- Cross-country running in Linda: A celebration of family and sport!
On October 26, 2025, the 54th cross-country race “Around the Sports Center” will take place in Linda, a highlight of the Central Saxony Sparkasse Cup.

<ol> <li>Cross-country running in Linda: A celebration of family and sport!</li> </ol>
The event took place on October 26, 202554. Cross-country running “Around the sports center”in Linda. With proud255 participantsThis event became a real highlight in the regional running calendar. The routes led over picturesque meadows, varied forest paths and tough climbs, which offered the right challenges for all age groups and ability levels. The race is also the last race in theSparkasse Cup Central Saxony, which further underlines the importance of the event.
The cross country race was traditionally organized bySV Linda e.V., who has been bringing the running community together with great commitment for decades. Frank Pfeifer, the overall manager of the event, emphasizes the great importance of this event for the small club. The family atmosphere and togetherness are the focus, which always attracts many participants, as blick.de reports.
A day for the whole family
Cross-country running not only promotes athletic performance, but also introduces the little ones to the sport at an early age. Children as young as three or four years old were allowed to try their hand at short distances, which brought many smiling faces. The chairman of the board, Mirko Espig, was very satisfied with the organization and the general atmosphere of the event. “It thrives on sporting ambition and a sense of community,” he added.
The conditions for the run were despite cooler temperatures and a fresh wind than overallsuitable for runningto describe. The commitment of the sports club, the fire department and numerous local helpers helped ensure that the event ran smoothly and with a lot of heart. The enthusiasm of the participants and the support of the audience made the cross-country race an unforgettable experience.
A look into the future
It looks like the event remains popular. The next cross-country race – the55th edition– is already planned for next year. Pre-registrations traditionally open a few days before the event so that interested runners can secure a spot in good time. If you need more detailed information and contact options, you can find everything you need on the SV Linda e.V. website at sv-linda.de.
The ongoing enthusiasm for cross-country running in Germany is unbroken, which is not only due to the increasing number of participants, but also to the regional anchoring of such events, as trophyrunners.com also notes. While we wait for the next edition of cross-country running, the focus remains on anticipation and sporting ambition.