Cologne

A road running and Nordic walking club based in Erftstadt, near Cologne, welcoming runners of all abilities including beginners. Part of the LG Donatus athletic association, the group offers structured training sessions for both disciplines. Membership fees apply to join this established German sports club (Verein).

Meets twice weekly for road and trail running from the Fitnessstation in Dünnwald. Tuesday and Thursday sessions at 18:00 welcome runners of varying abilities. Part of the established Dünnwalder TV 1905 sports club; membership fees apply.

Coached run club in Köln-Sürth led by a certified running therapist. Beginner-friendly, all paces welcome. Sessions include warm-up, technique tips and group runs of about 1 hour.

A registered running club (Verein) offering road running sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from An der Schranke neben dem Geißbockheim, Franz-Kremer-Allee in Cologne. Thursday runs start at 19:00. Membership fees apply.

A road running club based in Cologne that meets twice weekly at Parkplatz Schöllerhof. Sessions run Mondays at 18:30 and Saturdays at 15:00. Organized as a registered sports association (Verein) with membership fees.