Berliner Silvesterlauf - Pfannkuchenlauf 2026

The Berliner Silvesterlauf, also known as the Pfannkuchenlauf, is a New Year's Eve race held in Berlin, starting and finishing at Mommsenstadion. Approximately 2,500 participants are anticipated, positioning it as one of Germany's larger New Year's Eve events. The primary race covers slightly less than 10 kilometers, with additional shorter races of 6.3 km, 4 km, and 2 km available for students, women, youth, and adult participants. SCC Events Laufbewerbe is the organizer, and the event has taken place annually since 1976. The primary course leads into Grunewald, incorporating Drachenfliegerberg and Teufelsberg, Berlin's two highest hills in that area, indicating it is not a level city run. The 6.3 km course includes a climb up Teufelsberg but bypasses Drachenfliegerberg. Should snow or ice render the hill sections hazardous, they are omitted from the route. Many participants wear costumes for this final run of the year, with awards given for the best outfits, and runners traditionally receive a Pfannkuchen upon finishing.