Saalfelder Winterlauf

The Winter Run Around the Katze in Saalfeld an der Saale is a traditional 15 km road race held in winter since 1982. The course starts at the Langenschader Straße sports field, loops around the local landmark “Katze,” passes through Langenschade and Schloßkulm, and returns to the start. The race is officially measured and scored in DLV age groups, making it especially appealing to club runners of all ages. The event is small, usually attracting fewer than 100 participants, and offers straightforward organization with online registration, changing rooms, and showers on site.

Changing rooms and showers are available at the Langenschader Straße sports field. The event usually has fewer than 100 runners. Results are scored in DLV age groups. December weather is typically cold, averaging 3 °C, with frequent snowfall. The race offers online registration, changing rooms, and showers at the venue, and results are scored by age group.