Upcoming races

Iller-Lauf Senden is a 10 km spring race held in Senden, organized in cooperation with the Einstein-Marathon and the local business association. The course runs through the city center and is complemented by children’s and youth races, as well as a 5 km walking event. Start locations vary by discipline, with all races finishing at the Bürgerhaus in Senden. The event combines competitive running with a city-wide shopping Sunday under the motto “First run, then shop.”

The Öpfinger Osterlauf is a long-standing traditional race first held in 1978 and has grown from a small local event into a competition attracting around 1,000 participants annually. For the small community of Öpfingen, the race held on Holy Saturday is a major highlight of the year. Spectators cheer runners at the stadium, winners are celebrated in a communal setting, and even young children take part in a Bambini race featuring a festive atmosphere. The event combines sporting ambition with strong local tradition and community spirit.

The children’s and youth races held as part of the Einstein-Marathon have become a major regional event, bringing around 6,500 young participants to the Donaustadion Ulm. Distances range from short laps for younger children to longer races for youth categories, complemented by a family run option that allows children to run alongside accompanying adults. In addition to timed youth and handbike races organized with support from SSV Ulm 1846, the event includes certificates, T-shirts, award ceremonies, and various sports activities. The program is designed to promote participation, enjoyment, and community engagement among children and teenagers.

BITE Münsterturm Lauf is a competitive stair race held at the Ulmer Münster, featuring a climb of 560 steps from Münsterplatz to the second gallery of the world’s tallest church tower. Participants start individually at short intervals, and the fastest runners in the women’s and men’s categories are awarded trophies. A special edition for firefighters requires competitors to complete the ascent wearing full breathing apparatus. The event also promotes local environmental initiatives and encourages sustainable travel to the venue.

Die kleine Laufnacht is a revived running event near Blaustein that was formerly known as a demanding 100 km race around Ulm. It has been reintroduced in a new format featuring a 10 km loop, which can be completed once or five times for a total of 50 km. Participants may compete individually or as part of two- or five-person relay teams, making the event accessible to both experienced runners and recreational athletes. The concept combines endurance challenge with flexible participation options.

Beurer Frauenlauf in Ulm is a summer running festival focused on enjoyment rather than competition. Instead of racing for fast times, participants collect laps and receive small rewards such as drinks or ice cream after each completed round. The event emphasizes socializing and spending an enjoyable evening with friends and colleagues. The course is approximately 1.8 kilometers long, starting and finishing at Münsterplatz.

The SportScheck RUN München is a long-standing city running event that transforms Munich’s city center into a race course. Starting near the Siegestor, the route leads into the Englischer Garten, combining urban scenery with expansive green landscapes. Depending on the chosen distance, participants experience highlights such as the Monopteros, the Chinese Tower, and riverside sections of the park. The event offers multiple race formats for children, youth, and adults, making it accessible to a broad range of runners.

3Kings3Hills is an international trail running festival held in the Bavarian Forest–Bohemian Forest border region near Haidmühle, connecting Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. The event offers multiple distances, ranging from short beginner-friendly routes to demanding ultra trails with significant elevation gain. Runners experience technical climbs, flowing forest paths, and panoramic ridge sections across three countries. In addition to the races, the event includes professional timing, live tracking for safety, comprehensive aid stations, and a festival atmosphere with music and community activities.

Einstein-Marathon is an annual autumn road race held in Ulm and Neu-Ulm, attracting over 12,000 participants. The program includes a marathon, half marathon, 10 km and 5 km races, as well as inline skating, handbike, and walking half marathons, with children’s races organized separately in spring. Around 1,000 volunteers and more than 25 bands support the event, while a team competition rewards collective participation rather than individual performance. The marathon weekend is complemented by a sports expo featuring around 30 exhibitors and supported by premium partners such as Sparkasse Ulm, Beurer, and BITE.

The 3-Länder-Marathon is a cross-border running event set along the shores of Lake Constance, connecting Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The scenic course begins in Lindau, passes through Bregenz—including the famous lakeside stage—and continues via St. Margrethen before finishing in Bregenz. Runners experience panoramic Alpine views and long stretches directly along the lakeshore. The predominantly flat route on paved paths makes the event attractive for participants across various race distances.