OTB Silvesterlauf

The OTB New Year’s Eve Run in Osnabrück is a traditional year-end race that welcomes recreational runners, walkers and competitive athletes alike. On the last day of the year, participants can choose from several distances, including a 10 km main race, walking routes, a 5.6 km short race, an accessible fun run and a Bambini run. The event offers a lively atmosphere and modern timing with a disposable chip. The route passes through scenic areas such as Rubbenbruchsee and Natruper Holz, and the race has been a fixture on Osnabrück’s running calendar since 1980.

Timing uses a disposable chip attached to the race number (walking is not timed). From 2025, the Bambini route goes through the “big finish.” The accessible fun run is new from 2025. Start times vary by distance: walkers at 11:20, Bambini at 11:30, fun run at 11:50, 5.6 km short race at 12:10, and 10 km main race at 12:20. Spikes are not allowed on the 10 km and 5.6 km routes. Several race options are available, including an accessible run, a children’s race and walking; spikes are not allowed; online registration is available; field limited to 3,000 runners.