The mass event

in the heart of Frankfurt

31 May 2026

Main river promenade, Frankfurt

Run on “Germany’s most beautiful running course”

What you’ll get:

  • 40 / 30 / 20 / 10 km – freely selectable during the run

  • A high-quality participant shirt made from organic cotton

  • Training plans by IQ Athletik

  • Electronic timekeeping

  • Medical support along the course

  • Bag drop / gear check

  • Downloadable certificate

  • Refreshment stations along the course

  • Finish-line refreshments

  • A run on what is probably the most beautiful running route in Germany

 

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Collection of race materials

Saturday, May 30:
Holbeinsteg, on the river Main promenade (near the Städel Museum), at the information tent: 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 31:
Holbeinsteg, on the river Main promenade (near the Städel Museum), at the information tent: from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

Late registrations (if available) are possible on both dates.


Start / Finish

The start and finish area is located below Holbeinsteg.

Near Schaumainkai 63, on the river Main promenade
60596 Frankfurt am Main

We recommend traveling by public transport
(S-Bahn: Frankfurt Central Station;
U-Bahn: Schweizer Platz or Frankfurt Central Station).


Valuables / Clothing storage

All participants have the option to hand in a small bag or small backpack containing warm clothing and valuables when collecting their race materials. We accept no liability.


Refreshments

There are two refreshment stations along the course offering:

  • Water

  • Isotonic drinks

  • Bananas

  • Pretzel sticks

From a race time of 2:30 hours, gels and energy bars will also be provided.

Additionally, there is another water station at Weseler Werft.

At the finish line, the following will be available:

  • Water

  • Isotonic drinks

  • Bananas

  • Pretzel rolls

  • Bitburger 0.0%

  • Apple juice spritzer from Kelterei Heil


Important course details

At approximately kilometer 8, there are stairs on the course.

Please be careful in this area. For your own safety, you should adjust your pace accordingly on the stairs – no one wants overstretched ligaments or broken ankles. Otherwise, the course is very flat and runs along the River Main.


Timing / Cut-off time

Timing will be provided by Datasport GmbH. The timing chip is integrated into the race number.

Start times

  • 08:00 a.m. – First start block, athletes running 4 laps

  • 08:10 a.m. – Second start block, athletes running 3 laps

  • 08:20 a.m. – Third start block, athletes running 2 laps

  • 08:30 a.m. – Fourth start block, athletes running 1 lap

12:00 p.m. – Finish line closure


All-Time Top 10

The Frankfurter Runde, in the heart of Frankfurt and in the heart of Europe, offers the most beautiful setting that recreational sports can provide.
Thanks to the support of the city, it now invites runners to run, train, and stay fit 365 days a year—free of charge, 24/7, including curated exercises by renowned Frankfurt personal trainers.

https://www.frankfurter-runde.com/

Through the commitment of the Frankfurt running community, the Frankfurter Runden has now become an annual running festival—there’s hardly any better than that.

But there is more: together with the Frankfurter Runden, an all-time best-times ranking has also been introduced. Only the fastest runners make it into the All-Time Top 10, as this ranking is based on the ten fastest individual laps ever run at the Frankfurter Runden.

Over the coming years, the All-Time Top 10 will represent the best times of all participants and give every athlete the opportunity to help write the history of the Frankfurter Runden.


Getting there

We recommend traveling by public transport, as this saves time searching for parking.

Tram:
The stop “Otto-Hahn-Platz” is the closest to the start/finish area and is served by tram line 16.

S-Bahn:
Frankfurt Central Station is served by lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S8, and S9, as well as several trams and buses. From there, it is only a few minutes’ walk to the start/finish line.

Train and U-Bahn:
The Schweizer Platz stop is served by U1, U2, and U3.
Frankfurt Central Station is served by U4 and U5.

Car:
If you arrive by car, we recommend using one of the nearby parking garages: “Parkhaus Untermainanlage” or “Parkhaus Hauptbahnhof Süd”. These garages are only a few minutes’ walk from the start area and can easily be found using a navigation system.


Awards Ceremony

We will honor the top 3 overall finishers in all four distances on site at approximately 12:00 p.m.

All other results can be found on our website at www.frankfurter-runden.de

Scoring will be carried out in an overall classification as well as in the following age categories:

  • U14 M/F – 2011 & 2012 (10 km races only)

  • U16 M/F – 2009 & 2010 (10 km races only)

  • U18 M/F – 2007 & 2008 (20 km races only)

  • U20 M/F – 2005 & 2006

  • Main Class M/F 20–29 – 1995–2004

  • Seniors M/F 30 – 1990–1994

  • Seniors M/F 35 – 1985–1989

  • Seniors M/F 40 – 1980–1984

  • Seniors M/F 45 – 1975–1979

  • Seniors M/F 50 – 1970–1974

  • Seniors M/F 55 – 1965–1969

  • Seniors M/F 60 – 1960–1964

  • Seniors M/F 65 – 1955–1959

  • Seniors M/F 70 – 1950–1954

  • Seniors M/F 75 – 1945–1949

  • Seniors M/F 80 and older – 1944 and earlier


Race photos

Our photo service Sportonline will provide professional images of all runners.
Keep smiling!

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