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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.

The Südsauerlandlauf Wenden is a landscape run held in Wenden, Sauerland. Its routes utilize paved forest paths surrounding the town. This event focuses on local participation, offering Bambini, children's, and youth runs, rather than being a single-distance road race. The course crosses the Südsauerland on firm woodland tracks, featuring a mix of light and moderate climbs instead of a flat city layout. SG Wenden organizes the event, providing runners with training plans tailored to various performance goals. No future edition is currently listed.

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 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 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 Glühweinlauf Marienhagen takes place in late November in Marienhagen, organized by VfR Marienhagen Breitensport. The field is capped and busy: 1,500 participants are registered, and the event is full, with no on-site entries. The program begins with children’s races, including the 370-meter Glühwürmchenlauf for the youngest runners, followed by 1 km and 1.7 km school races for older boys and girls. The adult sport events are centered on a 7.3 km route for walkers and Nordic walkers. Nordic walkers start with poles, walkers start without them, and each group receives its own award ceremony. The schedule keeps the children’s races early and the walking events around midday, making the day feel more like a local sports gathering than a single-start road race.

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 CVJM Silvesterlauf an der Obernau is a New Year's Eve running event held in Netphen, Germany, centered around the Obernautalsperre reservoir. CVJM Siegen organizes the event, which features a half marathon, a 10 km race, and a 3 km option. Some sources also list 5 km, student, and walking categories. The 10 km race begins late morning, with shorter races starting earlier, positioning it as a year-end club event rather than an all-day festival. The event is also known as “Rund um die Obernau,” reflecting its straightforward concept: participants meet at the reservoir and run in the Obernau area before the year concludes. The participants include students in a dedicated race, 10 km road runners, half marathon competitors, and walkers. The event is typically scheduled for New Year's Eve, but it is moved to the preceding day if New Year's Eve falls on a Sunday. Winter conditions are a factor; the race has been canceled previously due to icy conditions making the course unsafe.

The Bonner Silvesterlauf is a New Year’s Eve road race in Bonn, Germany, offering 10 km and 5 km distances. It is a city running event, not a trail or mountain race. Its typical field of 1,001 to 3,000 runners provides a busy atmosphere without being an overwhelmingly large event. The available event information is practical: runners register via the organizer’s website, and start lists, results, photos, and reports are published afterward. The name itself indicates the appeal: “Silvesterlauf” translates to a New Year’s Eve run, aligning with the German tradition of concluding the year with a short, social road race before evening festivities.

Meerhardt Extreme begins and ends at Dieringhauser Strasse 56 in Gummersbach-Dieringhausen, utilizing the grounds of the former Autohaus Benz as the race base. This cross-country mountain race, held in early February, offers 5 km and 10 km runs along with a 7 km Nordic walking option. The short race is open to adults and runners over 14, but it presents a challenge: the 5 km route ascends approximately 200 meters, and the 10 km main race climbs about 310 meters. Starts are typically staggered in the early afternoon, commencing with Nordic walkers, followed by 5 km runners, and then the 10 km field. The course terrain is demanding, combining forest paths, hills, meadows, rocks, and stairs, contributing to its reputation as one of the region's most difficult cross-runs. The participant field is modest, generally ranging from 101 to 300 individuals, creating an atmosphere akin to a competitive local club event rather than a large urban race. Meerhardt Extreme has been held annually since 2009. Autohaus Benz previously provided the registration area, start and finish facilities, power, water, and trophies until the business ceased operations. Traditionally, late entries were accepted at the start and finish area up to 30 minutes before each race's commencement.