Nellschützer Silvesterlauf

The Nellschütz New Year’s Eve Run is a traditional 10 km road race in Lützen, Saxony-Anhalt, held on the morning of December 31. Since 2000, it has been a regular fixture in the local running calendar and offers runners in the Burgenlandkreis a chance to end the year together. The race starts near the church in Nellschütz and is officially organized within the German athletics framework, including insurance and coordination of the event date. Its characteristic relaxed style means runners usually run and chat in small groups rather than aiming for a personal best. After the race, participants are traditionally treated to hot food, tea, and mulled wine in the courtyard of the Kitze family.

Typical December weather: around 3 °C, a low of -2 °C, usually snow-covered, with an average of 40 mm of precipitation. The race is designed as a communal year-end event, with runners taking part in small groups. The start is near the church in Nellschütz. The race starts in Nellschütz near the church, with a dedicated aid station on the course. The event is known as a year-end race with a family-friendly atmosphere.