Int. Weihnachts-Crosslauf 2026

The Int. Weihnachts-Crosslauf is a cross-country race held before Christmas in Borgholzhausen, starting and finishing at Ravensberger Stadium. Organized by LCS Olbä, the event offers participants multiple race options: a 16 km main race, a 10 km short cross, a 5 km cross, and a 7.5 km Walking/Nordic Walking event. The 16 km race consists of two laps on terrain that is partly hilly, circling Borgholzhausen and including a loop around the Barenberg area, which is traversed twice. This route presents a genuine cross-country challenge with ascents and descents. However, the initial and final segments are on paved surfaces, prohibiting the use of spikes. The event attracts a diverse field, including strong front runners, recreational cross-country runners, older and younger athletes, and walkers, all participating in this late-season competition.