Looking for a running group in Duisburg?

MORE ABOUT RUNNING IN DUISBURG

In Duisburg, running takes you between water and industrial heritage — six lakes in the south, blast furnaces in the north. On We Up you'll find the city's running clubs, running groups, and run crews all in one place, from a relaxed beginner meetup to a fast session on the regatta course.

Running territory number one is the Sechs-Seen-Platte in Wedau, with marked loops of 6, 10, and 15.5 kilometers through forest and along the water. A route unlike any other is the Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, where well-maintained gravel paths wind between old blast furnaces. For something fast and flat, there's the regatta course in Sportpark Wedau; for long and level, the Rhine-Herne Canal and the Rhine riverbank, where a 12-kilometer loop connects both banks via two bridges.

Groups meet in nearly every district — in the old town, in Neudorf, Hochfeld, Rheinhausen, or up north in Hamborn and Walsum. Before every run you can see when and where it starts and what pace the group runs. Many groups run for free and explicitly welcome beginners, at an easy pace. Just how much Duisburg loves to run shows in the Rhein-Ruhr-Marathon, which brought together around 4,000 runners across all distances for its 42nd edition in 2025.

A group nearby, a spot at the next event just a click away — and just like that, you're no longer running alone. The best part of the loop around the Sechs-Seen-Platte isn't the time on the clock — it's the people running alongside you. Come along and run with them.

12 running groups in Duisburg on We Up

Running in Duisburg — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?
Yes, explicitly. Many running groups in Duisburg 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 Duisburg are free. You just come by and run along – no registration, membership or fee.
Where do running groups meet in Duisburg?
All across the city — Sechs-Seen-Platte, Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, Innenhafen, Sportpark Wedau / Regattabahn, Toeppersee and Rheinufer / Rheinrunde are among the most popular meeting points. Every group on We Up shows its exact meeting point.
Where do I find run meetups in Duisburg?
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 Duisburg?
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 · hdsports.org · rhein-ruhr-marathon.de · outdooractive.com · komoot.com · ssb-duisburg.de · coolibri.de · en.wikipedia.org