Kölner Nikolauslauf
The Kölner Nikolauslauf will take place in Köln on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run between 7 and 10 kilometers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Courses:
- 10 km - Toplauf
- 10 km - Funrun (3 Laps)
- 7 km - Funrun (2 Laps)
- Kids Run - Funrun (1 Lap)
The registration for our 29th Nikolauslauf on 06.12.2026 is now open! Put on your running shoes, Santa Claus is watching closely! Secure your starting spot now and look forward to a sporty, pre-Christmas atmosphere. We are looking forward to many motivated participants!
The registration for the 28th Kölner Nikolauslauf is closed. There are still 200 late registration spots for the TopRun and KidsRun. You can still register for these two races during the start package pickup (+ €5 fee). The Funrun is fully booked. Changes (5 € fee) are only possible from the FunRun to the TopRun during start package pickup.
Payment is by cash only!
Please check your registration details in the start list.
Start Package Pickup:
- Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at DECATHLON | Dürener Straße 458 | 50858 Köln
- Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 11:05 AM at Start/Finish area | Friedrich-Schmidt-Str./ Ecke Kitschburger Str. 50933 Köln
We kindly ask as many participants as possible to pick up their start packages on Friday and Saturday to ensure a smooth process on Sunday.
You can buy this year's Santa shirts at Decathlon in Cologne Marsdorf.