The Paarse Boscross by E.S.A.V Asterix returns for the fourth time as part of the Runnersworld Kempische Cross Competitie. The competition will take place on the 23rd of February 2025 in the beautiful woods of Waalre (Noord-Brabant). Watch the aftermovie below to get a taste of what the cross has to offer next year. Locations of the start/finish, parking, etc. are visible on the area layout.
Prijsuitreiking Pupillen (Races & KCC)
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Pupillen and junioren: €4 (registration on the day itself €6)
Short cross and sprint cross: €4 (registration on the day itself €6)
Senioren and masters: €7 (registration on the day itself €9)
Recreational runners: €7 (registration on the day itself €9)
Pre-registrations are open until the 23rd of February. Registration on the day itself is possible until 30 minutes before the start of the respective race. Please note that participation in the Brabants Kampioenschap is only permitted with pre-registration. Registrations for the relay are free of charge and only possible on race day at the secretariat (no medals will be awarded for this event). The participants list is also available for you to inspect. Race regulations can be found on this page. Participation is at your own risk. The participant gives the organisation permission to publish any pictures or videos taken at the competition.
First, second and third place of each category get rewarded a medal. In addition, separate medals will be awarded to the first three finishers in the events of the Brabants Kampioenschap.
Volunteering
We are also looking for volunteers who can lend a hand during (part) of the day. Any help is appreciated, so if you have time please find the signup form here. Lunch will be provided to those helping out.
The Parcours
The routes will take you through a mix of loose sand, hills, and forest floor. The entire course is suitable for running with spikes. All races include a starting and finishing straight which together are 150m.
If you plan on arriving by car, please only park your vehicle on the left side of Hutdijk road or leave it a short walk away at the Sint Christoffel elementary school (Maximiliaanlaan 1). Near the start/finish tents are set up that can be used for changing (as indicated on the area layout). For a nice coffee and you can go to the Hut van Mie Pils (Leenderweg 1), where you can also grab some lunch.
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