Run clubs & running groups in Karlsruhe

21 run clubs and running groups in Karlsruhe, 15 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 Karlsruhe?

  • From the Schlossgarten, paths fan out into the Hardtwald, and the Alter Flugplatz is made for intervals: home turf for 21 running groups and run clubs in Karlsruhe.
  • The 41st Baden-Marathon on 21 September 2025 sold out with over 10,000 registrations across all races.
  • The Oberwald has a parkrun, and a few groups run at the weekend. But most Karlsruhe meetups happen on Thursdays.

21 running groups in Karlsruhe on We Up

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EVENTS ALL YEAR

Running Events in Karlsruhe 2026/27

The big dates of the year at a glance.

Running Events in Karlsruhe 2026/27: Baden-Marathon, Badische Meile and B2Run

  • The Baden-Marathon Karlsruhe takes place on 19 September 2027; according to Runner's World, around 13,000 participants took part in 2026, and the finish is in the Carl-Kaufmann-Stadion.
  • On 2 May 2027 the Badische Meile leads through the city centre for the 36th time over 8.88889 km, the historical length of the Badische Meile; the limit is 6,500 runners.
  • At the B2Run Karlsruhe on 7 May 2026, according to the organizer, around 11,000 people from about 475 companies ran around 5.3 km through the Schlossgarten to the BBBank Wildpark.

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

MORE ABOUT RUNNING IN KARLSRUHE

Karlsruhe is the "fan city" — and for running, the paths fan out from the Schlossgarten straight into the Hardtwald forest. We Up brings together the city's running groups, run clubs, and meetups in one place, from a relaxed beginner meetup to a fast-paced tempo group.

The central loop is the roughly five-kilometer path around the Schlossgarten, from where the fan-shaped paths lead into the sprawling Hardtwald. For elevation, there's "Mount Klotz" in the Günther-Klotz-Anlage along the Alb river, or the Turmberg above Durlach with its more than 500 steps. For flat, fast running, head to the Albuferweg or the soft loop at the Alter Flugplatz; for long and level, run out into the Rheinaue as far as Lake Knielingen.

Groups meet in almost every neighborhood — in the Südstadt, Weststadt, and Oststadt, in Mühlburg, Durlach, or Knielingen. Every meetup tells you in advance the day, time, meeting point, and pace. Most groups are free and explicitly welcome running beginners too. Just how much Karlsruhe runs shows in the Baden-Marathon, which sold out its 41st edition in 2025 with over 10,000 registrations.

Find a group in your neighborhood, sign up for the next event, and get going. The best part of running in Karlsruhe isn't the marathon medal — it's the regular loop through the Hardtwald with people who pull you along week after week. Find your group and join in.

Running in Karlsruhe — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?

Running groups in Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?

6 running groups in Karlsruhe meet regularly on Saturdays or Sundays, for example forever: runclub, Lauftreff Südwest Karlsruhe (LT Südwest), No Matter Pace Run Club and SSC Runners (SSC Karlsruhe Lauftreff). All running groups with day and time are in the list on this page.

On which days do the groups run in Karlsruhe?

Of the 15 running groups in Karlsruhe with a fixed weekday, most run on Thursdays (7), Tuesdays (5) and Wednesdays (5). 6 of these running groups meet at the weekend.

Is there a parkrun in Karlsruhe?

There is one parkrun in Karlsruhe: Oberwald 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 · ka-news.de · runnersworld.de · badenmarathon.de · meinka.de · karlsruhe-insider.de