December 6, 2026
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Oelder Nikolauslauf
Oelder Jahnstadion, Oelde, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
December 6, 2026
North Rhine-Westphalia
Straße
11.5 km
11.5 km
Straße
Oelder Jahnstadion, Oelde, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Race description
The 52nd Oelde St. Nicholas Run takes place on December 6, 2026, at Oelde’s Jahnstadion and invites children, young people, and adults to enjoy a varied running experience. With four different running distances and a Nordic walking and walking distance recognized as a performance course for the German Sports Badge, the event offers a suitable challenge for every age and ability level. The routes pass through the stadium and the surrounding countryside, including challenging climbs in Limberger Forst. The event is a popular St. Nicholas Day tradition and promotes recreational sport in the region.
Highlights
- 0.6 km loop in the stadium for children up to age 7
- 3 km fitness run on paved farm roads through the Bergeler farming community
- 11.5 km cross-country run with climbs in Limberger Forst
Additional information
The 7.5 km walking and Nordic walking route is accessible and also easy to navigate by wheelchair. Age-group rankings are offered for walking. The event is recognized as a performance course for the German Sports Badge. Various running and walking routes, including Nordic walking; accessible routes; performance courses for the German Sports Badge; children’s and youth races
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