Registration and pricing
Race description
The itdesign Nikolauslauf in Tübingen is a traditional half marathon that has been organized by Post-SV Tübingen since 1976. The course is officially measured and recognized as a road race, making it eligible for best lists. The running route leads over finely gravelled forest paths and paved sections with moderate inclines, and several refreshment stations offer water, tea, and special sports drinks. All participants receive a high-quality functional shirt included in the entry fee, which can be picked up at the runner's expo. In addition to the main race, there is a 10 km school competition and a virtual 10 km run.
Highlights
- Officially measured half marathon (21.1 km), eligible for best lists
- Finely gravelled forest paths and approximately 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 line refreshments with raisin rolls, water, UltraRefresher, and warm tea; start and finish at Waldhäuser Straße 120, 72076 Tübingen, near the runner's expo; runner's expo and race office in the sports hall of the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule; free Nikolauslauf app for current information and bib management; high-quality functional shirt included in the entry fee with exchange option at the runner's expo; shirt shipping for virtual 10 km participants only within Germany. The test run takes place on November 16, 2025, is free, no registration required, run in groups with pacers, parking available at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule, finish line refreshments with pretzels and vegetable broth, no shower facilities on site.