DeisterCrossing Springe

DeisterCrossing is a nature-focused endurance event combining running and walking in the outstanding natural surroundings of the forested Deister mountain range. The event offers 10 km, 21.1 km and 42.2 km courses for runners and walkers. The challenging routes include the Deisterhölle, with 200 metres of elevation gain in one stretch, and offer a unique nature and mountain experience near Hanover. The event has a relaxed atmosphere, with participants looking out for one another. Alongside the sporting challenge, it offers refreshment stations, finisher gifts and an awards ceremony.

Race number pickup from 7:15 a.m. at IGS Springe. A rental timing chip is provided and exchanged at the finish for a wheat beer glass with the DC logo. Showers and changing rooms are available in the IGS Springe sports hall. Parking is available at IGS, Netto and BZE. Travel by S5 to Springe station, then a 10-minute walk to the Nord school centre. Refreshment stations with seating and filled rolls; finish buffet. Awards for the first three women and men in the running events at 12:00 (10 km and half marathon) and 14:30 (marathon). Walkers receive patches to sew on. Courses in woodland, refreshment stations, patches for walkers, online certificates, awards ceremonies, parking, showers and changing rooms in the sports hall, travel by train.