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? Now is the time to start to think of joining us for the 2024-5 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 2024-5All League matches:
Women: 1.30pm start Men: 2.30pm start 2023-4 National Cross Country Championships Rescheduled from February 14 September 2024 Weston Park, Shropshire Results England Masters' Cross Country Team selection 28 September 2024 Betley Park, Crewe Individual entry via link above Midland Cross-country Relays Saturday 19 October 2024 Aldersley Stadium Results British Masters Open Relay Championships Saturday 26 October 2024 West Park, Long Eaton Results ECCA National Cross Country Relay Championships 2 November 2024 Berry Hill, Mansfield League (1): 9 November 2024 Men: Cheltenham Results Women: Pelsall Common Results Midland Counties' 5/7 mile 16 November. Halesowen League (2): 30 November 2024 Men: Nuneaton Results Women: Aldridge Airport Results League (3): 11 January 2025 Men and Women: Top Barn, Worcester Results - Men, Women Midland Cross-Country Championships 25 January 2025 Mallory Park, Leics League (4): 8 February 2025 Men: Wolverhampton Women: Coombe Abbey, Coventry National cross country championships 22 February 2025, Parliament Hill, London |
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.