Schorndorf is running for the future: record donation of 26,000 euros achieved!
The 12th BDS Centro Old Town Run took place in Schorndorf on July 4, 2025, with record proceeds of 26,000 euros for children's projects.

Schorndorf is running for the future: record donation of 26,000 euros achieved!
The 12th BDS Centro Old Town Run in Schorndorf was a complete success. Under the new organization of SG Schorndorf, the event was held independently for the first time this year. Loud zvw.de An impressive record donation amount of 26,000 euros was achieved for children's projects. This sum will now be used to support various initiatives to benefit children in the region. Benjamin Wahl, the managing director of SG Schorndorf, expressed his joy about this great success and the overwhelming support from the community.
The event attracted numerous participants and spectators and offered a supporting program that provided entertainment from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Food was available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to ensure the physical well-being of everyone present. The Old Town Run is marketed as a family event and ensured that people of all ages could take part and enjoy the atmosphere.
Logistics and arrival
There were travel recommendations for environmentally conscious visitors. The organizers recommended that you come on foot, by bike or by public transport if possible. To support this circumstance, a bicycle parking lot was set up. Additionally, public parking lots were open in several locations including:
- Stadtmauer (Rosenstraße)
- Weststadt-Parkplatz (Traumpalast)
- Neben dem Parkhaus Bantel
The Arnold-Galerie and Künkelin car parks also opened their doors, and a parking guidance system helped drivers quickly find the right places. Particularly in Schorndorf's city center, certain areas were closed for the run to ensure the safety of the participants.
The organizers provided information about the road closures in advance and ensured that residents were informed in good time. This careful planning helped ensure that the run ran smoothly and that participants were able to fully enjoy the atmosphere and the support from Schorndorf's citizens.
Overall, the 12th BDS Centro Old Town Run was not only a sporting event, but also a significant contribution to supporting local children's projects, and it remains to be hoped that future events will be similarly successful.