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Kranichlauf Wanninchen is a small autumn running event in Brandenburg, Germany, held at the Heinz Sielmann Nature Experience Centre in Wanninchen, Görlsdorf district near Crinitz and Luckau. Participants can select 5 km or 10 km races, with a shorter children’s and school race of approximately 2.5 km also offered. The races commence in the morning, and the modest entry fees position it as a local, community-focused event. The route follows the edge of Sielmann’s Wanninchen nature landscape, where former mining land has developed into dunes, woods, and lakeside habitat. The course is notably flat and provides open views across Schlabendorfer See, making it suitable for both casual runners and those aiming for a consistent pace. The event originated as a new race for the Dahme-Spreewald running circuit and is organized locally. The Luckauer Läuferbund is listed for the series, and the Luckauer Kornkäfer and Heinz Sielmann Foundation are associated with the nature-oriented editions.

Branitzer Parklauf in October is a modest road race in Cottbus, Brandenburg, beginning at Pücklerstraße 53. The event takes place in October, commencing at 10:00 AM, and features simple race distances: 10 km, 5 km, and a 1 km option for children or school-aged participants. The race is coordinated by Cottbuser Parkläufer e.V. and is part of the Niederlausitz-Cup, integrating into the regional running schedule. Online registration is accessible via the club's website, with modest entry fees and a slight surcharge for late registration. The club also organizes other Branitz events, with records available for the 70th Branitzer Parklauf and a distinct Branitzer Pyramidenlauf listed on their schedule.

The Forster Herbstlauf is a small autumn street running event in Forst, Brandenburg, starting at the Stadion am Wasserturm on Jahnstrasse. It begins at 10:00 in the morning and offers three options: a 10 km run, a 5 km run, and a 5 km walk, suitable for runners and walkers alike. LTSV Forst Laufbewerbe organizes the event, with registration on the organizer's website. The entry fees are low: EUR 6 for the 10 km and EUR 4 for the 5 km, contributing to its local-club atmosphere. It is a young event, first held recently, and public race materials include start lists, participant lists, rankings, results, photos, and reports.

Braunsteichlauf Weißwasser is a local road-running event held at KieZ am Braunsteich in Weißwasser, Saxony. Races are organized around the Braunsteich lake. The event typically includes 10 km, 5 km, 2 km, and 800 m races, along with a walking option, catering to club runners, children, casual participants, and walkers. It is integrated into the local athletics framework for Oberlausitz-Neiße and Dresden, and it contributes to the Bezirksrangliste Dresden and the Fürst-Pückler-Pokal Niederlausitz-Cup. The course utilizes roads and paths encircling the lake, with the event center located at Am Braunsteichgraben / KieZ am Braunsteich. Laufbewegung Weißwasser is the organizing body, collaborating with StadtSportVerband Weißwasser e.V. for the charity-run aspect. The run originated in 1992, attracts approximately 300 to 500 participants, has a cap on entries, and permits late registration if spots remain. Entry fees are modest, timing services are provided, and all finishers are awarded a medal.

Lauf in die Tropen is a November running event in Krausnick, Brandenburg, centered on Tropical Islands instead of a town finish. Participants can select from 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, or 20 km distances; the 20 km race also accommodates relay teams. This event is included in the Lausitz-Laufserie Cup and is organized by SC TF Veranstaltungs gGmbH. Recent editions have typically seen a few hundred participants, with timing provided by race result. The course navigates the vicinity of Tropical Islands, concluding at the Tropical Islands Baderesort. This provides the race with a straightforward appeal: outdoor running in late autumn followed by indoor swimming, sauna, or wellness activities. The race has taken place annually since 2013, attracting both individual runners and relay teams. Registration offers flexibility through online pre-entry, phone entry, and in-person options available before or on race day.