Name: Memmingen Old Town Run 2026
Start: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-20T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Marktplatz und Altstadt Memmingen

Altstadtlauf Memmingen

About Altstadtlauf Memmingen

The Memmingen Old Town Run is one of the largest running events in the Memmingen and Allgäu area. The 27th edition will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 – featuring a main race, a fun run, children's and youth races, company relays, and walking/Nordic walking routes. Hundreds of runners from the Allgäu and all of Southern Germany participate annually in the run, which leads through the historic Memmingen Old Town with start and finish at the market square. The organizer is the sports club Steinheim e.V., supported by LEW and AOK.

Dates 20 Sep — 20 Sep 2026

Venue Memmingen (09764)

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Edition 2026

Altstadtlauf Memmingen — edition 2026

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The 27th Memmingen Old Town Run will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The start and finish line is at Memmingen Market Square. The main race, fun run, children's and youth races, as well as walking and Nordic walking routes are on the program. The organizer is the sports club Steinheim e.V., powered by LEW. Registration online at mm-altstadtlauf.de.

27th Old Town Run in Memmingen

In 2026, the Old Town Run celebrates its 27th edition. The start is traditionally at the market square, from where the main race leads through the late medieval alleys and historic squares of Memmingen's Old Town. The course is flat enough for good times, but culturally rich enough to appeal to pure hobby runners as well.

What to Expect

A well-organized, volunteer-run city race with a family atmosphere. Several distances for all levels, the classic Memmingen backdrop, and a camaraderie-filled atmosphere. Registration is recommended; late registration on the day itself is possible with a surcharge.

Highlights Altstadtlauf Memmingen 2026

Run through the historic Memmingen Old Town; multiple competition classes from children's races to the main race; company relays for regional businesses; walking and Nordic walking options; participant goodies and photo service.

Programme Altstadtlauf Memmingen 2026

Anticipated Competition Classes 2026

Main Race — approx. 10 km, for ambitious hobby and competitive runners.
Fun Run / Family Run — approx. 5 km, broadly accessible.
Children's and Youth Races — several distances depending on age (typically 600 m to 1500 m).
Company Run / Relay — teams from regional companies.
Walking and Nordic Walking — non-competitive routes through the Old Town.

The start and finish area, as well as the exact route and start times for each discipline, will be published on mm-altstadtlauf.de. Online registration is available there.

Prices Altstadtlauf Memmingen 2026

Entry fees vary depending on distance and class. Register online at mm-altstadtlauf.de. Early registration recommended; late registration on the day itself is possible with a surcharge.

Practical information

Practical information — Altstadtlauf Memmingen

Getting There

By train: Memmingen station (IC connection from Augsburg, Lindau, Munich), from there approx. 5 minutes on foot to the market square. By car: A7 (exit Memmingen-Nord or -Süd), parking garages in the city center.

Registration

Online registration via mm-altstadtlauf.de. Late registration on the day of the event possible (with a surcharge).

Start and Finish

Memmingen Market Square. Route through the historic Old Town.

Participant Goodies

Branded merchandise for all participants. Photo service after the 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.