Sparkassen Silvesterlauf Soest 2026

The Sparkassen Silvesterlauf Soest is Germany's largest New Year's Eve run, with approximately 6,000 participants completing the course between Werl and Soest on December 31st. Participants can select either a 15-kilometer or a 5-kilometer distance, accommodating both seasoned runners and those seeking a brief year-end run. The primary course connects the towns of Werl and Soest. Demand for race numbers is substantial, with organizers noting thousands of entries submitted before the early registration cutoff. The organizing committee collaborates with DJK Werl, Marathon Soest, and LC Soester Börde, while Race Result manages timing and registration services. The event has a charitable component; even during periods when the race couldn't proceed in its standard format, roughly 6,000 individuals participated in the #Silvesterhomerun, contributing to a fundraising total of 31,000 euros.