Run clubs & running groups in Dresden

18 run clubs and running groups in Dresden, 7 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 Dresden?

  • Dresden runs along the Elbe: 18 running groups and run clubs use the Elbe meadows and cycle path, the Großer Garten and the Dresdner Heide forest.
  • The REWE Team Challenge Dresden set a record on 28 May 2025: 30,000 starters from over 4,000 companies in its 16th edition.
  • Your best bet is Monday or Tuesday, when most Dresden groups meet. There's also a parkrun in the Prießnitzgrund.

18 running groups in Dresden on We Up

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EVENTS ALL YEAR

Running Events in Dresden 2026/27

The big dates of the year at a glance.

Running Events in Dresden 2026/27: DRESDEN-MARATHON, Oberelbe-Marathon and Team Challenge

  • The DRESDEN-MARATHON takes place on 25 October 2026 in its 26th edition, starting on the Ostra-Allee and finishing in the Heinz-Steyer-Stadion, with a flat course through the Altstadt and the Neustadt; the 27th edition is on 31 October 2027.
  • The VVO Oberelbe-Marathon starts in Königstein for the 28th time on 25 April 2027 and runs along the Elbe to the Heinz-Steyer-Stadion in Dresden; by 30 September 2026, 1,989 registrations were already in.
  • The REWE Team Challenge Dresden, a 5 km Firmenlauf from the Postplatz to the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, is on 22 June 2027; in 2026, according to the organizer, 32,000 people took part.

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

MORE ABOUT RUNNING IN DRESDEN

Dresden runs along the Elbe — the old town skyline at your back, the wide Elbwiesen meadows underfoot. We Up brings the city's running clubs, running groups, and run crews together in one place, from a relaxed riverside loop to a fast tempo group.

The classic route is the flat path along the Elbwiesen and the Elberadweg, which runs right through the heart of the city. Central and well-lit, the roughly six-kilometer outer loop through the Großer Garten is a popular pick. If you want forest, head into the vast Dresdner Heide in the north along the Prießnitz or through Albertpark; for something green and close to the center, there's the Alaunpark in Neustadt and the Blüherpark. The Elbe stretch from the old town to the Blaues Wunder bridge is another favorite.

Groups meet in nearly every district — in Neustadt, Johannstadt, Striesen, Blasewitz, Pieschen, or Loschwitz. Before every run you'll find the start time, meeting point, and pace listed. Many sessions are free and explicitly welcome beginners too. Just how much Dresden loves to run shows in the REWE Team Challenge, which marked its 16th edition in 2025 with a record 30,000 runners from over 4,000 companies.

Find a meetup along the Elbe, grab your spot at the next event, and join in. The best part of the Elbe run isn't the time on the clock — it's the people running alongside you. Come along and run with them.

Running in Dresden — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?

Running groups in Dresden 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.

On which days do the groups run in Dresden?

Of the 7 running groups in Dresden with a fixed weekday, most run on Mondays (3), Tuesdays (3) and Wednesdays (1). One of these running groups meets at the weekend.

Is there a parkrun in Dresden?

There is one parkrun in Dresden: Prießnitzgrund parkrun, Dresden. 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: de.wikipedia.org · pulstreiber.de · team-challenge-dresden.de · team-challenge-dresden.de · outdooractive.com · so-lebt-dresden.de · dresden-magazin.com