Sparkassen Sonnenwendlauf Winter Edition 2026

The Sparkassen-Sonnenwendlauf — Winter-Edition 2026 (Sparkassen Sonnenwendlauf Winter Edition 2026) is a community-focused winter road run held around the Cospudener See in Markkleeberg. The event is billed as an 11-km loop course and emphasises a relaxed, charitable atmosphere rather than competitive timing, with the organiser explicitly stating "Es erfolgt keine Zeitnahme" (there is no timing). Proceeds are donated to good causes, this year supporting the youth section (Nachwuchsbereich) of Leipziger-Kanu-Club e. V., making the race attractive to runners who want to combine a social outing with local charitable support.

On the day there is on-site registration and packet pickup from 12:00–13:30 and a single main start at 14:00, with post-race activities and refreshments in the finish area and hot drinks with music afterwards. The event is capped at a maximum of 200 participants and requires online registration in advance (late, cash-only entries accepted during the stated on-site window). Facilities are modest — limited changing tents and free but limited parking nearby — so organisers recommend arriving by foot or bicycle where possible.