Lechenich周辺の5Kレース

The Korschenbroich Forest Run takes place at Am Sportplatz in Korschenbroich. The event offers 5K and 10K races, providing standard distances for participants. The event includes options for children and students, catering to a range of age groups. Nordic Walking is also available, allowing participants to join the same race setting without competing as runners.

Winterlaufserie Marienfeld is a winter running series held at the Marienfeld club house in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It takes place annually from late October to February, with runs on Saturdays or Sundays, functioning more like an organized winter training meet-up than a formal race. Participants can select from 3 km, 5 km, 7.5 km, 10 km, or 15 km distances, and walkers are welcome. Sportverein Schwarz-Weiss Marienfeld Laufbewerbe organizes the series. The start and finish lines are both located at the club house, with routes consisting of street runs through Marienfeld’s winter scenery. There is no timing system, emphasizing consistent training through the cold months over chasing official results. The series aims to provide local runners and walkers with motivation to continue training when the weather discourages outdoor activity. Registration is managed via the organizer’s website.

Halloween-Run Köln is a Halloween-night running event in Cologne’s Forstbotanischer Garten, with 5 km and 10 km options plus children’s Candy Runs. It is a normal road or path race with a costume-heavy twist, not an obstacle race and not one where zombies chase runners. The mood is meant to be spooky but friendly, so it suits adults who want a themed run and families looking for something active to do with children. The route uses the familiar Rodenkirchen LÄUFT course through the botanical forest garden, with parts of it lit specially for Halloween. Runners often come in costume and wear headlamps, which makes the field look more like a moving parade of ghosts than a standard evening race. The event has drawn more than 1,400 participants, including over 400 toddlers and school children, and it is billed as the only night run through the Forstbotanischer Garten.

The Rursee Marathon begins in Einruhr-Simmerath, within Germany’s Eifel National Park. The main race starts at 10:30 on the first Sunday in November. First held in 1997, it is a trail-heavy marathon, not a flat city race, covering 42.2 km of nature tracks with approximately 370 metres of elevation gain. The marathon typically attracts 400 to 500 runners, and the entire event draws about 1,000 to 3,000 participants across multiple distances. The weekend offers several event options for runners and walkers: a 16.5 km race, a 5 km race, a 2 km children’s race, and a 16.5 km walk or Nordic walk on Saturday. The 16.5 km run was introduced after the marathon was established, and the Rursee-Ultra, a longer distance, is held every second year. While the course setting is a primary attraction, it is not a simple sightseeing run; the marathon is generally considered a challenging race on natural paths around the Rursee area.

The Refrather Herbstlauf is a flat autumn road race held in Bergisch Gladbach-Refrath, Germany, concluding on Rather Weg. Participants can select between 5 km and 10 km distances. The 5 km race is open to participants aged 10 and older, while the 10 km race requires participants to be at least 12 years old. This event has been held annually since 1986 and is organized by TV Refrath Laufbewerbe. Both primary races feature flat out-and-back courses, presenting a direct run rather than a challenging Bergisches Land terrain. The 5 km course includes approximately 10 meters of elevation gain, and the 10 km course has about 20 meters of elevation gain. The event also includes children's and youth races. Results, start lists, photos, and reports are published for participants seeking post-race records.

The Refrather Herbstlauf is an autumn running event held in the Königsforst, a large forest area near Bergisch Gladbach-Refrath, close to Cologne. It has been held annually since 1986, featuring standard road-race distances, particularly 5 km and 10 km. The start and finish line are located at the Schutzhütte “Am dicken Stock.” Participants can access the venue by car via Rather Weg or by taking the KVB line 1 to Refrath. The 5 km and 10 km courses are measured out-and-back routes, officially certified by the DLV, allowing for times to be recognized on German ranking lists. The event attracts runners from clubs, local athletes from TV Refrath, participants in championship races, and regular Volkslauf competitors aiming to achieve their season-ending objectives. The 5 km race has also served as a venue for LVN championship competitions. The 10 km record holders include Christa Vahlensiek (34:25) and Wolf-Dieter Poschmann (29:44). Recent results indicate competitive times, with sub-16-minute finishes in the 5 km and a 10 km victory by Felix Weber, Germany’s 24-hour record holder.

The Rurbrückenlauf is a running race series held in Linnich, Germany. All races commence and conclude at SIG Combibloc Systems. The adult schedule includes a flat 5.2 km run and an 11.5 km run over rolling terrain, with the event taking place in November. The 5.2 km race is suitable for runners seeking a straightforward, level course. The 11.5 km option provides more varied terrain without becoming a trail race. Races for children and youth are also included, ensuring the day caters to more than just adult distance runners.

The Winterlaufserie Bergisch Gladbach is a winter road-running series in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, organized by Sportgemeinschaft Bockenberg. It begins near the Milchborntal stadium on Hardtweg, offering two primary routes: a 5.2 km short course and a 7.8 km long course. The shorter race starts in the afternoon, with the longer race following soon after, maintaining a compact, local feel rather than a full-day event. The series has been held since 1970 and is part of the Winterlaufserie of SG Bockenberg 1965 e.V. Separate races are held for children and school-age runners, while adults and youth can participate in individual runs or the entire series. Registration is handled through the organizer's website, fees are reasonable, and participants receive start lists, rankings, photos, and reports afterward. While reviews are few, they consistently praise the organization.

SG Bockenberg's Winterlaufserie is a winter running series organized by the club, with the first race opening the current edition. Runners can choose between a short course and a long course; the programme also includes a 25 km race. The available source does not give a detailed route. Results, photos, and certificates are published after the races. Previous series winners include Kai Willems and Lea van Elten on the short course and Max Kreitner and Nathalie Hahn on the long course.

The Mondorfer Weihnachtslauf Niederkassel is a Christmas-season running event in Mondorf, held on the first Sunday of Advent alongside the local Christmas market. It offers more than a main road race: runners, walkers, and Nordic walkers all get their own distances, and the program starts with children before moving into the adult events. The opening races follow the motto “Kids run for kids,” with Bambini from age three running 200 meters and school-age children and teenagers running 1,200 meters. After that come 5 kilometer events for runners, walkers, and Nordic walkers, each with separate timing, plus a 10 kilometer race for those who want the longer option. With more than thirty editions behind it, the event feels like a local Advent tradition rather than just a standard winter 5k.

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Run is a holiday fun-run format centered on participants wearing intentionally garish Christmas attire. The Leverkusen iteration, located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is a 5-kilometer road race commencing near the Ostermann-Arena on Bismarckstrasse. It begins at 11:00 a.m. and is untimed, positioning it as a relaxed community event rather than a competition focused on finishing times. The Leverkusen course traces the Dhunn river, goes by Schloss Morsbroich, and concludes back at the starting point. Other events adopting the Ugly Christmas Sweater Run concept offer 5K and 10K distances, alongside a free Kids 1K, encouraging participants to don ugly sweaters or festive outfits. The Lower Truro, Nova Scotia iteration, organized by Hub Town Runners at the Fundy Discovery Site, collects funds for the Colchester Christmas Index program and includes prize drawings, refreshments, and social gatherings post-race.