Run Time: TGS 2026 - 5km Social Run

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

​Where: ASICS Store by the Imperial Palace

​When: Wednesday 16th September at 7:00am.

​'Run Time: TGS 2026 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 ASICS Store next to the Imperial Palace.

​While we don't ask an entrance fee we'd like everyone to donate the cost of a coffee 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 Personal Bests!

​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.