Sylvesterlauf Pfalzdorf 2026

Sylvesterlauf Pfalzdorf is a New Year's Eve road race held in Pfalzdorf, a village within Goch, North Rhine-Westphalia. The primary events are 10 km and 5 km races, complemented by shorter runs for youth and children. This structure accommodates club runners, local families, and individuals seeking to conclude the year with a competitive run. With a history spanning over 30 years, the event typically attracts approximately 3,000 participants, positioning it as one of Germany's larger New Year's Eve races. The race is coordinated by the athletics department of VfB Alemannia Pfalzdorf, with Hevelingstrasse designated as the central race area. The day's schedule progresses from the 5 km road race to youth and Bambini events, concluding with the 10 km race. Numerous spectators line the course, musical groups perform along the route, and participants receive practical race-day amenities including timing, kilometer markers, changing facilities, showers, printed and online certificates, age-group trophies, and bibs printed with runners' names.