Luxembourg's top running races

The ING Night Marathon in Luxembourg City

Every year in May, the country's biggest running event, the ING Night Marathon, takes place in Luxembourg City. The route starts in Kirchberg and crosses through several of the city's districts, giving runners a chance to appreciate the contrast between the ultra-modern Kirchberg quarter and the historical Upper Town, perched on a rocky plateau. In 2026, the marathon will be held on Saturday 16th May.

Participants can choose between several disciplines: the traditional marathon, the half marathon, the team run (a four-person relay on the marathon route) and the 5k run for success (5km in teams of three).

There are also specific races for children and teenagers: the mini minimarathon (1km, ages between 5 and 12) and the minimarathon (4.2km, ages between 12 and 18).

For roller sports enthusiasts, Roll&Run offers a 7km race through the Limpertsberg district.

Even if you're not a runner, you can still get involved in the event by cheering on the participants and taking advantage of the live music and refreshment stands along the route.

NightRun Remich along the Moselle

In early summer, the venue for the sporting event is the Moselle region. The third edition of the Remich NightRun tokk place on 11th July 2025. The date for the 2026 edition is yet to be confirmed. In a friendly summer atmosphere, the race runs through the city along the Moselle for 8.5km, with virtually no change in altitude (36m). It's the perfect race for first-time runners who want to try their hand at popular races. The minimum age for participation is 12.

This night race kicks off one of Moselle's flagship sporting events: the Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg. This unique triathlon in the heart of Europe is an opportunity to swim, cycle and run in three different countries in the same race!

Äischdall Trail to explore Guttland's valleys and woodland

In August, a sporting challenge awaits you in the Eisch Valley, or Äischdall, in western Luxembourg, near the Belgian border. The valley is named after the Eisch river, which flows through Belgium and Luxembourg, and the Äischdall Trail, open to runners and Nordic walkers, is a great way to discover the area. The route starts in Eischen/Äischen and crosses through forests and meadows, giving you a taste of the region's unspoilt countryside. In 2026, the race will take place on Tuesday 15th August, a public holiday.

Participants can choose between several disciplines:

• Running: 6km (age 10 and over), 11.5km (age 15 and over), 21km (age 18 and over) and 42km (age 18 and over). There are also 500m and 1000m races for children.
• Nordic walking: 6km, 11.5km and 21km.

The region is particularly known for its castles, earning it the name of Valley of the Seven Castles. So even if you don't want to run the race, this is a great opportunity to come along and discover the area while cheering on the participants. Refreshment stands and live music are organised for the occasion.

Escher Kulturlaf – a glimpse of the industrial and cultural heritage of the Minett

What better way to get back into the swing of things after the summer than by taking part in a race in southern Luxembourg? The Sudstroum escher kulturlaf crosses through the Belval district and the town of Esch-sur-Alzette, former iron ore mining areas that were crucial for Luxembourg's economic development in the 20th century, giving the region its characteristic red colour – and its name! In 2026, the race will be held on Saturday 5th September.

Participants can choose between three distances: half marathon (21km), 10 miles (16km) and 10km.

Younger family members are also welcome. The SUDenergie Mini-kulturlaf is a 1000m race for children aged between 5 and 12. The main aim of this children's race is to have fun, so it isn't timed.

The event is also about celebrating culture – not only are the runners surrounded by impressive examples of converted industrial heritage, but a variety of live music acts also liven up the route.

Leopard Ultratrail Mullerthal, through the rocks in Luxembourg's Little Switzerland

If you have a taste for a challenge, then make sure you add the Leopard Ultratrail Mullerthal to your diary. Participants can choose from a series of semi self-sufficient trails among the unspoilt nature and imposing rocks of the Mullerthal. The start is at Heringer Millen. In 2026, the race took place on Saturday 12th September.

Several distances are available:

• Ultratrail: 111km, 3500m elevation gain.
• Long trail: 75km, 2100m elevation gain.
• Trail: 35km, 1100m elevation gain.
• Shorty trail: 21km, 700m elevation gain.
• Ultra shorty trail: 10km, 400m elevation gain.
• Ultra shorty ado: 10km, 400m elevation gain. Only for young people aged 10 to 16.

The principle of these individual races is semi self-sufficiency, in other words the ability to manage your own needs between any two refreshment points, in terms of food and drink and also clothes and safety equipment, so that you can adapt to any problems or unforeseen events (bad weather, injuries, etc.).

There are also races for children aged 4 and over with the Kids Adventure Run.

Sylvesterlaf Rambrouch – bringing the year to a close in the peaks of the Éislek region

To finish the year in sporting fashion, what better way than the Sylvesterlaf Rambrouch in the Luxembourg Ardennes, on the afternoon of 31st December. The race starts at the Cultural Centre in Rambrouch.

The main distance is 10km. There will also be a 1.8km race for young runners.

All participants receive a souvenir gift after the race. And once you've finished, all that's left is to ring in the new year in style!