Maple Leaf Wintercup

The Maple Leaf Wintercup 2026, held on Sunday, November 1 at Bosbad De Vuursche in Baarn, is an atmospheric running and walking event set against a beautiful autumn backdrop. The race is organized by Gooise Atletiek Club Hilversum and Baarnse Atletiek Vereniging and offers challenging unpaved courses surrounded by autumn colors. There are various distances for both walkers and runners, including youth distances and recreational runs with and without a competition licence. The start and finish are on the atmospheric grounds around Bosbad De Vuursche, creating a fun and sporty atmosphere for all participants.

Race numbers can be collected from October 25 through 31 at Run2Day Hilversum or on race day at race headquarters. There is no separate gender categorization for the Short and Long Cross. Pupils of the organizing athletics clubs can participate free of charge after registering via the contact form. There is a recreational run and a competition-licence run for the short and long cross. The courses consist of multiple laps depending on the distance. The course includes unpaved paths, with events such as Nordic walking, cross-country running and youth races; start and finish at Bosbad De Vuursche.