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Training knowledge, beginner tips and everything about running together in your city – from the We Up team.

• Your first 5 km race with a bib: the 6-week training plan — Can you already run 20 to 30 minutes non-stop? Then this plan gets you to the start line of your first 5 km race in six weeks – with race-day tips, parkrun and 5 km events in Cologne and Düsseldorf. (18 October 2026)
• HYROX training plan for beginners: your first race in 10 weeks – for runners — As a runner you already bring half the race time with you. The 10-week plan shows how to learn the stations, train running on heavy legs and pace yourself on race day – even without your own gym. (18 October 2026)
• NRW race calendar 2026/27: marathons, half marathons and city races in North Rhine-Westphalia — The key running events in NRW on one page: marathons from Bonn to Cologne, half marathons along the Rhine, company runs, evening events and trails in the Sauerland – with links to the race calendars of all 13 cities and regions. (18 October 2026)
• Half marathons 2027 in Germany: all dates at a glance — Every 2027 half marathon date we follow in our cities and regions, month by month – from Berlin and Frankfurt to small races over bridges and through forests, marked “date to follow” where the organizer hasn’t announced one yet. (18 October 2026)
• Social run: what is it? How it works, how it differs from a Lauftreff, and social runs in Cologne and Düsseldorf — Meet at a café, run about 5 km, then sit down together: what a social run is, how it works and where you can join one in Cologne and Düsseldorf. (18 October 2026)
• Marathon training plan for beginners: your first marathon in 18 weeks — Your first marathon in 18 weeks: the prerequisites you need, how the long run grows safely to just under 30 km, how to fuel and why the taper matters. (18 October 2026)
• HYROX races 2026/27 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland — Six HYROX races are on the 2026/27 calendar in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, from the Elite Series opener in Hamburg and the first stadium race in Düsseldorf to Cologne during FIBO. Here are the dates, venues, prices and current ticket status. (15 October 2026)
• SportScheck RUN 2027: all cities, dates and distances — Four 2027 dates are confirmed – Hamburg, Munich, Cologne and Hanover. What the series' six cities share, how they differ and which one suits your goal. (4 October 2026)
• New Year's Eve runs 2026 in Cologne, Düsseldorf and nearby — On 31 December 2026, the Rhineland has at least four New Year's Eve races with a confirmed date, from the 50th edition in Cologne's Merheimer Heide to a first edition on a Düsseldorf racecourse. Here are start times, fees and deadlines. (4 October 2026)
• Silvesterlauf Hannover 2026: Maschsee loop, times, registration — On 31 December 2026, Hanover runs around the Maschsee lake for the 23rd time. What the 2025 results say about the pace of the field, what the €15 entry fee supports and where to collect your bib early. (4 October 2026)
• Giro di Monaco: Charity Run on Munich's Altstadtring — Just under 5 km on the car-free ring road around Munich's old town, with no timing and no bibs, supporting Bellevue di Monaco's work with refugees. What to know about registration, donations and the day itself – and why the Giro suits running groups. (4 October 2026)
• JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge Frankfurt: Rules and Race Night — More than 63,000 people, 5.6 kilometres, one evening in June: Frankfurt's biggest company run is open to company teams only. Who can enter, how registration works and what to expect on the course. (4 October 2026)
• St. Pauli X-Mass Run 2026: 5 km in costume at the Millerntor — 5 km in Christmas costume, a finish inside the Millerntor stadium to “Hells Bells” – and sold out by November last time. What is known about the 2026 date and how to get your running group a place. (4 October 2026)
• S 25 Berlin 2027: 25 km, TeamRun and an Olympic Stadium finish — Germany's oldest city race returns to the Olympiastadion on 18 April 2027. Here are all distances, the course through the Grunewald, registration – and why the TeamRun is the format for your running group. (4 October 2026)
• Aachener Firmenlauf: one lap, three distances — 3.3, 6.6 or 9.9 kilometres on the same flat lap on Pascalstraße: at the Aachener Firmenlauf everyone on the team picks their own distance. What you need to know about scoring, registration and the 2027 date. (4 October 2026)
• SportScheck RUN Munich 2027: half marathon at the Siegestor — On Sunday, 4 July 2027, the half marathon, 10K and 5K start at the Siegestor. In 2026 the longer distances sold out – numbers, cut-offs, course and a plan for July heat. (4 October 2026)
• Firmenlauf Leipzig: 4.9 km finishing at the Red Bull Arena — More than 22,000 entries from 968 companies: the 2026 schnelleStelle.de Firmenlauf was the biggest in its history. What is known about 2027, how the course runs and how the rankings work. (4 October 2026)
• Bremer Firmenlauf zur Spätschicht: 5 km around the weir — Teams of five or more, about 5 km around the Weserwehr weir, mostly untimed, €5 to charity per entry. In 2026 the heat pushed the run into August. What you need to know for 2027. (4 October 2026)
• Stuttgart-Lauf 2027: half marathon in the NeckarPark on 6 June — The Stuttgart-Lauf returns on 5 and 6 June 2027. What is confirmed for the half marathon, why you should enter early and how to plan backwards from a June race. (4 October 2026)
• Hannover Triathlon: laps around the Maschsee — The Hannover Triathlon sold out weeks in advance in 2026 with 2,500 athletes. The 2027 date isn't set yet, and the organiser is even considering a two-day event. What to know about the lap course at the Maschsee, prices and the Bundesliga. (4 October 2026)
• AOK-Business.Run Kiel: two evenings on the Kiellinie — 4.5 kilometres along the Förde, a start in front of the state parliament and, since 2026, two race days to choose from: how Kiel's corporate run works and how your team can plan for 2027. (4 October 2026)
