10K races near Thedinghausen

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.

Friedeholz Cross is a forest cross-country race in Syke, Lower Saxony, and one round of the Syke-Weyher Cross-Series. It offers four distances, from a 1.3 km pupils’ race to a 10.3 km long race, covering children, youth runners, and adults on the same event day. The route is mostly on forest paths, with about 100 meters of asphalt before runners reach the Waldstadion Syke. The shorter races are split by age groups, while the 3.6 km middle distance is open from U16 upward and the 10.3 km race is for U20 and older. The event is part of a three-race series; runners seeking a series result must enter all three races before the first one. Changing between the middle and long distance is possible, but an individual switch does not count for the series standings.

Country Cross begins and ends within Waldstadion Syke. Runners depart the stadium for rougher terrain in the surrounding area. The event features a 1.3 km children's race for U10 to U12 participants, a 5.5 km race for U14 and older, and a half marathon for adults and older juniors. The half marathon covers approximately 21.1 km on an unmeasured course, largely utilizing unpaved field, forest, and meadow paths. About 4 km are on paved service roads, with the final nearly 2 km returning along the track to the stadium finish. The 5.5 km route follows forest paths, with only about 100 m of asphalt before reaching Waldstadion Syke. Showers and changing rooms are provided at the venue.

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.