Run clubs & running groups in the Allgäu

45 run clubs and running groups in the Allgäu, 31 of them with fixed weekly times – for every pace. Here it is about the company, not the clock. Come alone, run along, and stay for a coffee.

Looking for a run club in the Allgäu?

  • 45 running groups and run clubs are spread across the Allgäu, from flat loops at the Großer Alpsee and the Iller to mountain trails on the Grünten and Nagelfluhkette.
  • At the Allgäu Panorama Marathon in Sonthofen, 2,981 runners crossed the finish line across all distances in 2025.
  • Live in Kempten? Then the Illerufer parkrun is your starting point. Across the Allgäu, most groups run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, a few at the weekend.

45 running groups in the Allgäu on We Up

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EVENTS ALL YEAR

Running Events in the Allgäu 2026/27

The big dates of the year at a glance.

Running Events in the Allgäu 2026/27: Panorama Marathon, Königsschlösser Marathon and Allgäu Triathlon

  • The Allgäu Panorama Marathon in Sonthofen takes place for the 20th time on 8 August 2027; in 2026, according to the organizer, 4,200 participants registered, a record.
  • At the IWIS Königsschlösser Marathon in Füssen on 24 July 2027, the course passes the Hopfensee, the Forggensee and the Schwansee, and the 42.195 km add up to only 82 metres of climbing.
  • The Allgäu Triathlon at the Alpsee near Immenstadt has been held since 1983; the 45th edition is on 22 August 2027, and registration opened on 7 October 2026.

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Dates and sources in the article · As of 18 October 2026

MORE ABOUT RUNNING IN THE ALLGÄU

From the banks of the Iller in Kempten to the ridge of the Nagelfluhkette, running in the Allgäu happens between mountains, lakes, and endless trails — and the best part is you don't have to do it alone. We Up collects the region's running meetups in one place.

The Allgäu is a whole region, not a single town. Between Kempten, Kaufbeuren, Memmingen, Sonthofen, Immenstadt, Füssen, Marktoberdorf, and Lindenberg, there are running meetups, running groups, and run clubs for every pace — from a relaxed after-work loop along the Iller to an ambitious mountain run up the Grünten. You'll find a group near you here.

The landscape is what makes running here special: flat lakeside paths around the Großer Alpsee, the Niedersonthofener See, and the Forggensee for easy kilometers, plus the alpine trails of the Nagelfluhkette, around Oberstdorf, and up the "Guardian of the Allgäu," the Grünten, for anyone chasing elevation. From the Kemptener Wald to the Oberallgäu, the variety sits close together.

The Allgäu Panorama Marathon in Sonthofen, with nearly 3,000 finishers in 2025, shows just how much of a real running region the Allgäu is. But you don't need a race to get started: whether you're a beginner or an experienced trail runner, the Allgäu's running meetups have people who run your pace. Pick your town, join a group, and be there for the next event.

Running in the Allgäu — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?

Running groups in the Allgäu suit beginners too: many are explicitly beginner-friendly and deliberately run slowly, often with walk breaks. No experience is needed, just the will to start.

Which running groups meet at the weekend in the Allgäu?

4 running groups in the Allgäu meet regularly on Saturdays or Sundays, for example liny's runclub, now.sportsclub and TV Memmingen 1859 – Lauftreff (Leichtathletik). All running groups with day and time are in the list on this page.

On which days do the groups run in the Allgäu?

Of the 31 running groups in the Allgäu with a fixed weekday, most run on Tuesdays (9), Wednesdays (9) and Mondays (4). 4 of these running groups meet at the weekend.

Is there a parkrun in the Allgäu?

There is one parkrun in the Allgäu: Illerufer parkrun, Kempten. Every Saturday at 9 am everyone runs 5 kilometres together, free and timed. To take part, register once with parkrun and bring your barcode.

General questions, for example whether you can come alone or what a run club costs: Go to the FAQ

Last updated 18 October 2026

Sources: hdsports.org · allgaeu-panorama-marathon.de · my.raceresult.com · allgaeu.de · allgaeu-abc.de · outdooractive.com · oberstdorf.de · joggen-online.de