• EWR*Firmenlauf Remscheid 2027: date, course, awards — On 2 September 2027 the seventh edition runs 4.3 km from the Schützenplatz through two parks. What to know about price phases, deadlines and the six awards, where slogans and costumes count too. (4 October 2026)
• REWE Team Challenge Dresden 2027: waves, course, registration — On 22 June 2027 up to 32,000 people run again in seven waves from Postplatz into the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. Here is how to plan your wave, meeting point and bags, and why booking early pays off: registration has been open since 8 October. (4 October 2026)
• AOK Firmenlauf Stuttgart: a forest course on the Waldau — Six kilometres of forest, a start at the GAZi-Stadion in Degerloch and around 6,000 people on a Wednesday evening in July: what you need to know about the AOK Firmenlauf Stuttgart while the 2027 date is still pending. (4 October 2026)
• Munich Triathlon 2027: Olympic Park debut on 25 July — The Munich Triathlon makes its debut in the Olympic Park on 25 July 2027 – swimming in the Olympic Lake, finishing next to the Olympic Stadium. Individual places sold out within hours. Here is how you can still get to the start line. (4 October 2026)
• Kiel.Lauf 2027: half marathon, 10 km and 5 km on the Kiel Fjord — Kiel.Lauf is on 12 September 2027: a half marathon, 10.2 km and 5.1 km through the city centre and along the Förde. Here are fees, start times, rules and the answer to what happened to the Kiel Marathon. (4 October 2026)
• City Night Berlin 2027: Evening Race on the Ku'damm — On Saturday, 31 July 2027, the Kurfürstendamm becomes an evening race course: run 5 or 10 km, skate 10 km, or do both. Here is how the courses differ and how to plan a race day that only starts at 8 pm. (4 October 2026)
• VOLVO Tierparklauf 2027: 5 and 10 km Through Berlin's Zoo — On 11 and 12 September 2027, thousands of runners loop through Tierpark Berlin past monkeys and flamingos, with free zoo entry on your bib. Here are the schedule, prices and how to turn it into a family day. (4 October 2026)
• Hamburg Triathlon 2027: Open Races in September — In 2027, the Hamburg Triathlon Open Races take place on 11 and 12 September, in the middle of world championship week. Here are the distances, fees and deadlines, the course from the Binnenalster to Rathausmarkt and how your running group gets into the team ranking. (4 October 2026)
• IRONMAN 70.3 Leipzig 2027: date, course, relay — On 8 August 2027, IRONMAN 70.3 Leipzig is held for the second time: swim in Lake Cospuden, bike through the New Lake District, half marathon finishing in the arena at the Sportforum. Individual entries were gone by early October 2026, relays could still be booked. Here's how your running group can still make the start line. (4 October 2026)
• Münster Marathon 2027: date, registration, relay and course — The 25th Volksbank-Münster-Marathon starts at the palace on 12 September 2027 and finishes on Prinzipalmarkt. Registration opens on 2 November 2026 – and in 2026 the relay and the 28 km race sold out. (4 October 2026)
• Metropolmarathon Nuremberg/Fürth 2027: date, course, registration — The Sparkassen Metropolmarathon runs from one city to the other on 20 June 2027 – and the motto points to Nuremberg to Fürth. Registration is open, and the cheaper price tier runs until the end of the year. (4 October 2026)
• Brückenlauf Cologne 2027: a half marathon over six Rhine bridges — On 12 September 2027 ASV Köln takes its half marathon over Cologne's Rhine bridges again. Date, price tiers, the course with its bridge ramps and how to pace it. (4 October 2026)
• Int. Airport Race Hamburg 2027: 10 miles around the airport — On 12 September 2027 the 44th Airport Race covers 10 miles around Hamburg Airport, through a car park and alongside the runway. Registration is open. (4 October 2026)
• PSD Bank Halbmarathon Hamburg 2027: flat through Wandsbek — On 19 September 2027 the race returns to a flat, certified loop through Wandsbek. How the September race differs from the hella half marathon and how to use the summer for training. (4 October 2026)
• GENERALI 5K Berlin 2027: 5 km on marathon Saturday — On 25 September 2027, the day before the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON, the race covers the last five kilometres of the marathon course to the Brandenburg Gate. More than 13,000 took part in 2026 – and the field sold out. (4 October 2026)
• Obstacle City Run Berlin 2027: 31 obstacles at the Olympiapark — On 18 September 2027 the Olympiapark hosts 3, 6 and 12 km courses with up to 31 obstacles. What to expect, what to train and how to start as a team with your running group. (4 October 2026)
• DRESDEN-MARATHON 2026: late entry, course and relay on 25 October — The 26th DRESDEN-MARATHON starts on Ostra-Allee on 25 October 2026 and finishes inside the Heinz-Steyer-Stadion. Here is the schedule, the late-entry fees, the cut-off at kilometre 17 and how to enter the relay with your running group. (4 October 2026)
• hella hamburg halbmarathon 2026: guide to the 25 October date — Postponed in June because of the weather, now on 25 October 2026: the 32nd Hamburg Half Marathon starts an hour later than planned on the Reeperbahn. Here is late entry, the course with its elevation profile and the rules for running groups. (4 October 2026)
• Rhein City Run 2026: half marathon from Düsseldorf to Duisburg — On 25 October 2026, 6,000 people run the sold-out Rhein City Run along the Rhine from Düsseldorf to Duisburg-Huckingen. Here are tram times, bag rules, start waves, the course and the city ranking. (4 October 2026)
• Muddy Angel Run Berlin 2027: a 5 km women's mud run in Karlshorst — On 18 September 2027 the Karlshorst trotting track hosts a 5 km course with 18 obstacles, untimed and with a donation to a breast cancer charity. Tickets, team registration and a summer plan for your group. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Berlin: Season Finale in the Olympiastadion — Every year about 18,000 people from more than 1,000 companies close the series' season at B2Run Berlin in the Olympiastadion. The 2027 date is still to come – here's how the evening runs and how big teams organise it. (4 October 2026)
