Erlangen Charity Run
Running for a good cause in Röthelheimpark
About Charity Run Erlangen
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Lions Clubs, Leo Club, and the Erlangen University District
The Erlangen Charity Run is organized by three Erlangen Lions Clubs (Lions Club Erlangen, Lions Club Erlangen-Hugenottenstadt, and Lions Club Erlangen-Orangerie) together with the Leo Club Erlangen-'Markgraf'. Since its premiere in 2013, the venue has been Röthelheimpark – a green oasis in southern Erlangen, where the university and research district of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität borders the residential areas.
900-Meter Circuit and Neighborhood Festival
The course is a 900-meter circuit around the green strip – mostly flat, with asphalt and gravel sections. Those who run collect laps for a good cause: each completed lap is converted into donations through sponsors. Directly at the finish line is a meadow where the neighborhood festival takes place – with live music, catering, and family activities. In Middle Franconia's Erlangen, a district-free city in the state of Bavaria (09562), the Charity Run has long been a fixture on the event calendar.
Donations for Sportkids and Children for a Better World
For years, the donations raised have gone to the Leo-Lions Sportkids at Pestalozzi School Erlangen (Integration through Sport) and the foundation Children for a Better World e.V. Over the years, considerable sums have been raised, flowing into concrete projects for children locally and worldwide – the charity aspect is the focus.
Over 1,400 Participants in 2025
In 2025, over 1,400 runners came to Röthelheimpark, completed countless laps, and thus ensured a donation sum in the five-figure euro range. Main sponsors such as SMDM, naturafit, Meilwald Apotheke, Kieser, Sparkasse Erlangen, and VR Bank support the event every year.
Charity Run Erlangen — edition 2026
13th Erlangen Charity Run on May 9, 2026
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, runners of all ages will gather in Röthelheimpark from 11:45 AM to 4:00 PM for the 13th Erlangen Charity Run. The 900-meter circuit is mostly flat, with asphalt and gravel sections – suitable for toddlers as well as ambitious adults.
Register online via the organizer's website or the SAS event portal. Participation fee: none – donations welcome. The donations go to Leo-Lions Sportkids and Children for a Better World e.V.
Programme Charity Run Erlangen 2026
Schedule 13th Erlangen Charity Run 2026
- 11:45 AM — Toddler Run for children up to 5 years old
- 12:30 PM — School Run grades 1–4
- 1:30 PM — Start Wave 1 for teenagers and adults aged 15 and over
- 2:00 PM — Start Wave 2 for teenagers and adults aged 15 and over
- 2:30 PM — Start Wave 3 for teenagers and adults aged 15 and over
- parallel: Neighborhood Festival with live music, catering, family program at the finish line
- 4:00 PM — End of official running time
- from May 12 — Certificates for download at sas-online.net
Course: 900m circuit in Röthelheimpark (Martin-Luther-King-Weg, 91052 Erlangen). The number of laps counts – a donation amount is generated per lap.
Highlights Charity Run Erlangen 2026
- 13th edition of the Middle Franconian charity run series
- 900m circuit in Röthelheimpark – flat, paved, and gravel
- Multiple start waves – toddlers, school children, teenagers, adults
- Donations for Leo-Lions Sportkids (Pestalozzi School Erlangen) and Children for a Better World e.V.
- Neighborhood festival at the finish with live music and catering
Prices Charity Run Erlangen 2026
Free participation. Donations are the heart of the event and are accepted directly online via the SAS event portal or on the day of the event. The neighborhood festival at the finish area is also free to enter; a small contribution is requested for food and drinks (which also goes towards the donation cause).
Practical information — Charity Run Erlangen
Getting There
Train: Erlangen station (IC/ICE stop), then bus or walk to Röthelheimpark.
Car: A73 exit Erlangen, follow signs for Röthelheimpark. Parking available in the surrounding area.
Address: Martin-Luther-King-Weg, 91052 Erlangen.
Registration
Online registration at benefizlauf-erlangen.de or via the SAS event portal. Participation is free, donations are welcome.
Results and Certificates
Results online at sas-online.net. Certificates available for download from May 12, 2026.
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Where it takes place Charity Run Erlangen
Röthelheimpark
Martin-Luther-King-Weg, 91052 Erlangen