Aachen New Year's Eve Run

Road Running covering 4.8 km to 9.6 km with up to 110 m D+ in Aachen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Location

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyShow on map(50.7753° N, 6.0839° E)

Date & StatusDecember 31, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +110 m

Aachen New Year's Eve Run is an endurance sporting event in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Long Course (9.6 km) (9.6 km, +110 m D+), and Middle Course (4.8 km) (4.8 km, +55 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 31, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dlc-aachen.de).

Official website

Aachen New Year's Eve Run in Aachen (Work: "20250619 Burg Drachenfels Siebengebirge 02", Photo: Flocci Nivis, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "20250619 Burg Drachenfels Siebengebirge 02" · Photo: **Flocci Nivis** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Long Course (9.6 km)	Road Running	9.6 km	+110 m	222 m - 268 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Middle Course (4.8 km)	Road Running	4.8 km	+55 m	225 m - 248 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

9.6 km

Elevation gain

+110 m D+

Elevation loss

-110 m D-

Altitude range

222 m - 268 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.3 % / 4.1 %

Course format

Loop course

9.6 km+110 m D+Peak 268 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 222 m to 268 m above sea level (+110 m D+, -110 m D-)

Peak: 268 m·at 3.2 km·Ø 2.3 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Aachen New Year's Eve Run take place?

Aachen New Year's Eve Run takes place in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE (start area at coordinates 50.7753° N, 6.0839° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 31, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Aachen New Year's Eve Run?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Long Course (9.6 km) (9.6 km, +110 m D+), and Middle Course (4.8 km) (4.8 km, +55 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Aachen New Year's Eve Run?

The main competition (Long Course (9.6 km) over 9.6 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +110 m of elevation gain and -110 m of elevation loss, ranging between 222 m and 268 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Aachen New Year's Eve Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (dlc-aachen.de).