• 5 x 5 km TEAM relay Berlin: five people through the Tiergarten — Five people, 5 km each, one baton: Berlin's TEAM relay in the Tiergarten is summer evening, picnic and changeover chaos in one. What is confirmed for 2027 and how to line up your team. (4 October 2026)
• RUN5 Teamstaffel Hamburg: 5 x 5 km relay in the Stadtpark — The former MOPO Team-Staffellauf is now called RUN5 Teamstaffel: five people, about five kilometres each through the Stadtpark, then a picnic. A Hamburg date for 2027 had not been published by early October 2026; according to the organiser, registration for the 2027 season is possible from 6 October 2026. (4 October 2026)
• TARGOBANK Run Duisburg: date, course and entries — 6,000 places, sold out six weeks before race day: at Duisburg's corporate run, getting in is decided in spring. What is known about 2027 and how to plan as a team captain. (4 October 2026)
• Stadtwerke Halbmarathon Bochum: course, relay, group run — A loop course through Bochum's city centre starting at the Bermuda3Eck, with around 4,000 participants and a free group run at Kemnader See. Here's what the 2026 edition offered and what you can already plan for 2027. (4 October 2026)
• Firmenlauf Mainz: date, course, rankings and registration — More than 12,280 participants from 692 companies, five kilometres through central Mainz and the 2027 date is set: Thursday, 2 September. What team captains and colleagues can plan ahead. (4 October 2026)
• Köln Triathlon: Rhine swim, distances and relay — Swim in the Rhine, run over the Hohenzollern Bridge, finish at the Tanzbrunnen: the Cologne Triathlon sold out in 2026 with 4,200 athletes. Here's what the current does to the distances, how the relay works and why you should plan now, even though the 2027 date isn't out yet. (4 October 2026)
• Phoenix Half Marathon Dortmund: course, relay, registration — The Sparkassen-Phoenix-Halbmarathon always starts on 3 October at Lake Phoenix and sold out in 2026. What you need to know for 2027: course, the two-hour mark, the three-person relay and getting there. (4 October 2026)
• Köhlbrand Bridge Run: getting a place, course, bridge — 12.3 kilometres, twice over the Köhlbrand Bridge, and a race place that is handed out in December: how to get to the start in 2027 and how to pace the climbs. (4 October 2026)
• Die Generalprobe: Half Marathon Four Weeks Before Berlin — Steglitz's dress rehearsal is a flat two-lap half marathon exactly four weeks before the Berlin Marathon – announced for 29 August 2027, with the date to be confirmed when registration opens. Here is how to use it as a marathon test and what is known about the course and registration. (4 October 2026)
• Badische Meile 2027: 8.88889 km through Karlsruhe on 2 May — On 2 May 2027 Karlsruhe runs the Badische Meile for the 36th time – 8.88889 kilometres, flat, finishing inside a stadium. Here are the date, fees and deadlines, plus how to pace a distance just short of ten kilometres. (4 October 2026)
• UniLauf Köln 2027: 25th edition at the Aachener Weiher — On 9 June 2027 the UniLauf Köln runs for the 25th time at the Aachener Weiher: six starts in one afternoon, two hills per lap and formats for study groups, institutes and teams. (4 October 2026)
• H/21 Half Marathon Hanover 2027: 5 pm start, finish at the opera — A half marathon that starts in the late afternoon and finishes at dusk in front of the opera house: H/21 is Hanover's new autumn race; Tom-Leon Bens and Lisa Huwatscheck won the 2026 premiere. The second edition is planned for 10 October 2027. (4 October 2026)
• LEIPZIG RUN 2027: half marathon at the Völkerschlachtdenkmal — The LEIPZIG RUN is the season finale of Leipzig's running year: a half marathon and 10 km across the 1813 battlefield. The next edition is on Sunday, 17 October 2027 – here's what you can plan already. (4 October 2026)
• Leipzig Marathon 2027: two laps, one plan — On 18 April 2027, the 49th Leipzig Marathon runs on a loop course from the Sportforum. Here is how race day is structured, what two laps mean for pacing and which price tiers apply. (4 October 2026)
• Allgäu Panorama Marathon 2027: courses, cut-offs, registration — The 20th Allgäu Panorama Marathon starts in Sonthofen on 8 August 2027 – with around 1,110 metres of climbing in the first 18 km, a cut-off at Grasgehren and a new reverse half marathon on Saturday. (4 October 2026)
• Mitteldeutscher Marathon 2027: from Leipzig to Halle — On 17 October 2027 the 24th Mitteldeutscher Marathon runs from Leipzig to Halle (Saale). How to plan a point-to-point marathon, from the bib ticket to the clothing bag. (4 October 2026)
• 3-Länder-Marathon 2027: Lindau to Bregenz through three countries — Start on the island of Lindau, turn in Switzerland, finish in a stadium in Bregenz: what makes the Sparkasse 3-Länder-Marathon on Lake Constance special, how boat, train and bag drop work, and why registering early for 2027 pays off. (4 October 2026)
• CURREX Alsterlauf Hamburg 2027: 10K around the Alster — On 5 September 2027 the Alsterlauf starts again on the Ballindamm: ten kilometres anticlockwise around Hamburg's Outer Alster lake. Here are prices, deadlines, the course and a pacing plan for the loop. (4 October 2026)
• AOK company runs 2027: who is behind them and where — There is no central AOK series: company runs carry the AOK name, but different regional branches and very different organisers stand behind them. Here is what that means and which runs exist in your region. (4 October 2026)
• New Balance Kö Meile: a mile and 5 km on the Königsallee — One mile or five kilometres along the Kö, with world-record pace and around 1,650 kids on the same day: what makes the Kö Meile special, how to pace the short distance and what you need to know for 2027. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Frankfurt: the small corporate run with a stadium finish — Next to the Corporate Challenge and its tens of thousands of runners, B2Run Frankfurt looks small: 3,400 participants, the city forest and a finish inside the Deutsche Bank Park. That is exactly its opportunity, especially for small companies. The 2027 date is still to come. (4 October 2026)
