So it becomes Middelkerke in 2026-2027 the second round will be on November 5, 2026. Due to the World Championships in Ostend, the traditional date will change from February to November. “That will be a Halloween-themed evening cross, in the middle of the autumn holidays,” says Chris Mannaerts of Flanders Classics.
Ruddervoordewhich was the opener this season, moves to the fifth round on December 6. “This creates a nice spread in the rankings,” Mannaerts explains.
Gullegem remains approximately in the same period, but now takes on the role of the final round on January 2. Diegem will retain its place as an evening cross during the Christmas period and Heusden-Zolder will be held on Christmas Day for the first time.
