Pönitzer Silvesterlauf

The Pönitz New Year’s Eve Run is a traditional road race held in Pönitz, a district of Scharbeutz in Schleswig-Holstein. On December 31, 2026, runners set off at 9:00 a.m. to choose between 7.5 km and 15 km on a flat course that finishes at Lindenstraße 34. The event is organized by SVG Pönitz and features electronic timing. After the race, participants receive a hot drink, a Berliner doughnut and a commemorative medal, as well as a personalized certificate on request.

Registration is easy and available on race day. The event has a long tradition, with more than 40 editions, and attracts numerous runners and walkers even in adverse weather conditions. Typical December weather is around 3 °C, with occasional snowfall. A traditional New Year’s Eve run with a sense of community, electronic timing and small celebrations to round off the year.