• Schwebebahn-Lauf Wuppertal 2027: half marathon, 10 and 5 km on the B7 — On Sunday, 13 June 2027, Wuppertal closes the B7 for the 15th Schwebebahn-Lauf. Schedule, the course and its turnarounds, start blocks and registration deadlines. (4 October 2026)
• IRONMAN 70.3 Kraichgau 2027: Date, Course, Relay — On 23 May 2027 the race starts in Lake Hardtsee in Ubstadt-Weiher and finishes in Bad Schönborn. Here's how a race with two transition zones works, what it costs and how to enter as a relay with your running group. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Cologne: date, course, getting there and schedule — In 2026, 20,000 people from 930 companies ran into Cologne's RheinEnergieSTADION at B2Run. The 2027 date is still to come – here is how the evening works, how to get there and what the 2026 numbers tell you. (4 October 2026)
• Firmenlauf Köln: 5 km around Fühlinger See — An after-work event in the north of Cologne: 5 kilometres around Fühlinger See, then awards and a party on the Ruderinsel. What teams and captains should know before 2027 registration opens. (4 October 2026)
• MOUNTAINMAN Nesselwang 2027: Allgäu Trails from 10 to 70 km — On 8 May 2027, five trails with 800 to 3,900 metres of climbing start in Nesselwang, open to hikers and, on the short routes, to dogs. Here's which route suits you, what goes in the pack and what entries cost. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Munich: Olympiapark, Start Places and Schedule — B2Run Munich is the biggest in the series: more than 30,000 people, sold out by June. What you need to know about the course, finish, travel and the evening in the Olympiapark while the 2027 date is still pending. (4 October 2026)
• Müggelsee Half Marathon: once around the lake — 21.1 kilometres around Berlin's largest lake, through forest, along lakeside paths and under the River Spree: the Müggelsee Half Marathon in the south-east of the city is the counterpoint to the big city races. The next edition is on 24 October 2027: what you need to know and why you should register early. (4 October 2026)
• Münster Triathlon 2027: 20th edition in the harbour on 20 June — The Sparda Münster City Triathlon celebrates its 20th edition on 20 June 2027 – swimming in the harbour basin, riding the ring road and running along the canal. In 2026 every place was gone within 30 minutes; registration is expected to open in February. (4 October 2026)
• Baden-Marathon Karlsruhe 2027: marathon angels, course, date — The next Baden-Marathon in Karlsruhe starts on 19 September 2027. What is already confirmed, how the Marathonengel work, and why you only need to decide at kilometre 20.5 how far you run. (4 October 2026)
• SportScheck RUN Hamburg 2027: new half marathon around the Alster — On Friday, 18 June 2027, every distance runs in laps around the Outer Alster – now including a half marathon. Schedule, loop-course pacing, the 2026 numbers and why booking early pays off here. (4 October 2026)
• swb-Marathon Bremen 2027: date, start times, entry fees — On 3 October 2027 the 22nd swb-Marathon Bremen returns to German Unity Day. Registration is open, fees rise on fixed dates, and three start times make it ideal for running groups with mixed goals. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Nuremberg: Dutzendteich, Team Ranking and Travel — 20,600 people, ten start waves and a finish inside the Max-Morlock-Stadion: B2Run Nuremberg grows every year. Here's what defines the 6.1 km around the Dutzendteich lake, and how your team can compete in "Die Fittesten". (4 October 2026)
• Halloween Runs 2026 in Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Rhineland — On Saturday, 31 October 2026, the Rhineland has two Halloween runs with race bibs: in Cologne's Forstbotanischer Garten and in Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord. Here's the schedule, entry fees, deadlines and what you need in the dark. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Karlsruhe: palace gardens, Wildpark and team scoring — B2Run Karlsruhe runs through the palace gardens and finishes inside the BBBank Wildpark stadium. Here is what the winning teams run, how to build a team that can compete, and what to know for the evening. The 2027 date is still to come. (4 October 2026)
• Marathons 2027 in Germany: dates and registration at a glance — Every 2027 marathon we follow in our cities and regions, in date order by month – with registration status, when entries open, and "date to follow" where the organiser hasn't published a date yet. (4 October 2026)
• Grüntenstafette: six legs, one team, one mountain — Trail run, road bike, uphill run, alpine run, mountain bike and final run: at the Grüntenstafette in the Oberallgäu, six people share a loop over the Grünten. How to build your team, how the logistics work and why registration in spring matters. (4 October 2026)
• Wings for Life World Run Munich 2027: Entry, Format, Tips — On 9 May 2027 the Flagship Run starts in Munich's Olympic Park – no finish line, just you against the Catcher Car. But the key date is 4 November 2026: that's when registration opens, and Munich sold out within days last time. (4 October 2026)
• Firmenlauf Bonn 2027: 17 June in the Rheinaue — On 17 June 2027 Bonn runs through the Rheinaue for the 19th time: 5.7 kilometres with no timing, ranked by turnout, outfits and donations. What team captains need to know about deadlines, prices and the evening. (4 October 2026)
