Erlangen Lauf in die Mönau

The Erlangen Lauf in die Mönau is a family running event in Erlangen, organized by Turnverein 1848 Erlangen. The program includes Bambini and Schüler races for children, a 5 km race, and longer competitions, meaning the participant list is not limited to club runners. It takes place in early autumn and complements the races with a supporting program for families around the event site. The route follows forest paths in the Bannwald Mönau, offering the race a more tranquil atmosphere than a city run solely on roads. The field has included elite African runners finishing the main race in under 30 minutes and recreational runners taking around 70 minutes, demonstrating the wide range of abilities present on the same day. Timing is done with disposable transponders, finishers get medals and a PUMA functional shirt, and the event also offers prize money, non-cash awards, student medals, a large raffle, and post-race drinks like Iso, Cola, and apple juice.