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SportScheck Run Cologne

Cologne, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

calendar_today 11 Sep, 2026

About the Event

As dusk settles over the Rhine, a spectacular urban run comes to life. The SportScheck RUN illuminates Cologne on Friday, September 11, 2026, offering a 5 km or 10 km night race along the stunning Rheinboulevard. Your route unfolds between the Hohenzollern and Deutzer bridges, treating you to an unparalleled, illuminated panorama of the cathedral and the city's historic heart. This isn't just a run; it's a sensory experience where the energy of the city and the reflective calm of the river merge into a truly memorable evening. With a commemorative shirt and chip timing included, it's the perfect way to cap a summer week. Secure your spot for a twilight dash through one of Germany's most iconic urban landscapes.

Races Offered

5 km Lauf

Sep 11, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — —

timer

20:00

10 km Lauf

Sep 11, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — —

timer

21:15

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cologne.

thermostat Temperature

13.0° / 21.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

11.6° / 20.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:08

nightlight Sunset

19:45

About Cologne

Learn more about the host city, Cologne.

Cologne is a city on the Rhine river in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the fourth largest city in Germany with around 1.1 million residents (2020). It is one of the nation's media, tourism and business hotspots, and is considered one of the most liberal cities in Germany.