Registration and pricing
Race description
The itdesign Nikolauslauf in Tübingen is a traditional half marathon organized by Post-SV Tübingen since 1976. The course is officially measured and recognized as a road race, making it eligible for ranking lists. The route runs along finely graveled forest paths and paved sections with moderate climbs, and water, tea, and special sports drinks are available at several refreshment stations. A high-quality technical shirt is included in the entry fee for all participants and can be collected at the runners’ expo. In addition to the main race, there is also a 10 km school competition and a virtual 10 km race.
Highlights
- Officially measured half marathon (21.1 km), eligible for ranking lists
- Finely graveled forest paths and approx. 8.5 km of paved paths
- Maximum elevation difference approx. 82 meters; total elevation gain approx. 300 meters
Additional information
Refreshments at kilometers 5, 11, and 17 with water, tea, and UltraSports products; finish refreshments with raisin rolls, water, UltraRefresher, and hot tea; start and finish at Waldhäuser Straße 120, 72076 Tübingen, near the runners’ expo; runners’ expo and race office in the sports hall of Geschwister-Scholl-Schule; free Nikolauslauf app for current information and race bib management; high-quality technical shirt included in the entry fee, with the option to exchange it at the runners’ expo; shirts for virtual 10 km participants are shipped within Germany only. The test run takes place on November 16, 2025, is free, and requires no registration; run in groups with pacers; parking available at Geschwister-Scholl-Schule; finish refreshments with pretzels and vegetable broth; no shower facilities on site.