Looking for a running group in Munich?

MORE ABOUT RUNNING IN MUNICH

Munich runs along the Isar and through the Englischer Garten — mountains on the horizon, a beer garden by the path. We Up brings together the city's running meetups, running groups, and run clubs in one place, from a relaxed beginner meetup to an ambitious pace group.

The classic jogging route is the Englischer Garten, one of the largest urban parks in the world, with seemingly endless paths. The Isar floodplains around the Flaucher are natural and popular for long runs. It gets hilly in the Olympiapark around the Olympiasee and Olympiaberg; runners take the gravel paths of Nymphenburg Palace Park for wide, quiet loops. Add to that Westpark in the southwest, the Hirschgarten in Neuhausen, and, for soft trail loops, the Perlacher Forst in the south.

Groups meet in nearly every district — in Schwabing, the Maxvorstadt, Haidhausen, the Glockenbachviertel, the Au, or Sendling. Every group lists when, where, and how fast it runs before you join. Many meetups are free and beginner-friendly, with breaks when needed. Just how much Munich runs shows in the Marathon München, which drew around 28,500 participants in 2025 — the largest running event in the city's history.

Pick a group in your neighborhood and join the next event. The best part of running in Munich isn't your marathon time — it's the regular loop along the Isar with people who head to the beer garden afterward. Find your group and run with us.

84 running groups in Munich on We Up

Running in Munich — good to know

Is this suitable for beginners too?
Yes, explicitly. Many running groups in Munich 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 Munich are free. You just come by and run along – no registration, membership or fee.
Where do running groups meet in Munich?
All across the city — Englischer Garten, Isarauen / Flaucher, Olympiapark, Nymphenburger Schlosspark, Westpark and Hirschgarten are among the most popular meeting points. Every group on We Up shows its exact meeting point.
Where do I find run meetups in Munich?
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 Munich?
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 · de.wikipedia.org · marathonmuenchen.org · mymuenchen.de · muenchen.t-online.de · marathon4you.de