Cross Country

Mud. Trails. Grit. Glory. If you’re a fan of off-road running and don’t mind getting a little dirty, cross country could be your new obsession.

 

League Participation

Kings Heath Running Club competes in:

  • Midland Counties Women’s League – Division 2
  • Birmingham Men’s League – Division 3

The cross country season runs from November to February, with race distances of approximately: 6km for women & 10km for men. We also take part in:

  • Midland Cross Country Relays
  • County Championships
  • Midland Championships
  • National Championships
What You’ll Need

Trail shoes or spikes are recommended—but not essential if you just want to give it a go.

Club Kit & Membership

To race in cross country events, you must be:

  • A paid-up club member
  • Wearing the official Kings Heath RC black vest or t-shirt (orange or other variations aren’t allowed for races)

League match entries are covered by your membership, while relay events may have a small individual cost.

Who Can Race?

Everyone! All abilities are welcome, whether you’re chasing podiums or just love running in the great outdoors.

Scoring for league races:
  • Top 4 women finishers contribute to the team score
  • Top 6 men finishers contribute to the team score
Training & Legendary Picnics

We run off-road sessions in Swanshurst Park, open to all members—whether you’re racing cross country or not.

And yes, our Cross Country picnics are legendary. Come for the mud, stay for the snacks.

Interested in joining this year’s squad?

Drop Karen or Dave a message at khrcxc@gmail.com with questions or to get involved or please Join the WhattsApp group’s in the KHRC whattsApp community.

 

The 2025 – 26 Season is here!

here’s what we know so far

Sat 18th Oct 25

Cross Country Relays – Aldersley Leisure Village
Women’s are 3 legs so teams of three and a couple of reserves would be good.
Cost: £8.70 per person (£26 per team of three) reserves only pay if they are needed to run.
Men’s are 4 legs so teams of four and a couple of reserves would be good.
Cost £8.50 per person (£34 per team of 4)
Venue – Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW

League Match 1: Sat 15 Nov 25

Women’s 13:30 start time arrival 12:15 please.  Entry link here (division 2, league entry) 

Course Map Women

Men’s 14:30 start time arrival 13:30 please. Entry link here (division 3, league entry)

Course Map Men

Venue: Newbold Comyn, Leamington Spa CV32 4E. (100th anniversary celebration, joint fixture with all three men’s divisions)

Venue and parking info

Join the club XC WhatsApp groups for information and on the day com’s

Talk to Karen or Dave if you have any questions

Match 2: Sat 6 Dec 25

Same venue, Women’s 13:30 start time arrival 12:15 please.  Men’s 14:30 start time arrival 13:30 please

Host club: South Birmingham Striders. Venue: TBC,  could be a local one Cofton maybe?

Match 3: Sat 10 Jan 26

Women’s 13:30 start time arrival 12:15 please.

Host club: Black Pear Joggers Venue: Top barn farm – Worcester

Men’s 14:30 start time arrival 13:30 please

Host Club: Telford AC Venue: Attingham Park, nr Shrewsbury

Match 4: Sat 7 Feb 26

Same venue, Women’s 10:00 start time arrival 08:45 please.  Men’s 11:00 start time arrival 09:45 please

Host club: Nuneaton Harriers. Venue: Burgage Common, nr Hinckley
NB this fixture is a morning start