Pönitzer Silvesterlauf 2026

The Pönitzer Silvesterlauf is a New Year's Eve street run held in Pönitz, a part of Scharbeutz in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The race begins at 9:00 AM, offering 7.5 km or 15 km distances, suitable for a final brisk run of the year or a longer effort before festivities commence. SVG Pönitz organizes the event, with straightforward registration available on race morning and a modest entry fee. The course is flat, concluding at Lindenstraße 34 in Pönitz, and utilizes electronic timing for results. This race has a history spanning decades; its fortieth edition saw 481 runners and walkers participate, even with drizzle and heavy rain. The end-of-year tradition is practical and community-focused: finishers receive a hot drink, a Berliner pastry, and a commemorative medal, with a personal certificate offered upon request.