Run clubs & running groups in Freiburg

21 run clubs and running groups in Freiburg, 17 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 Freiburg?

  • In Freiburg, 21 running groups and run clubs run flat along the Dreisam path and in the Seepark, or climb the Schlossberg and up to the Schauinsland.
  • The Mein Freiburg Marathon starts at the Messe in April, the B2Run in June is the biggest event by sign-ups, and Black Forest mountain races surround the city.
  • With the Dietenbach parkrun and a few groups, Freiburg has something on at the weekend too. On weekdays, Monday and Thursday are your best bet.

21 running groups in Freiburg on We Up

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EVENTS ALL YEAR

Running Events in Freiburg 2026/27

The big dates of the year at a glance.

Running Events in Freiburg 2026/27: From the Marathon at the Messe to the Mountain Races in the Black Forest

  • The 22nd Mein Freiburg Marathon takes place on 4 April 2027 with start and finish at the Messe; in 2026 around 13,200 participants took part across all races, and registration has been open since 1 September 2026.
  • Measured by registrations, B2Run Freiburg is the city's biggest running event: on 30 June 2026 more than 14,500 people registered for the roughly 5 km, finishing inside the Europa-Park Stadion.
  • Since 2026 the Freiburg Trailrun has led straight out of the city over its local mountains, with the long course covering 34 km and 1,400 m of climbing over the Schauinsland; both courses were sold out at the debut.

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

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.

Running in Freiburg — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?

Running groups in Freiburg 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 Freiburg?

4 running groups in Freiburg meet regularly on Saturdays or Sundays, for example Athletikollektiv (Road2K), Lauftreff Tiengen and Lavender Run Club. All running groups with day and time are in the list on this page.

On which days do the groups run in Freiburg?

Of the 17 running groups in Freiburg with a fixed weekday, most run on Mondays (5), Thursdays (5) and Wednesdays (4). 4 of these running groups meet at the weekend.

Is there a parkrun in Freiburg?

There is one parkrun in Freiburg: Dietenbach parkrun. 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 · fwtm.freiburg.de · badische-zeitung.de · outdooractive.com · sportportal.freiburg.de