Leimüller Silvesterlauf: Course, Route Profile & Map

Course & Elevation

From the start on Bahnhofstraße, the lap runs through the town and along the connection to Seebadstraße. It stays on paved streets, returns from the outer turnaround on a separate section, and heads back towards the school square finish. The lap is completed twice.

The course is deliberately straightforward: no long climbs, no technical sections and a clear line through Seekirchen. Start and finish are in the town centre, where spectators and local groups give the New Year’s Eve race a communal feel. Snow or ice can still change the demands of otherwise flat asphalt.

Pacing Strategy

The flat lap rewards a brisk, even rhythm. Run the first lap under control and use the course’s visibility to monitor your position rather than surging for every early group change.

The decisive section is the second lap, when the runners who can keep their form on the straights begin to separate. The main trap is an overly fast opening on dry-looking roads; cold or slippery conditions can make that effort expensive later.

Training plan for Leimüller Silvesterlauf: 12-week build

For most runners, Silvesterlauf is a short, intense endurance effort. Combine regular easy runs with short sections at target race pace so that the effort stays stable over two laps.

Include flat tempo runs or intervals on similar paved ground. The course does not require hill-specific strength; efficient form, controlled surges and the ability to run the second lap cleanly after a fast first one matter more.

Practice in winter conditions with the kit you intend to race in. Check grip, layers and your warm-up routine, because snow or ice can turn a simple asphalt course into a more cautious task.