Saalfelder Winterlauf

The Winter Run Around the Cat in Saalfeld on the Saale is a traditional 15 km road race that has taken place in winter since 1982. The course starts at the sports field on Langenschader Straße and circles around the local landmark "Cat" through Langenschade and Schloßkulm back to the start. The race is officially measured and scored in age categories by the DLV, making it particularly attractive for club runners of all ages. The event is modest with usually fewer than 100 participants and offers simple organization with online registration, changing rooms, and showers on site.

The event offers changing rooms and showers at the sports field on Langenschader Straße. The number of participants is usually under 100 runners. Scoring is done according to DLV age categories. The weather in December is typically cold with an average of 3 °C and frequent snowfall. The race provides online registration, changing rooms, and showers at the venue, and results are scored by age categories.