Cross Country
The club competes every year in two cross country leagues, the Chiltern & Three Counties. Both are run as team events with points scored by each runner, so it doesn't matter what your finishing time is, only your position. Entry to either league is free for club members but they have to run in a club vest/t-shirt. Here's a bit of an overview:
Chiltern League
This league is one of the largest leagues in the country and involves 5 races across various locations in the Chiltern area. Races occur on a Saturday and distances range from 2k for under-11 boys and girls to 5-6k for senior ladies and 8-10k for senior men. Ladies and men run at different times which allows for great spectation and encouragement! All runners must be EA registered.
2026/7 races:
10th October 2026 -Teardrop lakes, Milton Keynes
14th November 2026 - TBC
5th December 2026 - TBC
16th January 2027 - Cassiobury Park, Watford
13th February 2027 - Stopsley Common, Luton
3 Counties League
This is a local league with clubs from Bucks, N'ants, Beds, and Herts (that's 4 counties but who's counting?). There are 5 races in the series, all occurring on Sundays and they all include a roll, tea and cake after the race. The venues vary each year but are usually approximately a 5 mile route of varying terrain. This league is great run and attracts runners of all abilities. There is also no need for members to be EA registered for this series.
2026/7 races:
25th October 2026 - Hosts: Dunstable Lions Running Club
15th November 2026 Sunday - Hosts TBD
13th December 2026 - Hosts: North Herts Road Runners
10th January 2027 - Hosts: Bedford Harriers
31st January 2027 - Hosts: Stopsley Striders