• Gutenberg Half Marathon Mainz 2027 – and what happened to the marathon — On 2 May 2027 Mainz runs the Gutenberg Half Marathon; there has been no marathon there since 2024. Here are the date, price tiers and deadlines, why the marathon was dropped and how to tackle the course with the pacers. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Aachen: season opener at CHIO, course, date — B2Run Aachen opens the series every spring: about 5 km through the Soers, finishing in the CHIO show-jumping stadium, with around 3,500 participants in 2026. The 2027 date is still to come – and if you want to start, start in winter. (4 October 2026)
• SportScheck RUN Hanover 2027: evening race at the opera square — On Friday, 17 September 2027, the last 10K does not start until 10:30 pm. What to know about RUN versus SpeedRUN, the city loop and racing late at night. (4 October 2026)
• BerlinTriathlon 2027: Distances, Relays and a Runner's Way In — On 5 and 6 June 2027, Treptower Park hosts swim, bike and run from a 400 m swim up to middle distance. Here's which format suits you, what it costs and how to enter as a relay with your running group. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Düsseldorf: date, free transit, course, records — 16,000 participants from 630 companies, a new record: B2Run Düsseldorf finishes in the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, and your bib is your tram ticket. The 2027 date is still to come – here is what you can plan now. (4 October 2026)
• Lauf für mehr Zeit Frankfurt: charity run at Opernplatz — AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt's charity run follows a 5 km loop through the city centre. What the money supports, how fundraising runners work and what to expect on the day – the 2027 date is still to come. (4 October 2026)
• M-net Firmenlauf Augsburg 2027: Date, Teams and Registration — On 10 June 2027, thousands will once again run 5.3 km around Messe Augsburg. Your running group can enter as a team of four, too – if you're quick enough on 16 March. (4 October 2026)
• Spring Half Marathons 2027 in the Rhineland: Dates and Which to Pick — Between 13 March and 9 May 2027 the Rhineland has nine half marathons, two of them brand new. Here's which one fits your training plan, your pace and how much crowd you want. (4 October 2026)
• E.ON Firmenlauf Essen 2027: 5 km through Rüttenscheid to the Grugapark — The 17th E.ON Firmenlauf Essen starts on Wednesday, 9 June 2027. What we know from the record 2026 edition, how the course runs and how to join without a company team. (4 October 2026)
• AOK-Firmenlauf Bochum: 5.5 km at Lake Kemnade — Around 4,000 people, sold out by May, turning at the Oveney jetty: what you need to know about the after-work run at Lake Kemnade, from the parking problem to how your employer puts a team together. (4 October 2026)
• Hermannslauf 2027: 31.1 km from Detmold to Bielefeld — On 25 April 2027 the race runs from the Hermann Monument along the ridge of the Teutoburg Forest to the Sparrenburg castle. How to get one of the coveted places, how to reach the start in Detmold and how to prepare for 774 metres of descent. (4 October 2026)
• Rhein-Ruhr-Marathon 2027 in Duisburg: date, fees, relay — On 2 May 2027 the 44th Rhein-Ruhr-Marathon starts in Duisburg's Sportpark and finishes inside the Schauinsland-Reisen-Arena. When to enter, how the relay works and how to plan from December. (4 October 2026)
• VITAMIN WELL Frauenlauf Berlin 2027: 5 or 10 km in the Tiergarten — On 22 May 2027, thousands of women run and walk through Berlin's Tiergarten again. Start times, prices, team options and a plan to get from zero to 5 km by May. (4 October 2026)
• AOK-Firmenlauf Dortmund: 6.7 km around Phoenix Lake — An after-work run from Phoenix-West once round Phoenix Lake, 3,000 places and sold out in 2026: course, ranking, fees and getting there – and how it differs from B2Run Dortmund. (4 October 2026)
• Novaled Citylauf Dresden 2027: a 10K to open the season — On 21 March 2027, the Novaled Citylauf Dresden holds its 37th edition: 5 and 10 km on a loop over two Elbe bridges. Here is what to expect, how prices rise and how to use the race as a form check. (4 October 2026)
• Frankfurt Half Marathon 2027: sold out – and how to still race — The 25th Mainova Halbmarathon Frankfurt on 21 March 2027 sold out within days of registration opening. Here are all the facts, how the official bib exchange works and a training plan counted back from race day. (4 October 2026)
• HafenCity Run: teams, route, cost and charity — Almost 20,000 people, 561 teams, no timing: Hamburg's HafenCity Run is a corporate and charity event in one. What team leaders and solo runners need to know for 2027. (4 October 2026)
• Hannover Marathon 2027: relay, flat course and nationals — The ADAC Marathon Hannover runs for the 35th time on 11 April 2027. How your running group can split the relay, what 19 metres of elevation means on race day and what registration costs. (4 October 2026)
• BAUHAUS Firmenlauf Mannheim: Start Blocks, Course, Entry — Around 7,750 people, five start blocks, a finish in front of the palace: what you need to know about Mannheim's company run while the 2027 date is still pending. (4 October 2026)
• Berlin New Year's Day Run 2027: 4 km from the Brandenburg Gate — At noon on 1 January 2027 you run from the Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Cathedral and back – no registration, no fee, no clock. What to know about New Year's noon and how it differs from the New Year's Eve run. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Bremen: Along the Weser into the Weserstadion — B2Run Bremen has grown from about 7,500 to 11,500 participants in three years. The 2027 date is still to come – here is how the evening at the Weserstadion works and how it differs from Bremen's second company run. (4 October 2026)
• St Nicholas and Christmas Runs 2026 in the Rhineland — On St Nicholas' Day 2026 Cologne and Bonn both race, with more events before and after in Neuss, Düsseldorf, Leverkusen and the Oberbergisches Land. All events with a confirmed 2026 edition, with start times, prices and deadlines. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Dortmund: two-stadium course, teams, date — More than 11,200 people in 350 teams ran through SIGNAL IDUNA PARK to the finish in Westfalenpark at B2Run Dortmund 2026. The 2027 date is still to come – here is the course, the team ranking and how to get there. (4 October 2026)
