First held in 1969, Eurocross is organised by the local athletics club (Celtic) and the course follows near the Stade Municipal in Diekirch.[3][4] There are two major races: a 10.2 km race for men and a 5.3 km race for women. In addition to these primary competitions, there are races for runners of various youth levels, as well as a popular, mass race for amateurs.[5]
The course follows a steep incline up a hill on a stepped dirt path,[6] which then loops back on to downhill section.[7] The race takes place over a number of laps thus the uphill and downhill sections can make for a particularly difficult cross country course.[8][9]
The 2010 race, which was the 40th edition of the competition,[11] was held simultaneously with the 94th Luxembourg national cross country championships.[12]
Past senior race winners
Key: Luxembourg championship race
Note: The women's course was shorter than the typical 5.3 km between 1990 and 2005.[10]
