Sunday Cross Country Events 2024-25

The League

The League consisits of 15 teams in 3 different divisions.  Same as last season, East Essex are in Division 1

Division 1: LOSS, Billericay, Benfleet, East Essex, Havering
Division 2: Rochford, Castle Point, Pitsea, Nuclear Races, Barking
Division 3: Dagenham, Hockley, Phoenix, RED, Brentwood

Scoring

Points are awarded for finishing position – 1st receives 1 point, 2nd receives 2 points etc.  Ie, low points are good.  For divisions 1 & 2, the first 7 males (including a mimimum of 2 vets) & 4 females (1 vet) from each team score, while in division 3 the first 6 males (2 vets) & 4 females (1 vet) score.  Vets are 40 plus on the day of the race.  NEW FOR 24/25 SEASON - Second Claim runners are welcome to take part, but only one male and one female second claim runner can score in each race

Participants

Any club members who are 17 plus on the day of the race can take part (no guests are permitted).  It is suitable for all standards, from elite to novices.  Everyone plays their part – even if you aren’t a scorer, you may steal points from other club members by finishing in front of them.  Club kit must be worn.

Races

More detailed information will be released 1 week before each event, but races are generally around 7km across mixed, off-road terrain (you may get muddy).  Wherever permitted, drinks & cakes will be supplied at the finish by the host club.

All races start at 10am, but you will need to arrive by 9.30 latest to register, pay and warm up (look out for the East Essex feather flag).  The cost is £5 per person payable via training voucher or credit card (no cash please).  Note that parking at some venues may be tight & some car parks require payment, so please share wherever possible

If you have any queries, please contact this seasons Sunday Cross Country League Manager - Jenny Harley