Looking for a running group in Berlin?

MORE ABOUT RUNNING IN BERLIN

Berlin is a runner's city like almost no other — from the Tiergarten to the Tempelhofer Feld, from the lakes in the southwest to the Müggelsee in the east. We Up brings the city's running meetups, running groups, and run clubs together in one place, from the relaxed neighborhood loop to the fast pace group.

The green core is the Tiergarten, with its shaded paths around the Siegessäule. The Tempelhofer Feld is an experience of its own — the old airfield with dead-straight, endless runways, perfect for intervals. In the east, many runners head to Volkspark Friedrichshain or the Spree riverside in Treptower Park; if you're after forest and trails, go out to the Grunewald with its climb to the Teufelsberg, to the Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke, or all the way to the Müggelsee with its rolling paths.

Groups meet in nearly every neighborhood — in Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, Neukölln, Mitte, or Charlottenburg. Every group lists the day, time, meeting point, and pace in advance. Many runs are free and explicitly meant for beginners, with zero pressure. Just how much Berlin runs shows in the BMW Berlin Marathon, the largest marathon in the world: almost 50,000 runners crossed the finish line in 2025.

Pick a group in your neighborhood and be at the start line for the next event. The best thing about running in Berlin isn't the world records on marathon Sunday — it's the regular run with people you'd never have met otherwise, and the after-work beer that follows. Find your people and run with them.

198 running groups in Berlin on We Up

Running in Berlin — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?
Yes, explicitly. Many running groups in Berlin are beginner-friendly and deliberately run slowly — often with walk breaks. You need no experience, just the will to start.
Am I too slow for a running group?
No. There's a group for almost every pace – from very easy to fast. Pick one whose pace fits you; nobody gets left behind.
Can I come alone?
Sure, most people come alone to their first run. That's exactly what running groups are for: meeting new people and running together. Message the group beforehand and you'll recognise each other at the meeting point.
What if I can't keep up?
No problem. Many groups wait at crossings, run in pace groups or take walk breaks. And if it gets too fast, you simply drop out – that’s completely fine.
What does it cost?
The vast majority of run meetups and running groups in Berlin are free. You just come by and run along – no registration, membership or fee.
Where do running groups meet in Berlin?
All across the city — Tiergarten, Tempelhofer Feld, Volkspark Friedrichshain, Treptower Park / Plänterwald, Grunewald & Teufelsberg and Schlachtensee & Krumme Lanke are among the most popular meeting points. Every group on We Up shows its exact meeting point.
Where do I find run meetups in Berlin?
Right here on this page: We Up lists the city's run meetups, running groups and run clubs in one place, with day, time, pace and meeting point. Follow a group or see its next runs.
Are there free running groups in Berlin?
Yes, most are free. Social run clubs and open meetups live off running together, not off fees – just come along.
Which running group fits my pace?
From a relaxed 5-kilometre beginner run to a tempo group under 5:00/km, there is everything. Check each group’s pace and feel free to try several until it fits.
When do the running groups meet?
Mostly weekday evenings and weekend mornings – many have fixed weekly slots. You’ll find the exact times for each group and run right here on the page.

Last updated 13 July 2026

Sources: de.wikipedia.org · worldmarathoner.com · en.wikipedia.org · bmw-berlin-marathon.com · berlin.de