Apoldaer Silvesterlauf 2026

The Apoldaer Silvesterlauf is a New Year's Eve road race in Apolda, Thuringia, beginning at 10:00 AM. Participants can select a 10 km, 5 km, or 2 km distance. The event also features Nordic Walking, a walking race, a Buggy Rally, and a 400 m Filinchen run for toddlers within the stadium. This local club event accommodates serious runners, families, walkers, and parents with buggies. The course follows Herressener Strasse, with staggered starts throughout the morning: the 10 km begins first, followed by the 2 km, then the walking and buggy events, and finally the 5 km. The toddler run takes place later in the stadium. The race is organized by a volunteer team from Apoldaer LV, with recent events drawing over 500 participants, not including children in buggies. The 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km races are named after local sponsors. Organizers actively solicit feedback and volunteer assistance to adapt the event for growing numbers.