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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.

The Oldenburg Marathon begins in Hude, outside Oldenburg, directing runners toward the city rather than using a simple downtown loop. This road running event in Lower Saxony, Germany, starts in the morning and concludes centrally on Schlossplatz. It stands as the largest running event in the Weser-Ems region, anticipating over 5,000 participants across all races. The course spans approximately 32 km from Hude to the Hunte River, then proceeds along the river into Oldenburg for the final 10 km through the city. All race distances conclude on Schlossplatz, meaning shorter events and the marathon share the same city-center finish line. The participant field is substantial, creating the atmosphere of a regional mass race, with marathoners, participants in shorter races, club athletes, and local runners converging on the same finish area.

The Oldenburg Marathon is a road race held in Lower Saxony each October, with events in and around Oldenburg and Edewecht. Participants can select from multiple distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon, a half-marathon relay, and a children’s mile. This variety accommodates both novice runners and those targeting the full 42.195 km. It is the largest running event between the Weser and the Ems, having recorded over 7,000 registrations and sold-out start positions in a recent year. The start is located on Gartenstraße near the Schlossgarten. The route incorporates city streets and natural paths between Edewecht and Oldenburg. The half marathon attracts the most participants, with over 2,500 registrations, followed by the 10 km race with approximately 2,000 runners. Oldenburg's city run originated in 1986, and the Oldenburger Marathonverein has organized the marathon under its present name since 2009. The scale of the event necessitates closing numerous city center streets, and local officials, including the mayor who traditionally gives the starting signal, participate on race morning.

The Quickborn Run is a November road race held in Quickborn, Schleswig-Holstein, offering 5 km and 10 km distances. It starts and finishes near the Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Gymnasium on Ziegenweg, which also serves as the location for race administration and changing facilities. TuS Holstein Quickborn organizes the event, now in its 47th year. The courses consist of flat, circular loops primarily on asphalt roads, crossing Quickborn and bordering areas of Bönningstedt, Hasloh, Norderstedt, and Ellerau. The 5 km race is open to participants aged 12 and older, while the 10 km requires participants to be at least 14. Entry numbers are capped, particularly for the 5 km event. A distinctive feature for a smaller road race is the provision of childcare by the club for parents with young children.

A cannon blast from the local firecracker club signals the start of the Silvesterlauf Rund um die Thülsfelder Talsperre, a New Year’s Eve race held at the Thülsfelder Talsperre in Lower Saxony. Based in Garrel and Molbergen-Dwergte, the event offers participants a final run of the year around the reservoir. SV Molbergen Laufbewerbe manages the program, featuring 10 km and 5 km races, shorter 2 km and 1 km children’s races, and Nordic walking. This race has been a fixture on the local running calendar since 1975, typically drawing hundreds of participants, with record editions exceeding a thousand finishers. The courses consist of marked circuits on paved forest paths and the paved dike encircling the reservoir. They have a flat profile and include kilometer markers. All races conclude at Große Tredde in Molbergen-Dwergte. The event provides online and on-site registration, parking, showers, printed certificates, and medals for children. Beyond race times, participants are drawn to the end-of-year atmosphere, the distinct starting signal, and the post-race gathering, where pea soup is a customary part of the tradition.

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.

Silvesterlauf Drochtersen is a New Year's Eve running event held at Kehdinger Stadion in Drochtersen, Lower Saxony, near the Elbe. Organized by TV Germania Drochtersen, it is a local sports club race featuring timed 10 km and 5 km runs, a 1,000 m student run, Nordic walking, hiking, and a short inclusion run without timing or age limits. The event began in 1974, and recent editions have drawn over 500 participants, marking it as a community race. The traditional route begins at Kehdinger Stadion, heads toward Krautsand, follows the Elbe, and concludes back at the stadium. Participants navigate a course combining paved roads and walking paths. Police, firefighters, the DLG, and the German Red Cross assist with road crossings and safety. The 5 km race follows an out-and-back format, while the 10 km is the primary event for adults and youth. The program also accommodates children, walkers, hikers, and first-time participants.

Silvesterlauf Nordenham / Anners is a New Year's Eve road-running event in Nordenham, Lower Saxony, held at the TSV Abbehausen/Nordenham sports facility on Enjebuhrer Strasse. The program is straightforward and local, featuring a 10 km run, a 5 km run, Nordic walking, walking or hiking, and a short 0.6 km race for children and school pupils. The children's race begins in the morning, followed by the 5 km, and then the 10 km shortly after.

The Silvesterlauf Varel-Obenstrohe is a New Year’s Eve road race in Varel-Obenstrohe, Lower Saxony, starting from the TuS Obenstrohe sports hall on Plaggenkrugstraße. TuS Obenstrohe Laufbewerbe organizes the event, featuring a main 10 km or 5 km race at noon, preceded by shorter children’s races of 1 km and 500 m. A Nordic Walking category is also available. The event is straightforward: start lists, results, and photos are published online, with registration handled via the organizer’s website. It attracts many club runners, families, walkers, and year-end joggers, regardless of weather conditions. One past edition saw many participants in drizzling rain, achieving 300 online registrations. While children’s participation can decrease in harsh weather, the race’s core is community, focusing on shared activity and a relaxed end-of-year atmosphere.