Kölner Silvesterlauf

The Kölner GAG Silvesterlauf celebrates its 50th edition on 31.12.2026 and invites both experienced runners and newcomers to a traditional sporting end to the year. The course runs through the traffic-free parkland of Merheimer Heide and is flat, fast, DLV-certified, officially measured, and eligible for rankings. The start and finish are in front of the stadium. The 10 km race covers three large laps, while the 5 km race covers two shortened laps, each including a lap inside the stadium. Relay teams share the course and make their handovers in the stadium. The event offers races over 950 m for students, 5 km, 10 km, and relay races.

Online registration is open until 27.12.2026 at 24:00. Late registration is available on the event day until 45 minutes before the start. The race office is in the TuS Köln rrh. tennis clubhouse. Race numbers can be collected on the event day from 09:45 to 12:45. The relay changeover zone is in the stadium. Changing rooms and showers are available. Courses through Merheimer Heide; online registration until 27.12.; late registration on the event day; start and finish at the stadium; timing with the Raceresult system.