Looking for a running group in Freiburg?

MORE ABOUT RUNNING IN FREIBURG

Freiburg sits right where the Black Forest begins — and you feel it on every run. We Up brings together the city's running groups, run clubs, and meetups in one place, from a flat loop along the Dreisam to a mountain run up to the Schauinsland.

The classic for everyone is the Dreisamuferweg, a flat, car-free path that runs straight through the city. If you want to head out and up, the mountains are right on your doorstep: the Schlossberg with its trails above the city center, the Rosskopf with its lookout tower, and — for serious elevation — the Schauinsland, Freiburg's local mountain in the Black Forest. For flat, shady running, head to the Mooswald in the west; for a compact after-work loop, circle the illuminated Flückiger See in Seepark.

Groups meet in almost every neighborhood — in the Altstadt, Herdern, Zähringen, Littenweiler, or Haslach. Every group shows the day, time, meeting point, and pace in advance. Many meetups are free and explicitly welcome beginners, with no pressure on pace. Just how international Freiburg's running scene is shows in the Mein Freiburg Marathon, where around 13,600 runners from 91 nations lined up at the start in 2025.

Find your meetup in the neighborhood, lock in the next event, and just join the run. The best part of running in Freiburg isn't the marathon medal — it's the weekly loop along the Dreisam with people who stick around for a Radler afterward. Join in and run Freiburg together.

21 running groups in Freiburg on We Up

Running in Freiburg — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?
Yes, explicitly. Many running groups in Freiburg 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 Freiburg are free. You just come by and run along – no registration, membership or fee.
Where do running groups meet in Freiburg?
All across the city — Dreisamuferweg, Schlossberg, Seepark, Schauinsland, Rosskopf and Lorettoberg are among the most popular meeting points. Every group on We Up shows its exact meeting point.
Where do I find run meetups in Freiburg?
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 Freiburg?
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 · fwtm.freiburg.de · badische-zeitung.de · outdooractive.com · sportportal.freiburg.de