Silvesterlauf Kiel Ellerbek is a 5 km road race held on New Year's Eve in Kiel, located in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The race begins at 13:00 from Rohdehoffplatz, offering participants a brief, lunchtime run before evening festivities commence. With origins dating back to 1974, this event stands as an established local tradition, not merely a recent holiday fun run.
The program is straightforward: a single 5 km road race, with registration managed via the organizer's website. The event features published results, start lists, participant lists, photos, and reports. While reviews are few, the race holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. Participants rate its value for money higher than its organization, and the course attractiveness is also rated 4.0.