Name: Norderstedt City Run 2026
Start: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-07T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Stadtteil Friedrichsgabe, Norderstedt

City Run Norderstedt

About City Run Norderstedt

The Norderstedt City Run is one of the most important running events in Schleswig-Holstein and takes place every year at the beginning of June in the Friedrichsgabe district. The 28th edition in 2026 expects around 2,500 participants of all performance levels – from elite runners to hobby runners to toddlers. 5 km and 10 km races are offered, as well as the OBI Run for schoolchildren, the Waldi Kids' Run, a taster run, and Nordic walking routes. The run is recognized by the DLV (German Athletics Association) for its best lists. The organizer is the Norderstedter Sportverein e.V.

Dates 07 Jun — 07 Jun 2026

Venue Norderstedt (01060)

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Edition 2026

City Run Norderstedt — edition 2026

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On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the 28th edition of the Norderstedt City Run takes place in Friedrichsgabe. Around 2,500 participants will compete over the 5 km and 10 km distances (DLV best list eligible), plus the OBI Run for schoolchildren, the Toddler Run, and the Waldi Kids' Run. Registration via norderstedter-stadtlauf.de.

The 28th edition of the Norderstedt City Run will take place on June 7, 2026, in Friedrichsgabe – a western district of Norderstedt. Around 2,500 participants of all performance levels are expected. The 5 km and 10 km courses, recognized by the DLV for best lists, form the main program, complemented by the OBI Run for schoolchildren, the Waldi Kids' Run, the Toddler Run, a taster run, and Nordic walking routes.

The organizer is the Norderstedter Sportverein e.V. (NSV). Volunteer positions are advertised – interested parties can contact the club's website.

Highlights City Run Norderstedt 2026

5 km and 10 km recognized by DLV for best lists, OBI Run for schoolchildren, Waldi Kids' Run — around 2,500 participants.

Programme City Run Norderstedt 2026

Program June 7, 2026

Start and finish area in Norderstedt-Friedrichsgabe
10 km — Main race (DLV best list eligible)
5 km — Popular race distance
Taster Run — Beginner's distance
OBI Run — For schoolchildren (Sponsor OBI)
Toddler Run — Shortest kids' run
Waldi Kids' Run — Family run with mascot
Nordic Walking Routes

Start times are staggered by distance; see the announcement on norderstedter-stadtlauf.de.

Prices City Run Norderstedt 2026

Entry fees are staggered according to distance and registration date – see the 2026 announcement.

Practical information

Practical information — City Run Norderstedt

Getting There

Take the U1 subway to Norderstedt Mitte, then a bus to Friedrichsgabe. By car, take the A7 (exit Schnelsen-Nord) or the B432.

Registration

Online at norderstedter-stadtlauf.de or running.life.

Entry Fees

Staggered according to distance and registration date – see the 2026 announcement.

Norderstedt in the Segeberg District

Norderstedt – Schleswig-Holstein's fifth-largest city with around 80,000 inhabitants – is located north of Hamburg in the Segeberg district and is closely connected to the Hanseatic city via the U1 subway line. With its decentralized structure of four formerly independent municipalities (Friedrichsgabe, Garstedt, Glashütte, Harksheide), the city offers an unusual mix of urban and suburban character, well-suited for running routes through quiet neighborhoods.

Friedrichsgabe as a District Run Location

The Friedrichsgabe district – located in the west of Norderstedt – has been the center of the Norderstedt City Run for years. The course leads through quiet residential areas, along green spaces, and over short, fast straights. With start and finish in Friedrichsgabe and a course with few elevation changes, the city run is a fast competition that allows for good personal bests.

The Distances in 2026

10 km — Main race, recognized by the DLV for best lists
5 km — Popular race distance
Taster Run — Beginner's distance
OBI Run — Run for schoolchildren (Sponsor OBI)
Toddler Run — Shortest run for the little ones
Waldi Kids' Run — Kids' run with mascot
Nordic Walking Routes for walkers

DLV Recognition and Competition Character

The Norderstedt City Run is recognized by the German Athletics Association (DLV) as "eligible for best lists" – an award only given to runs with precisely measured courses and qualified timing. This means that the times run here count towards DLV best lists and ranking points. For ambitious hobby runners, this is an important factor – one reason why the city run attracts many club runners from the Hamburg metropolitan area every year.

An Important Date on the Sports Calendar

With around 2,500 participants, the Norderstedt City Run is one of the largest city runs in Schleswig-Holstein. The organizer is the Norderstedter Sportverein e.V. (NSV), supported by OBI and other regional sponsors. The run is a firm fixture on the North German sports calendar and a must-attend event for many participants from the Segeberg district, the city of Hamburg, and the Pinneberg district.