Half Marathon races near Schwarzenbek

CURREX Alsterlauf is a city-center road race in Hamburg, starting and finishing on Ballindamm beside the Alster. The main event is a 10 km race around the Outer Alster. The program also includes a 5 km run, a 1 km children's run, and an R5K “Sub 22” race for young runners aiming at fast times. The course is flat, fully asphalted, officially measured, and traffic-free, with clear kilometer markers and bib-chip timing. It suits runners chasing a personal best as well as people who want a first race that feels simple and controlled. The 10 km loop follows Hamburg's classic lakeside running ground around the Outer Alster, while the shorter races mostly use the Ballindamm loop and may include an Inner Alster version. It is one of Europe's larger 10 km races. The field mixes serious club runners, younger athletes from the national R5K Tour, children, first-timers, and runners who mainly want a big-city race in a clean central setting. Each distance has its own fixed start time. Arrive early enough for bib pickup and start preparation.

The Bramfelder Halbmarathon begins at the Gropiusring sports facility in Bramfeld, Hamburg. Established in 1992, this autumn road race provides three distance options: a half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km. Starting at 10:00 AM, it typically attracts slightly over 300 participants, giving it a community feel rather than that of a large city event. The course encircles Bramfelder See, a lake situated in Hamburg's north-east. Its flat terrain is suitable for runners aiming for a fast personal best. This event is ideal for those seeking a swift autumn run across various distances. Timing is managed by race result, and registration is available via the organizer's website.

The Stadtwerke Lübeck Marathon takes runners from Lübeck’s old town to Travemünde on the Baltic Sea and back. This October road race offers five distances: 2 km, 4 km, 10 km, a half marathon, and the full 42.2 km marathon. The same race day accommodates children, beginners, regular club runners, and marathoners. The route begins in a medieval Hanseatic city, crossing cobblestone streets before proceeding toward the coast. Travemünde defines the marathon’s out-and-back course: participants depart the historic center, reach the sea, and then return to Lübeck. Local partners consider it a significant regional sports event, with HL-SPORTS, a regional sports outlet, now a media partner.

The Volkswaldlauf Winsen-Borstel begins and ends at the Am Habichtshorst sports facility in Winsen/Borstel, a village in Lower Saxony. This local forest run is organized by MTV Borstel-Sangenstedt von 1910 e.V. and is part of the Sparkassen Heidjer Cup. The race typically takes place in October, offering distances from very short children’s runs to 5 km, 10 km, 11 km, Nordic Walking routes, and longer runs of approximately 20 km. The course features flat yet varied forest paths, alternating between soft woodland terrain and firmer asphalt. This design accommodates newer runners while providing regular club runners with sufficient variation underfoot to maintain focus. The event retains a friendly village-race atmosphere: bib numbers display each runner’s first name, awards include certificates and trophies, and larger groups can receive participation awards. Records and documents spanning many editions confirm this event is a long-standing fixture for runners in the Winsen and Lüneburg Heath region, not merely a single fun run.

The Süderelbe Halbmarathon through the Old Land is a German half marathon held at the CU Arena near Neugraben S-Bahn station in Hamburg. The main race proceeds from the arena to Neuenfelde and returns through the Old Land region, with the start and finish located in the same arena area. The event also features a 10 km run, a 5 km run, a 5 km walk, and a 1.2 km children's run, catering to runners, walkers, and families, not exclusively half-marathon specialists. The half-marathon course is nearly flat, entirely asphalted, and officially measured. This is significant for runners aiming for a personal best, as results from the measured course are recognized for rankings and qualification standards. Its out-and-back design simplifies the race: depart CU Arena, proceed through the Old Land to Neuenfelde, and then return to the same finish area. The race is considered a tradition locally, and its 50th edition signifies its established presence in the Süderelbe running schedule.

The Süderelbe Halbmarathon through the Alte Land begins at the CU Arena in Hamburg-Neugraben and takes place in autumn. The primary event is a flat, fast 21.1 km half marathon. A 10 km, 5 km, and 1.2 km children’s and youth race are also part of the program. The course features two turning points, passing historic thatched-roof houses, open vistas, and fields where heath sheep graze. Hausbruch-Neugrabener Turnerschaft has organized this event since 1975, attracting several hundred participants in favorable conditions.