The Recklinghäuser Silvesterlauf is a New Year's Eve road race held at Stadion Hohenhorst in Recklinghausen, Germany. Participants can select a 5 km or 10 km run. Walkers and Nordic walkers have a 5 km route available, and younger children can participate in the Bambini Lauf.
The event is organized by the Recklinghäuser Leichtathletik Club and caters to a diverse group: families, club runners, dedicated hobby runners, and competitive athletes are all accommodated. The road course is officially certified. Every finisher gets a timed certificate and a printed Silvesterlauf mug, with prizes awarded to the top finishers.