Cross Country

Latest Cross Country Posts

  • Inter County Cross Country Championships Report
    The CAU Inter-counties Cross Country Championships 2025 were run in glorious sunshine at Wollaton Park Nottingham on the 8 March. Congratulations to all Wiltshire athletes for representing their county. Thanks as ever to parents for making the journey to Nottingham and thank you to team managers for organising and supporting the selection of athletes. The […]
  • Wiltshire XC Inter-County Teams
    CAU Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships on the 8 March at Wollaton Park, Nottingham.  Event Details can be found here The team lists and the following details can be found on the Cross Country page here Race numbers will be collected from the Wiltshire tent. Please remember Wiltshire running vests to be worn not club vests.  […]
  • Wiltshire U17s grab Silver at South West XC Championships
    Well done to all the brave athletes that managed to stay in shape and compete in the 2024/25 South West inter-county and club Championships held on Saturday 4th January 2025 at RNAS Merryfield, Ilton, Somerset. On a perfect day for cross country running we saw some excellent performances from Wiltshire athletes. Joshua Maxwell [Teambath AC] […]
  • Relive the Wiltshire country championships course on the Bushy Norwood field. Bath link…..
    The ever youthful Gary MacAlister has shared a video put together from the Bath XC race on Sunday 8th December 2024, which gives a little flavour of the event. Also, there is a link to the video from the Cirencester Event in November. See if you can spot yourselves! Bath – https://youtu.be/kzvG4e1PSWY Cirecnecster – https://youtu.be/xCx3raIWge8 Many Thanks […]
  • Salisbury A & RC are Cross Country County Champions 2024
    Congratulations to City of Salisbury A & RC who won both the gentlemen and ladies Wiltshire club cross country trophies at the Wiltshire county cross country championships on 8 December 2024. Men: Dan Poynton, Stuart Holloway, Michael Beckett, Edward Naish, Andrew Holmes and Pete Bott. Ladies: Erin Willmers, Imogen Gray, Ruth Holloway and Katie Clements. 

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.