Cross Country
Latest Cross Country Posts
- Cross Country UK-CAU Championships Review 2024from Alex Copping Very well done to all Wiltshire athletes. You did your county proud! Thanks also to all parents for driving up to Nottingham. The wonderful weather and dry course made an enjoyable change from the usual mud and rain! Even the parking issues did not materialise! Highlights – Harry Maxwell 2nd in the […]
- UK CAU Inter-counties XC – 9 March – parking and race numbersFrom Alex Copping (XC Secretary) I am looking forward to seeing all selected Wiltshire athletes in Nottingham on Saturday. Please come to the Wiltshire tent to pick up your race number. See attached event details. There is a separate note on parking arrangements due to the waterlogging of the previous overflow car park. Please share […]
- Wiltshire XC Team Selection for UK CAU Inter-counties 20249 March, Wollaton Park, Nottingham Please find details of the event here I am delighted to announce the teams for the upcoming UK CAU Cross-Country for 2024. U13 girls U13 boys U15 girls Reserve U15 boys Reserve U17 ladies U17 Men Reserve Reserve U20 Men U20 Ladies Senior men Senior women Good luck, Alex Copping […]
- South West Cross Country Championships 7 January 2024Merryfield, Ilton, Somerset Fantastic performances by all of our Wiltshire athletes in sunny conditions for once! But the going underfoot was muddy. The senior races being first made it tough for the junior races which followed. Wiltshire won six team prizes – U17 Women Gold – U17 Men Gold – U15 Boys Silver – U13 […]
- Wiltshire Cross Country County Championships 2023Congratulations to all Wiltshire runners who ran in the Gloucestershire cross country league fixture two, incorporating the Wiltshire County Championships. The turnout numbers were very big making for some very competitive races. Specific congratulations go to the Wiltshire athletes – Harry Maxwell [Team Bath AC] who won the U17 men’s race outright and to Amber […]
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.
