news · 19.09.2021
GERMES:X-CROSS 2022
GERMES:X-CROSS 2022 is our interpretation of cross-country running, with three race distance options:
- S: about 10 km, one loop;
- L: about 21.5 km, one loop;
- XL: about 43 km, two loops.
Race date: 5 November 2022.
This year we also added a short non-competitive XXS run of 300-500 metres so that children would have their own race too.
Once again, the start village was planned in a scenic eco-village near Bronnitsy. That means warm changing rooms for participants and different activities for spectators.
S is 10 km along forest paths and fields. It is a good distance for a first trail experience or for a recovery run outdoors.
Time limit: 1 hour 30 minutes.
S distance scheme, one loop
Download the 10 km loop GPX track
Download the 10 km route scheme in PDF
L is the middle distance, testing both speed and technical skills. The route is about 21.5 km long, with roughly 90% of the course laid along forest and field trails. Natural obstacles include fallen trees, tall grass, bushes, ditches and similar terrain features. Athletes need extra attention and care. A refreshment point is planned in the middle of the distance.
Time limit: 3 hours 30 minutes.
XL is a trail marathon for those who like “a little bit more”. If the marathon is already familiar to you and your legs are used to mud, XL is your choice: 43 unforgettable kilometres through forests and fields near Bronnitsy. The distance consists of two L loops of 21.5 km, with total elevation gain of about 300 metres.
Time limit: 6.5 hours.
L distance scheme, one loop, and XL distance scheme, two loops
Download the 21.5 km loop GPX track
Download the 21.5 km route scheme in PDF
Participants who take 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall, separately among men and women, on each distance receive commemorative prizes.
Final schemes and tracks will be published as they become ready, no later than two weeks before the start.
All finishers receive designer medals. The photo shows the 2018 medal.
After the race, all participants receive hot food and drinks.
Result accuracy is guaranteed by electronic timing.
As always, professional photographers will work on the course (photos from 2017, photos from 2018).
Venue: Bronnitsy - Slobodino village. Map: https://yandex.ru/maps/-/CBB64Jwt0B
Start village parking coordinates: 55.365463, 38.284289
Follow announcements in our VK group.
Register and confidently add the #germesxcross trail race to your sports calendar.
This year the entry fee increases step by step depending on the number of registered participants.
Important: a medical certificate for race admission is mandatory.
Event programme
Date: 5 November 2022
08:15 - Registration opens, start village opens.
09:55 - Registration closes.
10:00 - 43 km briefing.
10:10 - 43 km start.
10:15 - 21.5 km briefing.
10:25 - 21.5 km start.
10:30 - 10 km briefing and warm-up for participants.
10:40 - 10 km start.
11:45 - 10 km winners ceremony.
12:00 - Children’s race start.
13:15 - 21.5 km winners ceremony, time may be adjusted.
15:30 - 43 km winners ceremony, time may be adjusted.
17:40 - Course closes.