This year, the AOK 10KM Run starts earlier and at a different location to ensure better race organization.
Due to the new finish line at the HEINZ-STEYER-STADION, the usual start at 10:00 AM would have caused a crossing of participants who start at 10:30 a.m., disrupting the smooth flow of the event. To avoid this, the start has been moved to 8:30 AM. This allows even the slower 10K runners to finish without interference.