Age Groups
Separate races are run for all UKA age groups from under 13 to senior as listed below, most venues will also have an U11 race. Your age category is the same as the track season you have just finished.
Entry
All races MUST be entered in advance, and at least 48 hours prior to race day. The League now uses the Roster entry system for all these races. This usually achieves faster results, and less manual involvement by the volunteers on the day. We strongly advise you set up a Roster account now so that you are prepared for when wishing to enter. Some guidance on setting up Roster is here.
There are no athlete entry fees, the club pays to affiliate so that club members can compete in the League. You will need to wear a Colchester Harriers vest/tee, and bring safety pins for your race number, which is your number for the league for this season, so do not throw it away after the race, keep it for the next races too.
Where and When
There are usually 5 or 6 fixtures from October to March, run on Saturdays. The standard race timetable is as follows. Note if there are U11 races, they will be before the U13 race, so likely 10.00am
| Time | Age group(s) | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10.30am | U13 Boys & U13 Girls | 3km |
| 11.00am | U15 Boys & U15 Girls | 4km |
| 11.30am | U17 & U20 Women | 5km |
| 12.00pm | U17 Men & Senior Women | 6km |
| 12:45pm | U20 & Senior Men | 8.5km |
Format
Runners score points in each race based on their position, with the first number of runners for each team counting towards a team score.
Essex Cross Country League website
Provisional League Fixtures 25/26 season (Venues to be confirmed)
Full details will be available nearer to each fixture, or by visiting the league website link above.
25 October
8 November
22 November
10 January
7 February