Christmas Cross

The Weihnachtscross (Christmas Cross) in Borgholzhausen is an annual cross‑country event first staged in 1972 and now a long‑standing regional classic. The courses run over the wooded and hilly Barenberg area with mixed, often off‑road surfaces that frequently present winter conditions such as mud, frost or snow. Start and finish are at the Ravensberger Stadion (Masch 4, 33829 Borgholzhausen). The 2026 edition is scheduled for 13 December 2026; the full Ausschreibung, online registration, start times, entry fees and information about participant inclusions will be published in early October 2026 on the organiser's channels.

Organised by Ravensberger Sportverein Borgholzhausen e.V. (the local sports club formed by a 2024 merger, including LC Solbad Ravensberg e.V. and other Borgholzhausen clubs), the meeting offers multiple distances to suit a wide range of abilities: a demanding Hauptlauf of two laps totalling 16 km, a 10 km race, a 5 km cross for beginners and a 7.5 km walking / Nordic walking route. Entrants should expect a hilly, natural cross‑country experience and are advised to consult the organiser's website and social channels for final details and any updates once the Ausschreibung is released.