2025 Bitburger-Silvesterlauf Results: Wins For Emil Danielsson, Florence Niyonkuru

Sweden’s Emil Danielsson broke the course record at the 34th Bitburger-Silvesterlauf in Trier, Germany, winning the 5-kilometer road race in 13 minutes, 38 seconds on December 31. The time marked both a personal best and improved upon Mike Foppen’s 2024 mark of 13:42 on the World Athletics-certified circuit.

The men’s race featured a tight finish with four runners separated by just one second. Uganda’s U23 standout Harbert Kibet placed second in 13:39, followed by Belgium’s Pieter Sisk and defending champion Foppen, both clocked at 13:39. Norway’s Sondre Norstad Moen rounded out the top five in 13:40.

Women’s Bitburger-Silvesterlauf Winner

Florence Niyonkuru of Rwanda claimed the women’s title in 15:26, setting a personal best. Compatriot Emeline Imanizabayo finished second in 15:28, while Belgium’s Lisa Rooms took third in 15:46. The winning time came 11 seconds shy of Lornah Kiplagat’s 2000 course record of 15:15.

The event drew 155 elite competitors across both races, up from 133 finishers in 2024. The one-kilometer circuit course also hosted additional divisions for recreational runners competing over various distances. Sixteen-year-old Luise Brozoska impressed with a 16:33 performance to finish 10th overall in the women’s race.

Six personal bests were recorded in the women’s elite race. There was a similar amount achieved in the men’s category.