Hannover New Year's Eve Run

Road Running covering 1.5 km to 5.8 km with up to 15 m D+ in Hanover (Lower Saxony, Germany)

Location

Hanover, Lower Saxony, GermanyShow on map(52.3563° N, 9.7429° E)

Date & StatusDecember 31, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +15 m

Hannover New Year's Eve Run is an endurance sporting event in Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Maschsee Loop (5.8 km) (5.8 km, +15 m D+), and Kids Run (1.5 km) (1.5 km, +5 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 (silvesterlauf-hannover.de).

Official website

Hannover New Year's Eve Run in Hannover (Work: "Sächsische Schweiz Nebel", Photo: Philipp Konetschni, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Sächsische Schweiz Nebel" · Photo: **Philipp Konetschni** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Kids & Youth Races

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Maschsee Loop (5.8 km)	Road Running	5.8 km	+15 m	102 m - 106 m	Multi-lap course	Route & profile
Kids Run (1.5 km)	Road Running	1.5 km	+5 m	105 m - 109 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation gain

+15 m D+

Elevation loss

-15 m D-

Altitude range

102 m - 106 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.5 % / 0.9 %

Course format

Multi-lap course

5.8 km+15 m D+Peak 106 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 102 m to 106 m above sea level (+15 m D+, -15 m D-)

Peak: 106 m·at 1.2 km·Ø 0.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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

Hannover New Year's Eve Run takes place in Hanover, Lower Saxony, DE (start area at coordinates 52.3563° N, 9.7429° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 31, 2026.

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

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Maschsee Loop (5.8 km) (5.8 km, +15 m D+), and Kids Run (1.5 km) (1.5 km, +5 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

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

The main competition (Maschsee Loop (5.8 km) over 5.8 km) is designed as a multi-lap course featuring +15 m of elevation gain and -15 m of elevation loss, ranging between 102 m and 106 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 Hannover New Year's Eve Run?

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