Name: Giro di Monaco 2026
Start: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Münchner Altstadtring (autofrei)

Giro di Monaco

About Giro di Monaco

The Giro di Monaco is Munich's most spectacular charity run: once a year, the Altstadtring becomes completely car-free and is transformed into a 5 km circuit where thousands of runners complete laps together — without timing, without bib numbers, collecting donations for Bellevue di Monaco's refugee projects. The 5th edition will take place in 2026 on Sunday, May 17th — under the motto »Diversity instead of Simplicity«. Fundraising goal: €125,000. The patron is Munich's Deputy Mayor Dominik Krause.

Dates 17 May — 17 May 2026

Venue München (09162)

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Edition 2026

Giro di Monaco — edition 2026

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The 5th edition of the Giro di Monaco takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, on Munich's car-free Altstadtring. Distance: approx. 5 km, elevation gain: 8 m, clockwise. No timing, no bib numbers. Motto: »Diversity instead of Simplicity«. Fundraising goal €125,000 for Bellevue di Monaco's aid projects. Patron: Dominik Krause (Deputy Mayor of Munich). Music with Hannes Ringlstetter & Band, Gündalein, and surprise acts.

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the entire Munich Altstadtring between Lenbachplatz, Karlsplatz, Sendlinger-Tor-Platz, Isartorplatz, and Odeonsplatz will be car-free. Thousands of runners will complete laps together for the aid projects of Bellevue di Monaco. Start: 11:00 AM. The start area opens at 10:00 AM, with warm-up starting at 10:15 AM.

The 5th edition is under the motto »Diversity instead of Simplicity« — a clear statement for an open city society. The proceeds go directly to Bellevue di Monaco's refugee projects in Munich. Fundraising goal: €125,000.

Hannes Ringlstetter & Band and Gündalein will perform on the main stage. The patron is Dominik Krause, the Deputy Mayor of Munich.

Highlights Giro di Monaco 2026

5th edition since 2022
Munich's Altstadtring completely car-free
Approx. 5 km circuit, 8 m elevation gain
Fundraising goal €125,000 for Bellevue di Monaco (refugee aid)
Hannes Ringlstetter & Band, Gündalein on stage
Patron Dominik Krause (Deputy Mayor of Munich)
2026 Motto: »Diversity instead of Simplicity«

Programme Giro di Monaco 2026

Schedule — Sunday, May 17, 2026

10:00 AM — Start area opens on the Altstadtring
10:15 AM — Joint warm-up
11:00 AM — Start of the Giro di Monaco (clockwise circuit, approx. 5 km, 8 m elevation gain)
after the run — Stage program with Hannes Ringlstetter & Band, Gündalein, and surprise acts; welcome by patron Dominik Krause

Route

The Altstadtring clockwise: Lenbachplatz → Karolinenplatz → Karlsplatz (Stachus) → Sendlinger-Tor-Platz → Isartorplatz → Maxmonument → Odeonsplatz → back to Lenbachplatz. The entire ring will be closed to car traffic during the event.

Character

No timing, no bib numbers, no rankings. Everyone runs as many laps as they wish. »Everyone can participate« — from the athletic marathon runner to a family stroller walk.

Prices Giro di Monaco 2026

Register via giro-di-monaco.de. A minimum donation per runner is suggested, amount freely selectable. All contributions go directly to the aid projects of Bellevue di Monaco. Fundraising goal 2026: €125,000.

Practical information

Practical information — Giro di Monaco

Getting There

By MVV: U/S-Bahn Marienplatz or Karlsplatz/Stachus, then a short walk to the start area at Lenbachplatz. The city center is closed to car traffic during the Giro — arrival by public transport or bicycle is strongly recommended.

Registration and Donation

Register via giro-di-monaco.de. A minimum donation per runner is suggested — the amount is freely selectable. All donations go directly to the aid projects of Bellevue di Monaco.

Event Day Schedule

10:00 AM Start area opens, 10:15 AM joint warm-up, 11:00 AM start. No timing, no bib numbers — everyone runs as many laps as they like and can manage. Afterwards, program on the main stage.

A Car-Free Altstadtring for Solidarity

The Giro di Monaco is an extraordinary event in the Munich calendar: Once a year, the busy Altstadtring — Munich's ring road around the historic city center — is completely closed to car traffic and transformed into a 5-kilometer running course. Thousands of runners complete laps together, entirely without a competitive character: no timing, no bib numbers, no rankings.

Charity for Bellevue di Monaco

The event is organized by the Munich social cooperative Bellevue di Monaco — a non-profit aid project for young refugees, which has drawn attention in recent years with prominent campaigns. The proceeds from the Giro di Monaco go to the aid projects of Bellevue di Monaco. The fundraising goal for 2026: €125,000.

Motto 2026: »Diversity instead of Simplicity«

Each edition of the Giro has its own motto. In 2026, it is »Diversity instead of Simplicity« — a clear political commitment to the openness of Munich's society. The concept of inclusion is also built into the format: »everyone can participate«, whether slow or fast, athletic or leisurely, resident or tourist.

Route

The circuit runs clockwise around the entire Altstadtring — Lenbachplatz, Karolinenplatz, Karlsplatz/Stachus, Sendlinger-Tor-Platz, Isartorplatz, Maxmonument, Odeonsplatz — and returns to the start line. Distance: approx. 5 kilometers, elevation gain: only 8 meters. The course is therefore suitable for all fitness levels.

Atmosphere and Music

The Giro is not just a run — it's a city festival. Regional artists perform on the main stage: in 2026, including Hannes Ringlstetter & Band and Gündalein. There will also be surprise acts. The patron Dominik Krause (Deputy Mayor of Munich) will open the event.

5th Edition

The Giro di Monaco was first held in 2022. The 2026 edition is the 5th edition — in just a few years, the event has established itself as a fixture in Munich's spring calendar and has become one of the city's largest charity events.