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13. Blaulichtlauf Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen, Niedersachsen, Germany

calendar_today 05 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

The Blaulichtlauf Gelsenkirchen, set to take place on August 5, 2026, offers runners three distinct distance options: the challenging half marathon (21K), a scenic 10K race, and a family-friendly 5K event. Located in the heart of Germany's industrial Ruhr region, Gelsenkirchen welcomes athletes from around the world to experience its unique urban landscape on race day.
Participants can choose the distance that best suits their training level and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of this popular running event.

Races Offered

10K

Aug 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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32 days remaining

21K

Aug 05, 2026

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Distance — 21K

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Type — Running

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32 days remaining

5K

Aug 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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32 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Gelsenkirchen.

thermostat Temperature

15.0° / 23.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.8° / 23.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:18

nightlight Sunset

20:50

About Gelsenkirchen

Learn more about the host city, Gelsenkirchen.

Gelsenkirchen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia. Gelsenkirchen, like neighbouring cities, is refining its image promoting its industrial culture. Old refineries have been remodelled into event halls and ice skating rinks. Beautiful bike paths now lie where old rail lines ran. Art from old machines are a source of artistic expression.