Munich running events calendar 2008

2008 running events in and around Munich (S-Bahn-area) throughout the year:
If you have further race recommendations, comments on races or are looking for other participants, feel free to post them here.

12 Jan
Neujahrslauf Olching
5k and 10k

20 Jan
Winterlaufserie Ismaning, 2nd race
16.8 k
Ismaning Winterlaufserie 2007/8

26 Jan
1. Muenchner Stadion-Cross
6k (male) 4.8k (female)


27 Jan
Winterlaufserie Muenchen, Olympiapark 2nd race
15 k

17 Feb
Winterlaufserie Ismaning, 3rd race
HM
Ismaning Winterlaufserie 2007/8

24 Feb
Winterlaufserie Muenchen Olympiapark 3rd race
20 k

09 Mar
Westparklauf, München
10 k, 1000m (no 2008 information yet)

09 Mar
6 Stunden-Lauf Ottobrunn
(running in a circle for 6 hrs ...)

15 Mar
Lohofer Osterlauf Unterschleissheim
10k

15 Mar
Fruehjahrslauf Freising
5, 10, 15, HM

15 Mar
Fruehjahrs-Halbmarathon Groebenzell
HM

6 Apr
Forstenrieder Volkslauf, M-Forstenried
5.3k, 10k, HM;

20 Apr
Frühjahrslauf München, Olympiapark
5k, 10k, HM

26 Apr
Stadtlauf Geretsried.
This race, as well as the Seelauf Wessling on 25 May, and Stadtlauf Wolfratshausen on 8 June. are part of the "Oberland Challenge", a series of street, cross, and mountain races around Oberland (Bad Toelz). Further dates here.

1 May
Dachauer Frühlingslauf
4k, 10k

25 May
Volkslauf "Rund um den Wesslinger See, Wessling"
3.4k, 10 k, 1000 m

8 Jun
Stadlauf Wolfratshausen
2.5, 5, 10k


29 Jun Stadlauf München 5k, 10k, HM - the famous one. Very crowded, pig part of the track through the English garden.

24 Jul
Firmenlauf, Olympiapark
7 k (you cannot run as a private person, only as member of a company-team)

31 Jul
Sommernachtslauf München, Olympiapark
6k, 10k

9 Aug
Strassenlauf Dachau
10 k

Sept
Haarathon in Haar (charity) (date to be announced)

13 Sep
Oberland Halbmarathon
HM

21 Sep
Karlsfelder Seelauf
5, 10k, HM

28 Sep
Gilching laeuft
4.8, 10k

3 Oct
Forstlauf (Anzing)
10 k, 5k, 0.7 k (for children). Through Ebersberg-Forest, round 1000 participants, great atmosphere.

12 Oct
Munich Marathon
10 K, M

25 Oct
Germeringer Volkslauf
10 k

Thanks for this. I will be trying my hand at a few 10km --> HM races as lead up to a marathon in the last half of the year.

Wow, thanks for compiling these, this is great!

The Winterlaufserie München as well as the Frühjahrslauf (HM) and Sommernachtslauf (10k), all in Olympiapark, are organised by the same company (also the Neujahrslauf at Odeonsplatz on 1 Jan). I've never done a race with them, but from various sources (mainly from German runners forums) I've read some really bad comments concerning high prices and bad organisation, compared to races organised by (non-commercial) sport-clubs like MRRC, TSV Ismaning, etc. If you're running one of those races, please share your experiences here!

Btw, has anyone done the Silvesterlauf (by MRRC)? I was there, almost 2000 partcipants, quite cold, not too happy with my performance, but fun nevertheless.

Missing from the list seems to be the Dachau Stadtlauf which is a great event, and the Erding Stadtlauf which is also great ... I'll get the dates for both of those and post here ( both are 10km. )
See you all on Saturday ... I'll be in a Blackheath vest for the race and GB top for the warm up ...

Just seen Dachau ooops ...
Also check out here .. http://www.lauftreff.de/laeufe/jan08-8.asp and of course www.mrrc.de
See you out there

Are there 31 days in September 31st September -- Karlsfelder Seelauf

The dates for ERDING & KARLSFELDER are 21st September!!!

Ups, typo...
thanks for pointing out. I'll PM the mods to change it!

Hi, anyone up for the 21km run in Gröbenzell next Sunday (March 16, 2008)?

I was at the Olympia Park for the half Marathon today. The weather was great but the organizing of the event!!! It was a shocker. There was a mountain bike race going on parallel at the olympia park and there were several incidents where the runners had to pause or reduce speed to let the stupid bike riders pass. And in a few cases in front of my eyes the biker was to have an accident with a runner..

Lastly the best part after the race when everyone is waiting for a drink! It was a long queue and had to wait upto 20 min to get my drink... I am not recomend this race henceforth...

If it is something like 8 or 10 Euro it is fine. But paying 25 Euro for this race and getting poor service is not acceptable...

... just adds to what I've heard/read from other runners (see post #4)

I will run the Dachau 10K on 1 May. Would anyone like to share an S-bahn ticket?

I am running in the Regensburg half-marathon instead on 4th May. Anyone else running that one?

@nataras:
I generally find events in forests (Forstenrieder, Ismaning) or in country towns are better. There is more space and fewer busy streets to close. IMHO, Olympic park is too small, the paths too narrow and winding.

i'll be there but I'm cycling over as it's a nice warm up and allows me to drink till my hearts contetn and the VOlksfest on in Dachau that day ... (cheepset Mass in Bayern, I'll have you know ..)
So see you there

How long is the ride?

Best way to get to Dachau is to take an RE train from HBF. It takes 11mins and you can use your MVV tix for the ride. I always take my bike along so I can bike from the Dachau HBF to the Sportclub where the run starts from.

Great idea, thanks. I think I'll do that.

Hey Guys! Can anyone suggest a running or training club (of all levels) that focuses on preparation for the Munich marathon? I'm just starting to get back into my runs now that the weather is getting better - I am so out of shape!! I am looking for a crowd interested in training together that can share some tips, support, etc. I've never run a marathon before.

Nevermind. Found a few other threads on the topic.

Calling all TT runners, joggers, walkers, hobblers...

On Sunday June 1st at 11am, Commit is holding its second "Run For Africa", a 5 or 10 km race through the English Gardens, finishing with an African lunch and entertainment for all who take part. Whether you come to sweat or just to watch, your support would be hugely appreciated for this great cause!!

Further details can be found here:

TT Topic Link

Registration Link

Cheers & we hope to see you there,

Run4Africa

Another race coming up in Munich this summer is the 10kHumanRace by Nike. 31 August 08
All around the world 10k races are organised finishing with a live concert. see www.nikeplus.com
fees are quite high EUR43 but i think it's a donation plus for the concert afterwards...