61st Pentecost Criterium – Grand Prix of Borsum
Traditional cycle race on Whit Monday through the Borsum district of Harsum
About Pentecost Criterium Borsum
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Six Decades of Cycling in Borsum
The Pentecost Criterium in Borsum is one of the best-known road cycling races in the Hildesheim region. Several races in different categories are held on a circuit through the village. Characteristic of a classic criterium are the high speeds and atmosphere: short laps, frequent passes, and an engaged audience right at the trackside.
Criterium Format
In a criterium, riders start in a closed group and complete a set number of laps. Points are awarded for lap wins, and the overall winner is usually the one with the highest score or the first place in the final sprint. The format is spectator-friendly because the field passes by multiple times during each race.
Borsum, Harsum, and RSC Hildesheim
Borsum is one of the largest districts of the municipality of Harsum, located in the Hildesheim region northeast of the city of Hildesheim. With over 2,000 inhabitants, the village has a vibrant club scene, into which the Pentecost Criterium has been integrated for decades. The organizer is RSC Hildesheim, one of the oldest cycling clubs in the region, which manages the logistics of the race day with a large team of helpers.
Pentecost Criterium Borsum — edition 2026
Race Day with Many Categories
The race day consists of several races, each featuring the respective categories. Schoolchildren usually open the program before the fast categories of licensed riders compete in a high-level criterium.
Program Structure 2026
The exact detailed program for 2026, including start times for each category, will be published by RSC Hildesheim and the Lower Saxony Cycling Association before the event. The structure will follow the proven milestones of previous years: morning setup and road closure, morning and afternoon races for youth and hobby categories, afternoon races for women and men, followed by award ceremonies and dismantling.
Programme Pentecost Criterium Borsum 2026
Provisional Schedule
- From 8:00 AM: Road closure, setup, and registration.
- Morning: Races for school, youth, and hobby categories.
- Midday: Refreshment break, further races.
- Afternoon: Main races for women and men, Grand Prix of Borsum.
- Late Afternoon: Award ceremonies for all categories, dismantling.
Highlights Pentecost Criterium Borsum 2026
- 61st edition of one of the most traditional cycling criteriums in Lower Saxony
- Races for all categories from school children to elite men
- Exciting criterium format with many passes
- Refreshments and commentary in the finish area
Prices Pentecost Criterium Borsum 2026
Practical information — Pentecost Criterium Borsum
Date 2026
The 61st edition takes place on Whit Monday, May 25, 2026. Road closures begin as early as 8:00 AM.
Location
Circuit through the village center of Borsum, district of the municipality of Harsum (31177).
Admission
Admission is free for spectators. For participants, the license and entry fee regulations of the BDR (German Cycling Federation) or the Lower Saxony Cycling Association apply.
Getting There
Borsum is accessible from Hildesheim and Hanover via the B6 and L411. Due to the road closures on Whit Monday, it is recommended to arrive early and follow the instructions of the municipality of Harsum.
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