Memmingen Old Town Run

27th Memmingen Old Town Run 2026

The Memmingen Old Town Run has been one of the most important running events in the Allgäu region since its beginnings around the turn of the millennium – a region that, with the Memminger Allgäu-Airport-Lauf, the Wertach Half Marathon, the Allgäu Panorama Marathon, and other races, is among the most enthusiastic for running in Bavaria. In 2026, the 27th edition is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026. The organizer is Sportverein Steinheim e.V., a traditional suburban club within the Memmingen community. Main sponsors are the Allgäu energy company LEW (Lechwerke) and AOK Bayern.

Memmingen – Gateway to the Allgäu

Memmingen, with around 45,000 inhabitants, is a Swabian medium-sized city in southern Bavaria and is considered the Gateway to the Allgäu. The historic imperial city with its late Gothic burgher houses, the famous 'Steuerhaus' at the market square, and the early modern city fortifications provides an extraordinary backdrop for a city run. Those who run through Theaterplatz, Schrannenplatz, past the Antoniterkloster, and along the historic alleys on the main course experience the Memmingen Old Town from a runner's perspective – an experience that clearly distinguishes the event from purely sports-oriented city runs.

Several Competition Classes for All Levels

Like many large city runs, the Memmingen Old Town Run is divided into several competition classes:

• Main Race – the main event for ambitious hobby and competitive runners, typically 10 km.
• Fun Run / Family Run – shorter distance (approx. 5 km), open to hobby runners and families.
• Children's and Youth Races – several age-appropriate distances, staggered by school age.
• Company Run / Company Relays – teams from regional companies.
• Walking and Nordic Walking – non-competitive walking routes through the Old Town.

Sportverein Steinheim as Organizer

SV Steinheim – named after the Memmingen district of Steinheim – has borne the organizational burden of the event since its inception. Hundreds of volunteers, from course marking to results processing, are involved in the run. The cooperation with LEW and AOK secures the financial basis. The proceeds flow into youth and club activities.

History and Pandemic Break

The Old Town Run was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. Running resumed in 2022, and the event has been running continuously since then – on September 15, 2024, September 21, 2025, and September 20, 2026.