Run Time: Gamescom - 5km Social Run 2026

​Join us for a socially paced (no one gets left behind) 5K at Gamescom to kick your conference off in style.

​Where: Cologne Cathedral.

​When: Wednesday 26th August at 7:00am.

​'Run Time: Gamescom: Cologne 5K' is a friendly jog where you can meet with industry folk and network with fellow runners. There's no agenda, no sales pitch, just a casual and inclusive run.

​The run starts and finishes in front of the cathedral (in front of those amazing front doors).

​While we don't ask an entrance fee we'd like everyone to donate the cost of a coffee €5/6 to SpecialEffect, the charity dedicated to giving disabled gamers access to the games they love.

Please donate here

​All are welcome, whether you are a multi-marathoner or a casual jogger. Expect to get those neurons firing and make some great new connections - just don't expect to set any PBs!

​This is a purely social run, so we ask that everyone look after each other while running, avoid pedestrians, and take care when crossing roads. We may also take photos for use on social media. If you prefer not to be seen, please let us know.