• Duisburg winter running series 2027: three Saturdays — The 42nd ASV Duisburg winter running series takes place on 23 January, 13 February and 13 March 2027 in the Sportpark Wedau. Here are the distances, fees, rankings and how the series fits into a spring marathon plan. (4 October 2026)
• AOK Firmenlauf Bielefeld 2027: 25 August at the Kesselbrink — Around 6 km through the old town, no stopwatch, but trophies for the highest turnout and the best costume: how Bielefeld's company run works, and how to build your team for 25 August 2027. (4 October 2026)
• Great 10K Berlin 2027: 10 km from Charlottenburg Palace — Ten flat kilometres through Berlin's City West, starting and finishing at Charlottenburg Palace: the Berliner Morgenpost Great 10K is the autumn race for anyone chasing a road PB. Here is what you need to know for 2027 and how to use the time until then. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Freiburg: corporate run into the Europa-Park Stadion — More than 14,500 registrations, a finish inside SC Freiburg's stadium and an after-run party until 1 am: here is how the evening at B2Run Freiburg works, and how to get comfortably through 5 kilometres as a beginner. The 2027 date has not been announced yet. (4 October 2026)
• AOK-Firmenlauf Märkischer Kreis 2027: Lüdenscheid, 9 July — Since 2003, company teams from across the Märkischer Kreis district have run through central Lüdenscheid on a Friday evening. The 23rd edition is announced for 9 July 2027. (4 October 2026)
• Berlin New Year's Eve Run 2026: Grunewald, Teufelsberg, doughnuts — On 31 December 2026 the Berliner Silvesterlauf sends you from Mommsenstadion over 4, 6 or 10 km through the Grunewald forest – with costumes, hills and a doughnut at the finish. Here are the schedule, prices and everything you need for the day. (4 October 2026)
• MRRC Silvesterlauf Munich 2026: date, team ranking, weather — On 31 December 2026, Munich runs into the new year for the 41st time – in the Olympiapark, with its own ranking for running groups and run clubs. Registration is not open yet; the 2025 edition sold out. (4 October 2026)
• Bonn Marathon 2027: registration open, start at 11:00 — The Deutsche Post Marathon Bonn runs on 11 April 2027. Why you should secure a place early, what the late marathon start means for your training and what is already known about 2027. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Hamburg: 5.6 km Through the Volkspark — At B2Run Hamburg in 2026, just 50 people were enough for a small business to win the biggest-team ranking. The 2027 date is still to come – here's how to build a team that makes the podium, and how the evening at the Volksparkstadion runs. (4 October 2026)
• Spiridon Silvesterlauf Frankfurt 2026: deadlines, course, rankings — The 48th Spiridon Mainova Silvesterlauf takes place on 31 December 2026 – this time actually on New Year's Eve. By early October most of the 3,000 places are gone; in 2025 it sold out in November. (4 October 2026)
• New Year's runs 2027 in Cologne, Ratingen and nearby — From New Year's morning in Porz to the double Sunday on 10 January in Cologne and Ratingen: here are all New Year's events in the Rhineland with a confirmed 2027 date, with format, start times and costs. (4 October 2026)
• Schwarzwald-Marathon in Bräunlingen: forest course with history — Since 1968, Bräunlingen near Donaueschingen has hosted one of Germany's oldest marathons – 80 percent on forest tracks, uphill for the first half. What to expect, how to pace the climb and what is already known for 2027. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Hanover: 6.5 km Around the Maschsee — B2Run Hanover has the longest course in the whole series and sold out a month before race day in 2026. The 2027 date is still to come – here is what you can know and train for until then. (4 October 2026)
• Triathlons in NRW 2027: Race Dates from Cologne to Duisburg — Rhine swims in Cologne and Bonn, a middle distance in Duisburg, a pool triathlon in Aachen: these are the 2027 triathlons in North Rhine-Westphalia, sorted by whether you're planning a first race, a relay or the middle distance. (4 October 2026)
• Freiburg Marathon 2027: two laps and the 2:45 rule — On 4 April 2027, Freiburg runs its marathon as two laps from the trade fair grounds. What the lap limit means for your pacing, when places get tight and how your plan gets through Christmas and Easter. (4 October 2026)
• Wilhelmsburger Insellauf 2027: a half marathon on the Elbe island — On 4 April 2027, the 46th International Wilhelmsburger Insellauf crosses Hamburg's Elbe island, three weeks before the Hamburg Marathon. Here are the date, course and fees, and how to use the half marathon as a dress rehearsal. (4 October 2026)
• Running Events in the Rhineland 2027: Neuss, Krefeld, Leverkusen and More — Neuss, Leverkusen, Krefeld, Mönchengladbach, Ratingen and Dormagen have a racing year of their own, from a carnival run in Hardt to a night race through Zons. Here are the 2027 dates, town by town. (4 October 2026)
• B2Run Stuttgart: NeckarPark, MHP Arena and summer heat — At B2Run Stuttgart 2026, the weather service forecast 30 degrees for the start. What that means for a corporate run in July, how the course runs through the NeckarPark and how it differs from the AOK corporate run. The 2027 date is still to come. (4 October 2026)
• Kölner Nikolauslauf 2026: Cologne's St Nicholas Run — On Sunday, 6 December 2026, Cologne runs through the Stadtwald for St Nicholas for the 29th time. Here are start times, prices and deadlines, and how to choose between the TopLauf and the FunLauf. (4 October 2026)
• Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon 2027: Date, Course, Registration — The Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon starts on the Rhine on 18 April 2027. Date, start times, price tiers, course and relay at a glance – plus a week-by-week plan counting back from race day through the winter. (2 October 2026)
