Ludwigshafener Neujahrslauf

The event is scheduled for Saturday 9 January 2027 in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany. Always confirm the date on the organiser's registration page before making travel plans, since listings can change.

There is a straight six kilometre run for anyone who wants to race, a Nordic walking and walking category for a gentler pace, a separate classification for emergency services personnel under BOS rules, and a loaded category where you carry 15 kilograms. Children have their own Kidz-Run. Pick the one that matches how you want to spend your New Year's morning.

BOS stands for Behörden und Organisationen mit Sicherheitsaufgaben, the German authorities and organisations with security duties. Members of police, fire, rescue and similar services run the six kilometre course and are scored separately within that classification.

It is a novelty category in which participants cover the six kilometre course carrying 15 kilograms of equipment. It is a physical test as much as a race, so make sure you are comfortable carrying that weight over the distance before entering.

Yes. The Nordic Walking and Walking category lets you cover the same six kilometre course on foot without racing. Nordic walking poles are typically used in that category.