 1,000. One recent return after a long pause drew approximately 300 starters. Results are published via my.race|result, and the event also shares race photos from local photographers.
Adventslauf Lage
Adventslauf Lage sends all distances into the Lagenser Stadtwald, a town forest near the center of Lage in the Lippe district, close to the Teutoburger Wald. This is an annual winter running and walking event offering 5 km and 10 km options for adults, with separate results for runners and walkers, and a 1000 meter race for school students.
The routes primarily use forest and field paths, featuring moderate climbs instead of a flat road-race layout. TG Lage, through its running department, organizes the event. The race has a practical local-race atmosphere: thorough preparation, standard execution, modest entry fees, and distances suitable for various ability levels. Favorable winter conditions have occasionally aided runners in achieving personal bests, making it a fitting event for those aiming for a specific time or seeking a structured walk or run through the Stadtwald.
Snertloop De Lutte
Snertloop De Lutte is a winter road race held in De Lutte, a village in the Twente region of the eastern Netherlands. The race begins at Dorpshoes Erve Boerrigter on Plechelmusstraat, featuring three course options: 5.3 km, 9.6 km, and a free 2.4 km event for children aged 12 and under. Loopgroep De Lutte is the organizing body. Chip timing is provided for the longer distances, and the event has a participant cap of 1,100, meaning the registration list can fill rapidly.
The course extends from the village into the undulating terrain and woodlands surrounding De Lutte. The youth distance route incorporates the nearby Kerkebos. Participants include club athletes, competitive runners, novices, and children. Awards are presented to the top three finishers in each category. A distinctive local element is the namesake "snert" (thick Dutch pea soup), which is served to all participants upon completion, complementing the cold-weather nature of the event.
19. Rietberger Adventslauf
The Rietberger Adventslauf is a running event in Rietberg, taking place during the Advent season. The race is framed as a way to close out the year on foot. It is a community race, not focused solely on speed, with organizers prioritizing the shared experience.
The event welcomes runners aiming for a solid performance alongside those who participate for movement and enjoyment. Its main tradition is the year-end, festive-season setting: people run together before the holidays. The mood centers on participation and togetherness rather than pure competition.
Weihnachts-Crosslauf Borgholzhausen
The Weihnachts-Crosslauf Borgholzhausen is a cross-country running event held before Christmas in Borgholzhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Participants can select from 5 km, 10 km, or the 16 km main race. Nordic Walking is also offered. LC Solbad Ravensberg is the organizer, and chip timing is used for results.
The start and finish are located at Ravensberger Stadion. The course soon transitions to a hilly cross-country path surrounding Borgholzhausen. It has frequent ascents and descents, differing from a flat road-race pace. The event typically attracts between 501 and 1,000 participants, including competitive runners, local club members, amateur athletes, participants of various ages, and walkers.
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About 5K races in Osnabrück
Osnabrück Training Notes
Osnabrück hosts 48 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 easy runs close to the river Hase, the Wüste, Weststadt, Sonnenhügel, Eversburg, and the sport parks at Illoshöhe and Gretesch. OS RunningClub Community gives the scene its steady heartbeat, with Tempo Dienstag on Tuesday at 18:30, Community Runs on Thursday at 18:45, and Sunday Long Runs at 11:00. Beginners sit around 8:00 min/km or slower, and quicker groups go 5:00 min/km or faster. The club mood is simple: pace matters, but the group matters too. Piesberg anchors the hard stuff, with the Osnabrücker Piesberg-Ultra-Marathon, PUMelchen, and the 10. Osnabrücker 6-Stunden-Lauf on local calendars.
Locals ride out into Osnabrücker Land when they want base miles, intervals, and that group-ride flow. Radsport - OSC Mein Verein keeps it serious but open, with about 25 active members, mixed groups, a women-only group, beginner work on group riding and clipless pedals, and advanced sessions for structured training and event prep. OSC road training starts at 18:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from the Aktivital entrance. RSG Hellern, RSG Sonntagsrunde, RSG Dienstagsrunde, and Mittwochskracher fill the week with social rides. The climbs sit where the valley rises toward Piesberg, the Wiehen Hills, and the northern tip of the Teutoburg Forest. The Peace Route is the named anchor ride, running from Münster to Osnabrück.
Spring and early autumn feel best because locals can stack Z2, long runs, and steady road rides without much fuss. Summer brings Tuesday and Thursday OSC road training at 18:00, weekend road rides by arrangement, and the Sommerlaufserie des TV Georgsmarienhütte on the Rehlberg. JustGo also makes gravel loops from 30 minutes to 4 hours, so a quick spin or a long gravel day both start cleanly. Winter changes the kit and the surface. Cyclists move into Wednesday mobilization and conditioning from 18:00 to 19:00 in Hall D, Thursday strength from 18:00 to 19:00 in the Old Weight Room, and weekend Cross, MTB, or Gravel rides.