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.
2025-26 Season 2026 was a nail-biting time for our men's team. With the January event cancelled because of snow and ice, our position in Division 2 was not certain until the February event, where we finally finished in 10th place. Congratulations to Liam Harrold, our highest scoring individual competitor, who finished in an overall 14th place, also to Andrew Wood (17th). Interested? Although the 2025-6 season is over, it's not too early to start to think of joining us for the 2026-7 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. There are also separate Masters events in October - an opportunity for individuals to compete for an England vest (for the British/Irish International on 15 November), and the popular relays, open to all over 35's. 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 2025-6All League matches:
Women: 1.30pm start (except Feb, see below) Men: 2.30pm start Midland Cross-country Relays Men - 4 x 6k Women - 3 x 6k Results Saturday 18 October 2025, 2pm Aldersley Stadium, Wolverhampton British Masters Open Relay Championships Saturday 25 October 2025 West Park, Long Eaton Results League (1): 15 November 2025 Men and Women, all leagues together: Newbold Comym, Leamington Results: Men, Women League (2): 6 December 2025 Men: Cheltenham Results Women: Cofton Park, Birmingham Results League (3): 10 January 2026 Men: Burton Dassett - cancelled Women: Top Barn, Worcester - cancelled Midland Cross-Country Championships Saturday 24 January 2026 Mallory Park Results League (4): 7 February 2026 Men: Plock Court, Gloucester Women: Coombe Abbey, Coventry, 10.00am Results: Men Women National cross country championships Saturday 21 February 2026 East Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, Co Durham |
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). These relays take place locally, in Sutton Park. There is also a Midland Masters Relay (age 35+) competition in May, with 3 mile legs, which takes place in Leicestershire.
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). These relays take place locally, in Sutton Park. There is also a Midland Masters Relay (age 35+) competition in May, with 3 mile legs, which takes place in Leicestershire.