Cross Country

Cross Country News

  • Wiltshire Cross Country 2026-27
    Welcome everyone to the 2026-27 cross country season. We shall be selecting Wiltshire teams in each age category to run in the South West and UK Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships. Here are the dates for your diary: The Wiltshire Cross County Championships will be held at the University of Bath on Sunday 13 December 2026. […]
  • CAU Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships March 2026
    Report from 7th March 2026 by Alex Copping Congratulations to all the Wiltshire runners who ran at the Inter-Counties on Saturday (7th March). The weather was kind to us. The course was dry which made for some fast running. The full results can be found here. https://sporthive.com/events/s/7435331573337030656 Congratulations to Conall King [TeamBath AC] 15th in the […]
  • National Inter-Counties XC 7 March 2026
    Held at Wollaton Park, Nottingham. Attached is the programme and important travel details – CLICK HERE Please see the team selections below (download HERE):
  • SW Cross Country Championships
    summary report from Alex Copping – Wiltshire XC Secretary Wiltshire athletes produced some excellent performances at the South West Cross Country Championships on the 3rd January 2026. A county team gold medal was won by the U13 girls – congratulations to Olivia Lynch [Team Bath AC], Bethany Brien [Swindon Harriers], Pippa Wall [Swindon Harriers] and Molly McMeeking [Swindon Harriers]. Silver team […]
  • Wiltshire Teams for the South West Cross Country Champions – 3rd January 2026
    See below athletics [if entered for the SW XC] who have been selected to wear a Wiltshire vest [with the understanding there may be Wiltshire athletes wearing club vests that may also score for the Wiltshire team]. Selection for the CAU UK Inter-Counties cross country champions [7 March, Woolaton Park, Nottingham] will be the top […]

About Cross Country

Cross Country running is an essential part of most endurance athletes training as it builds both mental and physical toughness.

Wiltshire County Championships

The County provides access to a high level of competition via the Wiltshire County Cross Country Championships. From this event athletes are selected for the  South West Cross Country Championships and may then go on to represent Wiltshire in the National Inter Counties Cross Country Championships at the end of the season.

The Wiltshire County Championship is typically held as part of the single Tri-County race held at the end of the current year.

South West Inter-Counties Championships

Following the Tri County XC Championships, selection will be made for the EA SW Cross Country Championships, please can you indicate your availability for this event at the Tri County Championships and/or enter the EA SW Cross Country Championships to be considered for Wiltshire team selection.

National Inter-Counties Championships

Following the SW-XC Championships, selection will be made for the National Inter Counties XC.

All age group teams will consist of up to 8 athletes. Reserves may be nominated.

For more information concerning Cross Country running in the county please use contact form.