Laufsporttag Kempten – LST Super Sunday
Allgäu's largest running event at Kempten's Residenzplatz
About Laufsporttag Kempten
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Running against a Baroque Backdrop
The Laufsporttag Kempten – officially marketed as LST Super Sunday – is the largest running event in the Allgäu region. The start and finish for all routes is the Residenzplatz in the heart of Kempten's old town, directly in front of the baroque residence of the former prince-abbots. With around 2,600 finishers (as of 2023), the event is one of the larger public runs in Southern Germany.
Four Route Formats
The event offers four competitive distances for different performance levels:
- Sparkasse Allgäu Half Marathon (21.1 km) – main event, through the old town and along the Iller river
- GEIGER-FM Quarter Marathon (10.5 km) – new to the programme since 2025
- PRÄG 5000 Run (5 km) – public run for hobby runners and beginners
- Sparkasse Allgäu KidsRun – children's races in various age groups
Kempten – Southern Germany's Oldest City
Kempten, known as Cambodunum in Roman times, is documented as one of Germany's oldest cities. The route design takes advantage of this historical richness: starting at the Residenzplatz, passing through the old town (St. Lorenz, Mang Church), with turning points on the banks of the Iller and through the surrounding districts. The atmosphere along the routes is locally rooted – residents and clubs line the running course with music, encouragement, and small refreshment stands.
Sparkasse-Allgäu-Cup and Organisers
The Laufsporttag is part of the Laufsport-Saukel-Cup, a regional running series in the Allgäu. The event is organised by Sportgemeinschaft Sparkasse Allgäu e.V. in collaboration with Laufsport Saukel (Kempten's running sports shop) as the main partner. Timing is provided by Abavent.
The Allgäu as a Running Landscape
The Allgäu is one of Germany's most popular running landscapes – with pre-Alpine panoramas, numerous trails, and an active trail running scene. The Laufsporttag Kempten marks the spring start of the Allgäu running season, making it the first season highlight for many hobby runners after winter. The routes are largely flat (city asphalt), allowing for fast times – the half marathon is often run with personal bests.
Laufsporttag Kempten — edition 2026
The 2026 Laufsporttag Kempten starts, as usual, on the last Sunday in April. All routes start and finish at the Residenzplatz in the centre of Germany's oldest city. The event is part of the Laufsport-Saukel-Cup and offers something for every performance level across four distances.
Timing is handled by Abavent. Registration online via the platform laufsporttag-kempten.de; late registration on the day of the event is possible to a limited extent.
Programme Laufsporttag Kempten 2026
2026 Route Formats
- Sparkasse Allgäu Half Marathon — 21.1 km, main event through the old town and along the Iller river
- GEIGER-FM Quarter Marathon — 10.5 km (in the programme since 2025), joint start with the Half Marathon, turning point at kilometre 5 of the course
- PRÄG 5000 Run — 5 km public run for hobby and beginner runners
- Sparkasse Allgäu KidsRun — Children's races in various age groups (Bambini, Schüler, Jugendliche), circuit on the Residenzplatz
Accompanying Programme
- Start at Residenzplatz with pre-race line-up and announcements
- Finish area with refreshments (water, isotonic drinks, fruit), award ceremonies, and photo wall
- Refreshment stations on the Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon routes
- Cup ranking as part of the Laufsport-Saukel-Cup
- Live music at several points along the route by clubs and residents
Exact start times for each distance will be announced in advance on laufsporttag-kempten.de (typically Half Marathon 9:30 AM, Quarter Marathon 9:30 AM with joint start, 5000m Run later in the morning, KidsRun in the afternoon).
Highlights Laufsporttag Kempten 2026
- Start and finish at the baroque Residenzplatz
- Four route formats for all performance levels
- Half Marathon with a fast course along the Iller river
- Part of the Laufsport-Saukel-Cup
- 2,000–3,000 finishers expected
- Sparkasse Allgäu KidsRun for children
Prices Laufsporttag Kempten 2026
Practical information — Laufsporttag Kempten
Getting There
By train: Kempten (Hbf) station, from there approx. 10 minutes walk to the Residenzplatz. By car: A7 exit Kempten-Süd or Kempten-Nord, continue into the city centre – car parks at Residenzplatz and Forum Allgäu.
Registration
Online registration via laufsporttag-kempten.de or the registration page of the timing platform. Late registration on the day of the event is possible to a limited extent – higher entry fee.
Entry Fees
Half Marathon approx. €40–€50, Quarter Marathon approx. €25–€30, 5000 Run approx. €15–€20, KidsRun inexpensive or free – exact rates depend on the registration time (Early Bird / Early Booker / Last Minute).
Refreshments
Refreshment stations along the Half Marathon route (water, isotonic drinks, fruit), finish line refreshments in the Residenzplatz area with mineral water, fruit, and sponsor products.
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Where it takes place Laufsporttag Kempten
Residenzplatz Kempten – Start und Ziel
Residenzplatz, 87435 Kempten (Allgäu)