– Paderborner Martinslauf

Paderborner Martinslauf is an annual evening running event in Paderborn, Germany, organized by SC Grün-Weiß Paderborn with its Osterlauf team and Laufladen Endspurt. The event combines recreational sport with illuminated scenery, inviting runners to experience the city centre after dark. Its 2026 edition is scheduled for 6 November, with online registration opening on 11 September.

The programme offers several distances and formats for different participants. A free, approximately 1,000-metre run is designed for primary-school children, while adults can choose a 6-kilometre fun run, a 6-kilometre speed run for runners targeting a finish time of up to 35 minutes, or a 10-kilometre race. The longer events use a two-kilometre urban circuit completed three or five times.

The route passes landmarks and historic streets, including the cathedral area, Rathaus, Marienplatz and Paderquellgebiet, with lighting installations adding to the atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to wear visible clothing, and the event awards prizes for the best LED outfits. Luggage storage is available, but changing and shower facilities are not.