Cross-country races in the United Kingdom
Find cross-country races in the United Kingdom. Compare 12 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 5 mile races.
Events to explore include Scottish National XC Relay Championships, Joydens Wood Cross Country Races 1 and East Anglian XC League Race 1.
21 listed events · 12 with upcoming dates
Upcoming cross-country races
12 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Scottish National XC Relay Championships
SCOCumbernauld, Scotland
Scottish National XC Relay Championships — Cumbernauld House, Cumbernauld. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Joydens Wood Cross Country Races 1
ENGBexley, London
5mi xc running in Bexley.
· 5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →East Anglian XC League Race 1
ENGSuffolk, Midlands
East Anglian XC League Race 1 — Chilton Fields, Stowmarket, Suffolk. Listed on runABC (Midlands).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗North District XC League Race 1 Grantown
SCOMoray, Scotland
North District XC League Race 1 Grantown — Granton, Moray. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Scottish Short Course Cross Country Championships
SCOKirkcaldy, Scotland
Scottish Short Course Cross Country Championships — Kirkcaldy High School, Kirkcaldy. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Cardiff Cross Challenge
GBRLlandaff Fields, Cardiff
Cardiff Cross Challenge at Llandaff Fields, Cardiff (GBR).
· Cross Country · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →North District XC League Race 2 Peterhead
SCOAberdeenshire, Scotland
North District XC League Race 2 Peterhead — Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Combe Crawler
ENGIlfracombe, Devon
8.5mi xc running in Ilfracombe.
· 8.5mi · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →North District XC League Race 3 Evanton
SCOEaster Ross, Scotland
North District XC League Race 3 Evanton — Evanton, Easter Ross. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗North District XC League Race 4 Nairn
SCONairn, Scotland
North District XC League Race 4 Nairn — Nairn Links, Nairn. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗North District XC League Race 5 Forres
SCOMoray, Scotland
North District XC League Race 5 Forres — Forres, Moray. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Silly Moo 7K Fun Run
ENGSussex, West Sussex
Silly Moo 7 — Trenchmore Farm, Horsham, Sussex. Listed on runABC (South of England).
· 7K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Autumn Charity Fun Run
SCOEdinburgh, Edinburgh & The Lothians
5K running event in Edinburgh.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Chiltern XC League St Albans
ENGMilton Keynes, South of England
Chiltern XC League St Albans — TBC, Milton Keynes. Listed on runABC (South of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Dovedale Dash
ENGDerbyshire, North of England
Dovedale Dash — Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Listed on runABC (North of England).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →East Anglian League
ENGNorfolk
Historical event identity linked from Power of 10 results.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →East District XC Relay Champs
SCOLivingston, Scotland
East District XC Relay Champs — Dechmont Law Park, Livingston. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Krunce Series Race 5 of 6
SCOAberdeen, Scotland
Krunce Series Race 5 of 6 — Craibstone Golf Course, Aberdeen. Listed on runABC (Scotland).
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Browse states, counties and areas
Choosing a race in United Kingdom
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Moray (2), Aberdeenshire (1), Bexley (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about cross-country races in United Kingdom
Which cross-country races are coming up in the United Kingdom?
Scottish National XC Relay Championships is listed for 23 October 2026. Joydens Wood Cross Country Races 1 is listed for 24 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). East Anglian XC League Race 1 is listed for 28 October 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in the United Kingdom?
Look for 5 mile races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for the United Kingdom?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.