Berliner Silvesterlauf takes place on Thu, Dec 31, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. The main route is 10.2 km.
- Date
- Thu, Dec 31, 2026
- Start
- Berlin 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 10.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 10-week plan to Berliner Silvesterlauf
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Berliner Silvesterlauf is a traditional New Year's Eve run through Berlin's Grunewald on 31 December 2026, with 4 km, 6 km and 10 km courses; the longest passes over the Teufelsberg and Drachenfliegerberg.
What this race demands
This 10.2 km run demands sustained running effort and the ability to handle the climbs over Teufelsberg and Drachenfliegerberg. Because it takes place on 31 December in Berlin, athletes should also be prepared for winter conditions.
10K endurance
The 10.2 km distance requires sustained aerobic effort over a typical 10K-length run.
Hill strength
The longest course passes over Teufelsberg and Drachenfliegerberg, so runners need to manage climbs as well as maintain their effort across the distance.
Winter readiness
The event is held in Berlin on 31 December, so runners should be prepared for cold-season conditions.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
0:50–1:00
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Berliner Silvesterlauf is 10 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build4 weeks · Oct 23, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Berliner Silvesterlauf?
Berliner Silvesterlauf takes place on Thu, Dec 31, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
How long is Berliner Silvesterlauf?
The main route is 10.2 km.
What does Berliner Silvesterlauf demand?
This 10.2 km run demands sustained running effort and the ability to handle the climbs over Teufelsberg and Drachenfliegerberg. Because it takes place on 31 December in Berlin, athletes should also be prepared for winter conditions.
Who is Berliner Silvesterlauf for?
Berliner Silvesterlauf is open to all participants.
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