Winter Step-One Loop 2026

The Winter Step-One Loop begins at the B.V.V. Borne football grounds in Borne, Overijssel. It offers participants a winter road race with several distances: 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, and a free 2 km youth run. The main races commence late morning, with the 10 km and half marathon starting first, followed by the 5 km and then the youth race. This is a low-threshold event, not exclusively for specialists. A recent edition attracted approximately 900 participants, taking place under bright winter sun, with fresh air, minimal wind, and a dry course. The organization is practical and club-based: B.V.V. Borne manages the race, start numbers are distributed from the club canteen, and runners can use on-site showers and changing rooms. The event has reached at least its 32nd edition, with Step One providing support. Participants include regular runners, youth, and small training groups; one group completed a running challenge led by trainer Melanie Mecklenfeld with this race as their final objective. Course details are straightforward based on available information, but the event's appeal is evident: a simple winter race day in Borne, offering distances suitable for beginners, club runners, and half-marathoners.