Silvesterlauf Kempten
Participants gather at the stadium to compete in either a five-kilometer or ten-kilometer running race, whether aiming for personal bests or jogging with friends. Spectators fill the stadium grandstand to cheer on the runners and enjoy a festive, lively atmosphere. Following the runs, an awards ceremony honors the top overall and age-group finishers, and refreshments are provided in the finish area.
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
10 km: 25,00 €; 5 km: 20,00 €. On-site late registration is possible if capacity allows, with a 5€ processing fee.
Hours
Bib pickup: 10:30-13:30 Uhr and 15:00-16:30 Uhr; 5km start lineup from 12:40 Uhr, start 13:00 Uhr; 10km start lineup from 13:40 Uhr, start 14:00 Uhr; awards approx. 15:15 Uhr; age-category prizes from 15:25 Uhr.
Food & Drink
Finish-area refreshments are provided.
Parking
Recommended parking is at Rottachstraße (Feuerwehrhof) and Pfeilergraben. Parking near the stadium is limited and cannot be accessed or exited from two hours before the competition until teardown is complete.
Pets
Dogs and other animals are not allowed during the competition.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register online before the deadline; on-site registration is available only if capacity allows.
- Bring your registration confirmation with your race number to collect your bib; bring identification if you have no confirmation.
- Arrive at your start block at least 15 minutes before your race, as all participants must be lined up by then.
- Use the recommended Rottachstraße or Pfeilergraben parking, since stadium-area spaces are limited and access is restricted around the race.
- Leave headphones, dogs, strollers, Nordic walking poles, and other aids at home because they are prohibited on the course.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sammel registrations are available.
- Register by the stated early deadline to have your first name printed on your race number.
- On-site late registration is possible if capacity allows.
- A prize is offered for setting a new 10 km event record.
Links & Contact
Run by 808project.de
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter the 5 km and 10 km races?
The 5 km is open to runners born in 2016 or earlier, and the 10 km to runners born in 2014 or earlier.
Do I need to register before race day?
Register online by the stated closing date. On-site late registration is possible only if capacity allows.
What should I bring to collect my race number?
Bring your registration confirmation with your race number. If you did not receive a confirmation, bring identification.
What is available for runners at the stadium?
Changing rooms and toilets are available in the Illerstadion, and refreshments are provided in the finish area.
Can I run with a dog, stroller, or headphones?
No. Dogs and other animals, running strollers, Nordic walking poles, other aids, and headphones are prohibited during the competition.
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