• Berlin Half Marathon 2027: Entries, Course and Date — On 4 April 2027 the GENERALI BERLINER HALBMARATHON runs from the Tiergarten through the Brandenburg Gate. The ballot is over – here are the routes to a place that remain, how the course runs and how to use it as a spring test. (2 October 2026)
• Cologne Half Marathon 2027: The Dress Rehearsal for Autumn — The 28th Kölner Halbmarathon starts on 29 August 2027 at the German Sport University stadium. Date, entry fee, the course through the Stadtwald and how to use the race as a test for Cologne, Berlin or Frankfurt. (2 October 2026)
• B2Run: All Cities, Dates, Registration and Team Ranking — The B2Run dates for 2027 are still to come. Here is everything that applies to the whole series – registration via a team captain, price tiers, the team ranking and "Die Fittesten" – plus a link to our own guide for every city. (2 October 2026)
• IRONMAN Frankfurt 2027: Sold Out – Options, Course, Spectating — The Mainova IRONMAN Frankfurt European Championship on 27 June 2027 is sold out. Here are the official routes that remain, how the course runs and where to experience race day as a spectator. (2 October 2026)
• Cologne Marathon 2027: Date, Course and a Look Back at the Record Year 2026 — On 3 October 2027 the Generali Köln Marathon holds its 29th edition. 2026 was a record year: 41,453 entries and four course records in a single day. Here you will find the recap, the course, everything about race packets and the best places to cheer. (28 September 2026)
• Winter Running: Motivation, Clothing, and Safety for the Cold Season — Short days, cold air, and early darkness make winter the toughest season to stay motivated to run – on top of real safety questions like visibility in the dark and slipping on ice. This guide covers how to dress right, stay safe, and why a fixed running group is the simplest fix for both. (24 September 2026)
• Germany's Biggest Triathlons and Ironman Races at a Glance — From the IRONMAN European Championship in Frankfurt to the cult classic in the Allgäu, these five races define the German triathlon scene. Here's how their distances, 2027 dates and current entry status compare – plus what most race guides miss about training for them. (21 September 2026)
• From 10K to Half Marathon: Your Training Plan for the Next Step — Already comfortable with 10K and eyeing 21.1 km? A 9-week plan shows how to grow your long run safely – and why it's best run with a group from here on out. (17 September 2026)
• DATEV Challenge Roth 2027: Date, Course and Registration — DATEV Challenge Roth 2026 just ended with a world record – the next edition is set for July 4, 2027. Here's everything you need on the course, registration, and the training gap most race guides miss. (14 September 2026)
• Running With Your Dog: A Beginner's Guide for You and Your Four-Legged Runner — Running with your dog can turn into the best part of both your days – if age, breed, pace, and gear are right from the start. Here's how to begin safely, together. (10 September 2026)
• IRONMAN Hamburg 2027: Date, Course, and How to Actually Prepare — Everything you need to know about IRONMAN Hamburg 2027 – the exact date, the course through the Alster and over the Köhlbrandbrücke, and how to avoid training for it alone. (7 September 2026)
• Muscle Soreness After Running: Causes, Quick Relief, and How to Prevent It — A day or two after a hard run, your legs ache on every stair – classic delayed-onset muscle soreness. Here is what actually causes it, why the old lactic-acid explanation is wrong, and how running at the right pace can help you avoid the worst of it in the first place. (3 September 2026)
• Germany's Biggest Marathons: Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Munich at a Glance — Four city marathons anchor Germany's running calendar: Berlin as a world major, Hamburg as the biggest spring marathon, Frankfurt as the fastest course, and Munich with its new loop route. Here's all four compared – plus what most rankings leave out. (31 August 2026)
• Mainova Frankfurt Marathon 2026: Date, Course, and the Training Summer That Actually Decides It — On October 25, 2026, runners will once again cross the finish line under the roof of Frankfurt's Festhalle. Here are the date, course, and entry fees at a glance – plus the part of the preparation that rarely makes the headlines. (27 August 2026)
• Free Tools for Running Groups: When WhatsApp and Spreadsheets Stop Cutting It — A WhatsApp group and a spreadsheet work fine while a running group stays small. Once it grows, both tools break down in the same places: message overload, manual RSVPs, and no way for new people to find the group at all. (24 August 2026)
• Munich Marathon: Date, Route, and How Not to Train Alone — The 2026 MARATHON MÜNCHEN by Brooks is in the books – bigger than ever with 40,930 entries, and wins for Alazar Terefa (2:10:51) and defending champion Nina Reuter (2:32:01). The organiser hasn't announced the 2027 date yet. Here's the route, the formats, and the one thing most coverage leaves out. (20 August 2026)
• Morning or Evening Runs? What Actually Matters Is the Slot You Keep — Science offers real arguments for both sides – body temperature, chronotype, cortisol. But in the end, your progress depends less on finding the perfect hour than on whether you actually keep the appointment. (17 August 2026)
• Haspa Marathon Hamburg: Dates, Route, and the Winter Training Block That Actually Decides Your Race — The Haspa Marathon Hamburg is billed as Germany's largest spring marathon – flat, fast, and right through the heart of the city. The 2027 edition is sold out – here's the date, your options for still getting a spot, and what actually decides your race: the winter months between signing up and the start line. (13 August 2026)
• Recovery After Running: Why Rest Matters as Much as the Run Itself — The training stimulus happens on the run – the actual adaptation happens afterward. Nutrition, sleep, foam rolling and active recovery are often sold as separate solo rituals. Here's what the research actually supports, what's overstated – and why an easy group run or walk is an underrated recovery tool in its own right. (10 August 2026)
