Upcoming Cross Country League 2026/27 Information
16/08/26
‘David Alun Williams’ North Wales Cross Country League
Rules of Competition
- General Rules for Competition
All events are subject to the overall rules of competition as set down by UK Athletics. Only first claim members of a Club, College or School may take part in team competition in the North Wales Cross Country League. The League is not open to individual membership.
All athletes must be registered with their National Association (England Athletics or Welsh Athletics) before the day of the race. Entry fees are decided at the League AGM and are shown on the North Wales League website.
The registration of athletes competing for affiliated clubs, colleges or schools is performed online by their team manager before the start of every season.
Clubs new to the league and all member clubs who have changed their colours must register the change with the League Secretary in advance of the start of the League season. All members of teams should wear the same version of vest or t shirt unless approved to the contrary by the Race Referee.
Member Clubs shall pay an annual membership fee which will be agreed at the AGM and must be paid by a date agreed by the AGM. There shall be separate fees for Junior and senior club participation.
An athlete will be allocated a unique race number at their first race of the season. This must be retained for all races within that League season. In the case of damage or loss a replacement can be ordered via a Club’s Liaison Officer to the League Secretary at least two days BEFORE race day. Replacement numbers will incur a fee of £1.
- Age Groups (as of 2026/27 season)
Under 10 - must be at least 8 years old on the day of competition and be under 10
years old on 31st August prior to the fixture.
Under 12 - must be at least 10 years old on the day of competition and be under 12
years old on 31st August prior to the fixture.
Under 14 - must be at least 12 years old on the day of competition and be under 14
years old on 31st August prior to the fixture.
Under 16 - must be at least 14 years old on the day of competition and be under 16
years old on 31st August prior to the fixture.
Under 20 - must be at least 16 years old on the day of competition and be under 20
years old on 31st August prior to the fixture.
Seniors - must be at least 16 years old on the day of competition.
Masters - Over 35, Over 45, Over 55, Over 65 etc. must be at least the age indicated
on the day of competition.
3. Recommended Race Distances
Every effort will be made to ensure that race distances at any fixture are as indicated in the table below. However, local circumstances at a fixture may have to be considered.
|
Age Group |
Male |
Female |
|
Under 10 |
1 > 1.5 miles |
1 > 1.5 miles |
|
Under 12 |
1.5 > 2 miles |
1.5 > 2 miles |
|
Under 14 |
2 > 2.5 miles |
2 > 2.5 miles |
|
Under 16 |
2.5 > 3 miles |
2.5 > 3 miles |
|
Under 18 |
3-4 miles |
3-4 miles |
|
Seniors & Masters |
5-6 miles |
3-4 miles |
|
Over 65 |
3-4 miles |
3-4 miles |
- Teams
The table below indicates the MINIMUM number of team counters for each age group.
Team Size
All Junior Teams 4 athletes
Senior Men Teams Division 1 6 athletes
Senior Men Teams Division 2 4 athletes
Senior Women Division 1 4 athletes
Senior Women Division 2 3 athletes
Master Men Teams (M35-64)/(M65+) 3 athletes (clubs must have complete teams)
Masters Women (35-64)/W65+ 3 athletes (clubs must have complete teams)
Any incomplete team, in the senior league (but NOT Master Teams) will have the last runner total plus 1 added for each missing runner.
Any incomplete team, in the junior league will have 50 points added for each missing runner.
Any athlete, having competed for a team in a season, who then changes club, college or school is only eligible to compete as an individual for his/her new team in the league for the remainder of that season. Their individual points will be accumulated accordingly.