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Silvesterlauf Gersthofen

December 31, 2026 · 11:00 AMGersthofen, Bavaria, Germany

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34°F

32–43°F · Feels cold

Total elevation gain

131ft

Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

The Silvesterlauf Gersthofen is a New Year's Eve road race organized by TSV 1909 Gersthofen, just north of Augsburg, and is run as the Internationaler LEW Silvesterlauf. The 59th edition takes place on 31 December 2026. The Hauptlauf covers about 9.7 km from the TSV-Turnhalle through Gersthofen, over the Lech and back through the Lechauen to the stadium. The Hauptlauf and the 2.2 km Schülerlauf start at 11:00, and a children's Flitzilauf, a 9 km Wandern and a Nordic Walking event run alongside. The 2025 edition counted 1,713 starters across all events.

Previous edition results — 2025

Entry Methods: Online registration with payment, open until 26 December
Postal or in-person registration with payment by bank transfer
On-site late registration until 31 December at 10:00 for an extra €3, while places remain
Eligibility: Hauptlauf – born 2006 or earlier
Juniors (U18/U20) – born 2007-2010 start in the Hauptlauf at a reduced fee
Schülerlauf – born 2011-2016; students may only start in the Schülerlauf
Teams – three runners, team time is the sum of the three

01: Entry fee includes tea at the venue, a sports doctor and Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz on site, and free online results.
02: Hauptlauf prize money is the same for women and men: €250, €150 and €100 for places one to three.
03: Flitzilauf costs €1, Wandern and Nordic Walking €5 each, and the optional medal €8.
04: Race packets are collected at the TSV-Turnhalle on 30 December 18:00-20:00 and on 31 December from 7:30.
05: The 2025 edition (58th) counted 1,713 starters across all events.

Questions about the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen 2026

When is the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen 2026?

Thursday, December 31, 2026.

Where is the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen?

Gersthofen, Bavaria, Germany.

What time does the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen start?

The race starts at 11:00 AM, local time.

How do I enter the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen 2026?

Registration is open. Dec 26, 2026: Online registration closes. Ways in: Online registration with payment, open until 26 December; Postal or in-person registration with payment by bank transfer; On-site late registration until 31 December at 10:00 for an extra €3, while places remain.

How much does the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen 2026 cost?

Hauptlauf (9.7 km): €16. Schülerlauf (2.2 km): €10.

What is the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen elevation gain?

40 m (131 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft).

What is the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen course like?

It passes TSV-Turnhalle, Lech and Lechauen.

What is the weather like at the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen?

Race-day temperatures are usually 0–6 °C (32–43 °F). Feels cold.

Where are the Silvesterlauf Gersthofen results?

The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

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