Sylvestercross

The Sylvestercross is an annual running event in the Lange Duinen of Soest, known as the most beautiful cross-country race in the Netherlands. The event takes place over two days, with atmospheric Sylvester by Night runs on 30 December and various fun runs and official races on 31 December, including cross-country races for different age groups and ability levels. Since 2025, the Sylvestercross has held bronze status in the World Athletics Cross Country Tour, making it an important event for competitive runners. The course features challenging routes through dunes and woodland, with special loops for young runners and recreational runners, as well as a new 21.5 km trail run.

The Sylvestercross includes various races for different age groups and ability levels, including a relay cross-country race and a G-cross. The relay cross-country race is a team event with 4 participants, each running one 1,900-metre loop. Dogs are not allowed on the course. The Sylvestercross is part of the National Cross-Country Circuit and gives athletes the opportunity to earn points in the World Athletics rankings. Various distances and categories, including a night run and relays; event on 30 and 31 December 2026; registration available via the website.