48. Ratinger Neujahrslauf 2028

Ratinger Neujahrslauf is a New Year street race in Ratingen, Germany, run on the first Sunday of the new year and organized by ASC Ratingen West e.V. The start and finish sit on the Marktplatz, and the event can draw up to 2,000 runners. It is built as a local race day for all ages rather than a single adult competition, with five races covering Bambini, school children, and adults. The shortest race is a 500-meter Bambini run for children from daycare centers, followed by school races of about 1.1 km and 2.1 km. Adults and older runners choose between 5 km and 10 km routes through Ratingen, with the main field mixing ambitious runners, recreational runners, and seniors. The course uses a circuit around the Ratinger Marktplatz and streets through the town center. Local schools compete for a participation award, and regional companies can enter the company trophy, giving the day a strong community feel beyond the finishing times.