Name: Römerlauf Obernburg 2026
Start: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Obernburger Altstadt und Mainanlagen

Römerlauf

About Römerlauf

The Römerlauf Obernburg follows a varied circular route through the picturesque old town of the Roman city of Obernburg and the Main riverside parks. Since 2010, the running event has attracted hundreds of runners from Churfranken and the Bavarian Lower Main region every spring. A 5- and a 10-kilometer main run are offered, as well as school and mini runs for youngsters. The historic setting of the former Roman settlement on the Main makes the run a special experience for athletes and spectators alike.

Dates 17 May — 17 May 2026

Venue Obernburg a.Main (09676)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Römerlauf — edition 2026

The 17th Römerlauf Obernburg will take place on May 17, 2026. A 5- and a 10-kilometer main run are offered, as well as a 2.5 km school run and a 700-meter mini run through Obernburg's old town and the Main riverside parks.

The 17th edition of the Römerlauf Obernburg on May 17, 2026, continues the tradition of the popular spring run. The varied circular route leads through the historic old town of the Roman city and along the Main riverside parks.

The program includes the 10-kilometer main run, the 5-kilometer run, a 2.5-kilometer school run, and the 700-meter mini run for the youngest participants. The main runs are limited to 600 participants each. The registration portal has been open since mid-December via www.roemerlauf.de.

Highlights Römerlauf 2026

17th edition on May 17, 2026
Circular route through the historic Roman city
Runs for all age groups, including mini run
Limited, friendly participant field

Programme Römerlauf 2026

2026 Distances: 10-km main run, 5-km run, 2.5 km school run, 700 m mini run. Route through Obernburg's old town and the Main riverside parks. Main runs limited to 600 participants each.

Prices Römerlauf 2026

Entry fees vary depending on the race distance and registration date. Register online at www.roemerlauf.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Römerlauf

Getting There

Obernburg is located on the Bavarian Lower Main, accessible via the B469 and the A3 (Stockstadt exit). Train station Obernburg-Elsenfeld on the Maintalbahn line.

Registration

Registration is online at www.roemerlauf.de. The registration portal usually opens in mid-December. Entry fees vary depending on the run and registration date.

Tip

Register early due to the participant limit of 600 per main run – starting places are often taken quickly.

Running in the Footsteps of the Romans

The Römerlauf Obernburg is a traditional Volkslauf (popular run) in the town of Obernburg am Main, Miltenberg district, in the state of Bavaria. Since its first staging in 2010, the running event has become a firm fixture in the spring sports calendar of the Churfranken region. It is named after Obernburg's Roman past: the fort Nemaninga once stood here on the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes.

Route through the Old Town and Riverside Parks

The circular route leads through the beautiful Obernburger Altstadt (old town) with its historic alleys and along the magnificent Mainanlagen (riverside parks). The course combines athletic challenge with scenic beauty, making the run attractive for both participants and spectators. The following are offered:

10-kilometer main run
5-kilometer run
2.5-kilometer school run
700-meter mini run for the youngest participants

Limited Field of Participants

As the route through the narrow old town cannot accommodate an unlimited number of runners, the main runs are limited to 600 participants each. Early registration via the official website is therefore recommended. This limitation also ensures a familiar and manageable running experience.

Obernburg – Roman City on the Bavarian Lower Main

Obernburg am Main is located in the Miltenberg district on the Bavarian Lower Main, nestled in the Churfranken wine region. The well-preserved old town with its city walls and Roman Museum underscores the historic flair that makes the Römerlauf a very special running experience.