Essener-Silvesterlauf 2026

The Essener Silvesterlauf Katernberg is a New Year’s Eve road race held in Essen, Germany, starting at Zeche Zollverein in the Katernberg district. Team Essen 99 is the organizer, offering a 10 km race, a 5 km race, and shorter 1 km and 0.5 km races for children and schools. The Zollverein start provides a distinct Essen setting, as the former coal mine complex is a well-known city landmark. The event caters to local club runners, casual runners looking to race at year's end, and families with children participating in the shorter distances. Registration is available via the organizer’s website, with timing managed by race result.