Nikolauslauf ALV Mainz 2026

The Nikolauslauf ALV Mainz is a cross-country race held in December in Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz. ALV Mainz organizes it within the Mainzer Lennebergwald, beginning in Mainz-Gonsenheim close to the Gonsenheimer Wald and the Vierzehn-Nothelfer-Kapelle on Kapellenstraße. Participants can select from 12 km, 6 km, or a 3 km Kids' Run. The children's race commences first, followed by the two main races later in the morning. The course crosses the sandy terrain of the Lennebergwald, characterizing it as a forest cross-country event rather than a road race. The 6 km distance is suitable for novices, and the 12 km offers a more extensive route within the same wooded environment for experienced runners. A race for children and pupils adds a family aspect to the event, with proceeds directed to charity. Registration often closes rapidly, making early sign-up important.