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, and recommend Cofton parkrun—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 2026 – 27 Season is here!
here’s what we know so far
Date TBC (poss Sat 17th Oct 25)
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 TBC – usually, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW
League Match 1: Sat 14 Nov 26
Women’s 13:30 start time arrival 12:15 please. Entry Link (Soon division 2)
Men’s 14:30 start time arrival 13:30 please. Entry Link (Soon division 3)
Venue for both: Aldridge Airport, Bosty Lane, Aldridge, WS9 0QQ Course Map and venue info (2024) Host club: West Brom’ Harriers.
Match 2: Sat 5 Dec 26
Women’s 13:30 start time arrival 12:15 please. Entry Link (Soon) (division 2, league entry – only if you didn’t enter match one please)
Men’s 14:30 start time arrival 13:30 please Entry Link (Soon) (division 3, league entry – only if you didn’t enter match one please)
Venue for both: Aldersley Leisure Village, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW Some venue and course info from 2025 Host club: TRX Wolves.
Match 3: Sat 16th Jan 27
Women’s 13:30 start time arrival 12:15 please. Entry link (nearer time)
Venue: Top barn farm – Worcester Some venue details here (from 2024/5) Host club: Black Pear Joggers
Men’s 14:30 start time arrival 13:30 please. Entry link (nearer time)
Venue: Cofton Park, Lickey Rd, Northfield, Rednal, Birmingham B45 8UN some course and venue info here from 2026 Host Club: South Birmingham Striders
Match 4: Sat 13 Feb 27
Same venue, Women’s 10:00 start time arrival 08:45 please. Men’s 11:00 start time arrival 09:45 please
Venue: Coombe Country Park Some venue details here from 2025 and course from 2025 Host club: Sphinx/Northbrook
NB this fixture is a morning start
