Cross-DM: Deutsche Cross Meisterschaften Riesenbeck 2026

DM Cross Riesenbeck is the German Cross Country Championships event, held in Riesenbeck, part of Hörstel in Westphalia. It takes place at Pferdesportzentrum Surenburg, a horse-sport venue suited to the off-road nature of cross country, rather than a typical athletics stadium. The Deutscher Leichtathletik-Verband organizes the championship, with the Fußball- und Leichtathletik-Verband Westfalen managing local arrangements. The event is part of the Deutsche Meisterschaften and is also a World Ranking Competition. Races include youth, senior, and masters categories. Entries are limited to clubs from Westfalen, according to the competition notice. The Riesenbeck event provided live results and a livestream. The course layout was altered due to weather impacts on the site. The preview suggested it was a contest for Cross European Championship berths, while the report highlighted strong performances by Klein, Görger, and Mergenthaler in muddy and grassy conditions.