Whether jogging, walking or Nordic walking: everyone is welcome at the Darmstadt running club. Since 1974, the initiative has been getting people moving and offers suitable options for both beginners and advanced runners.
To coincide with „World Running Day,“ there’s a special event on June 3rd: This is especially geared towards running beginners. The meeting point is the parking lot in front of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, starting at 6pm.
A highlight follows on „Heinerfest Saturday“: On July 4, 2026, the „7-Hills Run“ takes place, a trail run of approximately eleven kilometers. Depending on the pace, the course takes between 60 and 120 minutes, with the start at 4pm.
Then, on September 26th, the Hutzel Run will take place for the 47th time. Buses depart at 3pm from the parking lot in front of the Merck Stadium and take participants to Frankenhausen (13.4km) or to the Kuralpe (19.6km). From there, participants return in guided groups of varying paces.
And another highlight for many members of the Darmstadt running club is sure to be the Lilien Team Marathon – presented by CRAFT. The second edition of the SV Darmstadt 98 running event will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026. On that day, running enthusiasts and beginners can complete a marathon or half-marathon distance together with friends, colleagues or family.
Anyone wanting to prepare for the Lilies‘ running event or simply looking for regular exercise will find the Darmstadt Running Club perfect. The club meets Mondays (6pm), Thursdays (6pm), and Saturdays (4pm) at the Bölle stadium: the meeting and starting point is the parking lot in front of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On Tuesdays (9:30am), the run starts at the Oberförsterwiese location. Further details can be found at:www.darmstaedter-lauftreff.de
Good to know: Since Friday (May 22nd), all running enthusiasts can purchase a branded Lilien running shirt for 24.98 in the fan shops at Bölle and in the city, and thus wear the Lilie while running in the future.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: