56. Geraer Silvesterlauf 2026

Geraer Silvesterlauf is a New Year's Eve running event in Gera, organized by 1.SV Gera. Runners start and finish at the Panndorfhalle, with the longer races going off first: 20 km in the morning, followed by 11 km, a free 3 km run with no registration, and a 4 km race. The distance choices make it more than a single main race, with options for experienced runners, younger age groups, and people who just want a short end-of-year run. The 20 km and 11 km races are the competitive anchors, with overall awards for the top six men and women, age-group prizes, and trophies for the male and female winners. The 4 km race covers ages from youth runners through seniors, but its age-group awards focus on U14, U16, and U18 runners. The no-fee 3 km option is the simplest part of the day: no entry form, no registration process, just a short run from the same venue.