SportScheck RUN Munich
Traditional city run through the English Garden
2026
About SportScheck RUN Munich
SportScheck RUN Munich — edition 2026
The SportScheck RUN Munich 2026 will be held on July 5th, the 46th edition since 1979. The start and finish are at Geschwister-Scholl-Platz on Ludwigstraße. The program includes the Half Marathon (start at 8:00 AM), the 10 km run (11:00 AM), the 5 km run (12:45 PM), and a 2 km children's run. The course leads through the English Garden, past the Monopteros and the Chinese Tower. The Half Marathon and 10 km were sold out early.
Highlights SportScheck RUN Munich 2026
- 46th edition since 1979
- Kick-off of the SportScheck City Run series
- Course through the English Garden
- Distances from children's run to half marathon
Programme SportScheck RUN Munich 2026
July 5, 2026 – Start Times
- 8:00 AM: Half Marathon (21 km)
- 11:00 AM: 10 km Run
- 12:45 PM: 5 km Run
- 2 km Children's Run
- Course through the English Garden, Start/Finish Geschwister-Scholl-Platz
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Practical information — SportScheck RUN Munich
Getting There
The start and finish at Geschwister-Scholl-Platz/Ludwigstraße are excellently accessible by subway (Universität, U3/U6). Travel by train to Munich Hauptbahnhof, then continue by subway. Travel by public transport is recommended.
Registration and Fees
Register online via the SportScheck website. Entry fees range from 6 to 40 Euros depending on the distance. The official RUN shirt serves as proof of registration and is mandatory.
Date
July 5, 2026, Half Marathon start at 8:00 AM, 10 km at 11:00 AM, 5 km at 12:45 PM.
City Run with a Long Tradition
The SportScheck RUN Munich is one of the oldest and best-known city runs in Germany. The run has been held annually since 1979 and marks the start of the SportScheck City Run series. The start and finish are at Geschwister-Scholl-Platz on Ludwigstraße, in the heart of the Bavarian capital, Munich.
Through the English Garden
The route first leads north along Ludwigstraße and then turns into Thiemestraße. The 5 km course runs through the English Garden, past the landmarks Monopteros and Chinese Tower. The longer distances continue through the park to the ice canal; the half marathon runners traverse almost the entire park landscape – one of the greenest running backdrops a German metropolis has to offer.
Distances for Everyone
Four categories are offered: a 2 km children's run, the 5 km run, the 10 km run, and the half marathon over 21 km. This makes the run suitable for hobby runners, families, and ambitious athletes alike. Entry fees range from 6 to 40 Euros depending on the distance.
History and Prominent Participants
The long history of the run has also left its mark with prominent figures: in 1989, the then Governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton, completed the 10 km distance in around 52 minutes. Such anecdotes underscore the appeal of the Munich city run far beyond Bavaria.
Sporting Event for the City
Organized by SportScheck GmbH, the RUN Munich is a firm fixture in the running calendar and a unifying sporting event for the city. Thousands of participants and spectators make the running day a vibrant festival of popular sports in Munich.
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