• Berlin Marathon 2027: Date, Course, and How to Actually Prepare — The 2026 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON is done – with a course record from Tigst Assefa (2:11:04) and a second Berlin win for Guye Adola (2:02:50). In 2027, it becomes the GENERALI BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday, September 26 – the entry lottery is open until November 12, 2026. Here's the course, how entries work, and why the weeks before the race are often the loneliest part. (6 August 2026)
• Blisters From Running: Why They Form, How to Prevent Them, and What Actually Helps — Blisters are one of the first painful lessons many runners learn – usually right before a first long run or race. Most of them are avoidable with a few simple adjustments to shoes, socks, and lacing, long before a blister plaster ever comes into play. (3 August 2026)
• Running Events in Düsseldorf 2026: The Calendar for Runners Who Don't Want to Start Alone — Late summer and autumn 2026 bring five confirmed running events to Düsseldorf – from a night race through Rheinpark to a half marathon all the way to Duisburg. Here's the calendar, plus the part pure date lists tend to skip: for almost every event below, a local group is already training toward it together. (30 July 2026)
• Running a Group Run: Liability, Insurance, and What German Hosts Actually Need to Know — You host a weekly group run – no club, no board, no bylaws. Then the question hits: are you liable if someone gets hurt? Most guides on this topic are written for registered German sports clubs (Vereine). Here's what actually applies to the far more common informal case – and where the honest answer is "it depends." (27 July 2026)
• Allgäu Triathlon 2027: Date, Distances, and the Lottery Entry — The 44th edition on August 23, 2026 is done – Tom Hug and Lena Meißner won the Classic distance. The 45th edition follows on 22 August 2027, and registration opens on 7 October 2026. Here's everything on distances, the lottery, and how to secure a start slot – plus who actually helps you train in the Allgäu. (24 July 2026)
• IRONMAN 70.3 Duisburg 2027: Date, Course, and Training for the Run — The sixth IRONMAN 70.3 Duisburg is done – with eight course records and wins for Sam Steltenpool and Pia Opitz. The next one is set: Sunday, August 29, 2027. Here are the facts on course and entry spots – plus the question most course write-ups skip: who's actually training the final 21.1 kilometers with you? (21 July 2026)
• More Runners for Your Group: How to Grow Your Run Club — Starting a running group is one thing – growing it is another. Seven steps to turn your Lauftreff into a run club people keep coming back to. (18 July 2026)
• From 5K to 10K: The 8-Week Plan for Your Next Milestone — Already running 5K? Then 10K is your next milestone. The free 8-week plan – with the long run as an easy group run. (17 July 2026)
• Losing Weight by Running: What Actually Matters (and What to Ignore) — The "fat-burning zone", the perfect heart rate, a calorie app: a lot of nonsense surrounds losing weight by running. What actually matters – and what you can safely ignore. (16 July 2026)
• What to Eat Before Running: Timing, Snacks and What to Skip — Banana, or better nothing? The answer depends less on a food list than on when you run. The timing matrix for the after-work run and the long Sunday run. (15 July 2026)
• Side Stitch While Running: What Helps Instantly and How to Prevent It — That stabbing pain under the ribs hits almost every runner. What helps immediately, why it happens at all – and how to prevent it, without falling for miracle cures. (14 July 2026)
• Running Shoes for Beginners: What Actually Matters (No Sales Pitch) — Pronation, drop, cushioning foam: your first running-shoe purchase buries you in marketing. The independent take on what actually matters – and what you can ignore. (13 July 2026)
• Breathing While Running: Rhythms and Techniques That Actually Help — "I must be breathing wrong" – almost every beginner thinks this when they run out of air. Usually it's not true. What actually helps with breathing, and what you can skip. (12 July 2026)
• How Often Should You Run Per Week? The Honest Answer for Beginners — Two to three times a week – everyone agrees on that. But nobody answers the real question: how do you keep it up? The honest answer for beginners. (11 July 2026)
• Your First Time at a Lauftreff: What to Expect (and Why No One's Too Slow) — Too slow? Embarrassing? Those worries keep most people from their first Lauftreff – yet it's built so no one gets left behind. Here's what to expect. (10 July 2026)
• Running Events in Cologne 2026: Which Race Fits You? — From the marathon classic to a free Saturday 5K: Cologne has a race for every type of runner in 2026. Curated by occasion – with a tip on how to prepare as a group. (9 July 2026)
• Running in the Heat: How to Keep Training Safely in Summer — 30 degrees and your running motivation is melting? You don't have to stop – just run smarter. How to keep training safely in the heat, including the warning signs you should know. (8 July 2026)
• The Types of Running Groups in Germany: Lauftreff, Run Club, Laufverein & parkrun — Lauftreff, run club, Laufverein or parkrun: in Germany there are many ways to run together. What sets them apart – and which one fits you. (7 July 2026)
• Starting a Running Group: From Idea to First Run — How to start a running group that actually keeps meeting week after week – plus the liability questions most guides gloss over. (7 July 2026)
• Interval Training for Runners: A Practical Guide for Recreational Runners — What intervals actually do, how to dose them safely – and why they're easier to run in a group than solo. (7 July 2026)
• Getting Started with Running: A Beginner's Guide — A realistic 8-week plan, the science behind starting out – and why you don't have to do it alone. (7 July 2026)