Oldenburg Lauf durch die Nacht 2026

The Oldenburg Lauf durch die Nacht is a night road race held in Oldenburg, Lower Saxony, where the marathon begins at midnight. Participants can select a 10 km, half marathon, or full marathon distance, with staggered start times for each distance rather than a single mass start. The courses consist of city loops within Oldenburg's lit streets: a 10 km loop, a 21.0975 km loop for the half marathon, and a 42.195 km loop for the full marathon. The appeal lies in running through the city after dark, under the stars, offering choices for both shorter-distance runners and those aiming for the full marathon.