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PACERTRIP CITY EDITIONDE / RACE GUIDE

Kiel.Lauf powered by Förde Sparkasse

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DESep 12, 202710.2km · 5.1km

Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Race date in 337 days: Sep 12, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Kiel · 10.2km · 5.1km
Entry fee: €30Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Sep 12, 2027 · Open

2026

2026Date Sep 13, 2026

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This race runs through the city centre of Kiel, the Baltic port city, and along the Förde waterfront.

Finish is located in the square in front of City Hall.

Alongside half marathon, 10.2km and 5.1km road races are held, making this a popular autumn race in northern Germany—popular enough to sell out.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2

MarioRan in 2025 · Finish time 1:42

“That didn’t bother me much. At that point, running with the group mattered more.”

At the Kiel Lauf half marathon, the runner valued running with the group more than a target time. Spectators’ encouragement helped carry the runner to a finish in 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Das war aber auch nicht so wild, das Laufen mit der Gruppe war mir dann wichtiger.

Read the original on IDAA Deutschland

Lauf, Hannes!Ran in 2016

“This time I ran without special preparation or an overly ambitious goal.”

At the Kiel Lauf half marathon, the runner enjoyed the crowd support and samba bands. On the second lap, fading strength made running difficult.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Dieses Mal ohne spezifische Vorbereitung, ohne übermäßig ehrgeizige Ziele.

Read the original on Lauf, Hannes!

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 10.2km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 10:50

The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked Aug 3, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.

START

Martensdamm, Kiel

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Rathausplatz

The only event is half marathon. The start time is 10:50 AM local time.

The finish is at Rathausplatz.

Typical race-season temperature: around 15°C (58°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

You may collect it in person by presenting your ID or passport, or have an authorized representative collect it with a letter of authorization.
9/11 (Fri) 13:00-19:00, 9/12 (Sat) 10:00-18:00, 9/13 (Sun) 07:00-

Rathausplatz event tent, Kiel

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startBus stop 'Martensdamm', southern end of Martensdamm street near the old town/Kleiner Kiel canal
Getting to the finishBus stop 'Rathaus · Opernhaus' (lines 100, 11), near Rathausplatz
Transit cardKiel's local transit is operated within the NAH.SH network, with tickets available via the NAH.SH/KVG app…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Bus stop 'Martensdamm', southern end of Martensdamm street near the old town/Kleiner Kiel canal

Start area is at Martensdamm. Course runs along the Kieler Förde waterfront.

Map

Getting to the finish

Bus stop 'Rathaus/Opernhaus' (lines 100, 11), near Rathausplatz

Finish/expo area is at Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square), the hub of the event.

Map

Start shuttle

both start and finish are within roughly 1 km walk of Kiel Hauptbahnhof.

Transit card

Kiel's local transit is operated within the NAH.SH network, with tickets available via the NAH.SH/KVG app or ticket machines at stops. The nationwide Deutschlandticket is valid on Kiel's city buses and regional trains, making it a practical option for foreign visitors staying more than a day or two.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 38th edition is already sold out, and new entries are no longer available ("Wir sind ausgebucht").

If you want to obtain an entry, you can look for one through the event website’s Startplatzbörse, or entry-exchange board.

Course follows Kiel city center and the waterfront of the Förde harbor area, and is divided into six events in total: half marathon (21.1 km),

Volkslauf (10.2 km), Kurzlauf (5.1 km), and races for students and young children.

Times are local to Kiel. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Atlantic Hotel Kiel

Hotel · 983m

8.8/10(2103)

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Hamburg｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Hamburg Airport

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Kiel.Lauf powered by Förde Sparkasse

About Kiel.Lauf powered by Förde Sparkasse — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run