





Key information
Attention: due to the high water level of the Meeuwven, the course has been adjusted. See Parcours for the new laps.
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.
Sign up
- Pupillen and junioren: €4
- Short cross and sprint cross: €4
- Senioren and masters: €7
- Recreational runners: €7
Register here for the Paarse Boscross 2025! 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. 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.
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.
Schedule
Starttijd | Categorie | Afstand |
---|---|---|
10:00 | Recreanten | Max 5 ronden Bellefleur |
11:10 | Mannen Senioren Lange Cross | 9290m (Idefix + 5x Bellefleur) |
Vrouwen Senioren Lange Cross | 7560m (Idefix + 4x Bellefleur) | |
Mannen U20 | 7560m (Idefix + 4x Bellefleur) | |
Mannen Masters 35/45/55 | 7560m (Idefix + 4x Bellefleur) | |
Vrouwen Masters 35/45/55 | 7560m (Idefix + 4x Bellefleur) | |
Mannen U18 | 5830m (Idefix + 3x Bellefleur) | |
Vrouwen U18/U20 | 5830m (Idefix + 3x Bellefleur) | |
Mannen Masters 65/70+ | 5830m (Idefix + 3x Bellefleur) | |
Vrouwen Masters 65 | 5830m (Idefix + 3x Bellefleur) | |
12:10 | Korte cross Mannen & Vrouwen | 2960m (Idefix + 2x Asterix) |
Mannen U16 | 2960m (Idefix + 2x Asterix) | |
Vrouwen U16 | 2960m (Idefix + 2x Asterix) | |
12:25 | Prijsuitreiking Lange Crossen (Race & KCC) | |
12:45 | Sprintcross | 640m (Idefix) |
12:55 | Mannen U14 | 1800m (Idefix + Asterix) |
Vrouwen U14 | 1800m (Idefix + Asterix) | |
13:10 | Prijsuitreiking Korte Crossen (Race & KCC) + Sprintcross (Race) + U14 (Race & KCC) | |
13:25 | Mannen U8/U9 | 640m (Idefix) |
Vrouwen U8/U9 | 640m (Idefix) | |
13:35 | Mannen U10 | 1160m (2x Idefix) |
Vrouwen U10 | 1160m (2x Idefix) | |
13:45 | Mannen U12 | 1280m (Asterix) |
Vrouwen U12 | 1280m (Asterix) | |
13:55 | Ludieke Estafette | 4x640m (Idefix) |
Na estafette | Prijsuitreiking Pupillen (Races & KCC) + Fotomoment alle pupillen |
Results
Photos
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.
Bellefleur
Large — 1730m

Asterix
Middle — 1160m

Idefix
Small — 640m

Location
General information
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). Toilets will also be placed near this location. For a nice coffee and you can go to the Hut van Mie Pils (Leenderweg 1), where you can also grab some lunch.
Also, make sure to check out our social media channels to stay up to date with the latest news and information!
Our sponsors and partners
Committee

From back to front, left to right: Tim, Sergio, Lorens, Tim, Britte and Matthijs
Contact
Email adress
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us at
cross@asterixatletiek.nl
Postal address
E.S.A.V. Asterix, Onze Lieve Vrouwestraat 1, 5612 AW Eindhoven
Athletics track
E.S.A.V. Asterix, J.C. Dirkxpad 3, 5631 BZ Eindhoven