ARC Cross Country Teams
Teams from ARC compete in the Birmingham and District Invitation Country League (men) and the Midland Women’s Cross Country league. Have a look at the video of the relays to get a feel of the fun and challenge you might have.
Team results for 2023-24: men, women Congratulations to the men's team who finished in overall 6th place in Division 2 further improving on last season's result. Special congratulations to Bruce Fanshawe who came 8th overall in the individual placings for the season. The women's team finished mid-table in 14th place, 7th in the Masters table. Our highest placed individual was Claire Crook. Interested? Although the 2023-24 season is now over it's not too early to start to think of joining us for next season. There are four league events each season – usually November, December, January and February. Additionally there are usually relays, a 5 (women) and 7 (men) mile race and Midland area championships which we can enter if there is sufficient interest. If the National championships are in our region we also like to enter these. Any ARC member is welcome to join in – our teams are mixed from all ages and abilities. Eligibility criteria are:
The courses usually consist of laps of (very) approximately 2 miles long, with women running two and men three laps (official distances are 6k for women and 10k for men, with championships 8k and 12k). Team results are calculated using the first six members’ times (men) or the first four members’ times (women). The women's Masters' team (> 35s) uses the first three members' times whilst the men's Masters' team uses the first four members. Most members meet at the Stick & Wicket and travel together. |
Events 2023-4All League matches:
Women: 1.30pm start Men: 2.30pm start Midland Cross-country Relays 21 October 2023 Aldersley stadium, Wolverhampton Results British Masters Open Relay Championships 28 October 2023 - CANCELLED West Park, Long Eaton ECCA National Cross Country Relay Championships 4 November 2023 Berry Hill, Mansfield League (1): 11 November 2023 Men: Cheltenham Results Women: Aldridge Airport Results Midland Counties' 5/7 mile November. League (2): 2 December 2024 Men and women: Stratford Men's results Women's results League (3): 13 January 2024 Men: Bromsgrove Results Women: Pelsall Results Midland Cross-Country Championships 27 January 2024 Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa Results League (4): 10 February 2024 Men and women: Top Barn Farm, Worcester Men's results Women's results National cross country championships 24 February 2024 Weston Park, Shropshire Entry deadline: 26 January 2024 |
Team captains are Simon Hudson (men) and Anne Kelsall (women). Contact us if you’d like to join in the fun.
As well as the cross-country events we take part in the Midland Road Relays in Sutton Park, where there are 6- (men) and 4- (women) stage relays in the Autumn (all legs 4.3k) and 12- (men) and 6- (women) stage relays in the Spring (mixture of 5 and 8.6k legs). There is also a Midland Masters Relay (age 35+) competition in May, with 3 mile legs. All these relays take place locally, in Sutton Park.
As well as the cross-country events we take part in the Midland Road Relays in Sutton Park, where there are 6- (men) and 4- (women) stage relays in the Autumn (all legs 4.3k) and 12- (men) and 6- (women) stage relays in the Spring (mixture of 5 and 8.6k legs). There is also a Midland Masters Relay (age 35+) competition in May, with 3 mile legs. All these relays take place locally, in Sutton Park.