Forchheimer Nikolauslauf

The Forchheim Nikolauslauf is a long-standing running event hosted by LG Forchheim on the Sportinsel in Forchheim. The 46th edition takes place on December 5, 2026, and features races for children and young people, a 5.3 km fun run, and a 10 km main race. The course follows a new route heading south, with the 10 km race making four circuits around the Sportinsel. The event regularly attracts more than 600 participants and offers a friendly, sporting atmosphere.

Start times: children’s and youth races from 11:20 a.m., 5.3 km fun run at 1:00 p.m., 10 km main race at 2:00 p.m. The 5.3 km course is run four times heading south; the 10 km course is run four times around the Sportinsel. Various race categories, festive atmosphere, traditional December event, children’s and youth races, 5.3 km fun run, 10 km main race.