Running
Marathon
42.2 km
785m

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
785m
Running
Halbmarathon
21.1 km
388m
Running
10 km
10 km
247m
Running
5 km
5 km
The Osterwaldlauf is a running event in the scenic Osterwald forest near Salzhemmendorf, offering races from 2.5 km up to the marathon, with varied trails, forest paths, and village routes. All distances include refreshment stations, and the event emphasizes a family-friendly atmosphere with a popular children's run around the local lake.
Multiple official refreshment stations along all courses (2.5 km to marathon), including water, isotonic drinks, fruits, and salty snacks. Finish area provides additional catering with warm meals.
Pacemaker/Pacer present. Target times per start wave published on the Renntag/Startzeiten page: marathon (09:15), half-marathon (12:00), 10 km (10:30), 5 km & 2.5 km (12:30); pace groups use flag markers at respective start waves.
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
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