Silvesterlauf des SC Altenrheine 2026

The Silvesterlauf des SC Altenrheine is a New Year's Eve road race held in Altenrheine, a district of Rheine in North Rhine-Westphalia. Organized by SC Altenrheine e.V., the event begins before noon with children's races, followed by 5 km and 10 km races. The shortest is a 0.6 km Bambinilauf for children up to age 11, then a 2 km Schülerlauf for ages 6 to 15. The 5 km Jedermannlauf, open from age 12, includes walkers. The 10 km Hauptlauf is for participants aged 14 and older. All distances feature circuit courses within Altenrheine, utilizing paved paths and the sports park. The routes are officially measured, making the 5 km and 10 km suitable for those seeking an accurate time. This event, held since 1988, attracts a diverse local field: children, school-age runners, walkers, club athletes, and adults concluding the year with a final race. Youth races have no entry limit, but the 5 km and 10 km races are capped at 400 participants each. With over 1,000 online pre-registrations, these races can sell out days in advance. Refreshments are provided in the finish area.