WINTER XC LEAGUE 2025/26 - HEREFORD COURIERS RUNNING CLUB

It’s that time again, the winter cross country league is just around the corner. Races start in October (please see the dates and venues below) all races start at 11am and will be approx. 6 miles. More details will be posted on the Facebook hub closer to the date of each event.

It’s FREE to enter (costs covered by the club) but please only complete the form below if you plan on attending at least one event.

Please enter via Entry Central HERE

The Entry form will close at midnight on the Friday before the each race and re-open on the Monday after Race Day

If you have any questions please speak to either Jonathan Davey (Men’s Captain) or Kate Watts (Ladies’ Captain)

Dates and venues:

Race 1: 12th October – Fforest Fields, Hundred House, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5RT (Builth & District RC)
Race 2: 16th November – Croft Castle, Yarpole, Leominster HR6 9PW. (Croft Ambrey RC)
Race 3: 7th December – Gregynon Hall (Maldwyn Harriers)
Race 4: 4th January – Malvern College (Malvern Buzzards)
Race 5: 1st February – Nr Thorn Business Park, Hereford. HR2 6JT (Hereford Triathlon Club)

Remember: You must wear your Hereford Couriers Running Club Race Top to compete. If you need to order a race top CLICK HERE

Cross Country Sign up

The closing date to sign up for the first race is Midnight on the 10^th October.

Entries will re-open again before each race and close again midnight on the Friday before the next Race

Race 1 – October 12 2025: Fforest Fields Llandrindod Wells LD1 5RT (Builth Wells)

Race 2 – November 16 2025: Croft Castle (Croft Ambrey)

Race 3 – December 7 2025: Gregynon (Maldwyn Harriers)

Race 4 – January 4 2026: Malvern College (Malvern Buzzards)

Race 5 – February 1 2026: Rotherwas (Hereford Tri Club)

All the races are on a Sunday and begin at 11:00am.

Cross Country News – October 2025

The Cross Country Winter Season is fast approaching and if you are not sure whether you should give it a try this year lets hear from our newly appointed ladies captain Kate Watts,

Thinking about giving cross country a go?

When I first started running cross country, it was back at school – and like many of us, I didn’t think much more of it afterwards. It wasn’t until I joined the club that I picked it up again, and I was reminded of how challenging, muddy, and rewarding it can be!

I’ll be honest – it hasn’t always been easy. Earlier this year, I ran the infamous Muddy Woody race, and it was one of the hardest runs I’ve ever done. I came away exhausted, frustrated, and even in tears, thinking I would never run another cross country. But with some gentle encouragement (and a bit of persuasion in the form of chocolate at the finish line!) from fellow club members, I gave it another try – and I’m so glad I did!

Getting stuck in again reminded me of what makes cross country so special: the camaraderie, the laughter, the chance to test yourself in new ways, and that unbeatable feeling when you cross the finish line covered in mud but grinning from ear to ear.

Now, I’ve completely fallen back in love with it, and I’d love for more of our female members to experience that same joy. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or brand new to it, cross country is about giving it a go, supporting each other, and finding strength you didn’t know you had.

So, if you’ve ever thought “maybe I could try cross country” – this winter is the perfect time. Come along, get muddy, and see what it’s all about. Who knows – you might surprise yourself, just like I did!

Hope to see many of you on the start line,

Kate, Women’s Cross Country Captain

If you would like to sign up for free to compete in any of the upcoming 5 races simply follow this link.