Cardiff Cross Challenge
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About the race
The Cardiff Cross Challenge is a cross country meeting held at Llandaff Fields, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HZ on 8 November 2026. The event is organised by Welsh Athletics Ltd and is part of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour with a Gold Label designation.
The meeting forms the first fixture in the UK Cross Challenge Series and includes races for a wide range of age groups. It also hosts Primary School races for U10 (Year 3 and 4) and U12 (Year 5 and 6) in conjunction with Urdd Gobaith Cymru. Entries close on Thursday 29 October 2026.
Distances and entry fees are listed below:
- U12 Boys & Girls (Yr 5 & 6): 1,250 m, Entry Fee £6.00
- U14 Boys & Girls (Yr 7 & 8): 2,780 m, Entry Fee £10.00
- U16 Boys & Girls (Yr 9 & 10): 3,200 m, Entry Fee £10.00
- U18/20 Women (Yr 11-13+): 4,450 m, Entry Fee £10.00
- U18/U20 Men (Yr 11-14): 5,560 m, Entry Fee £10.00
- Senior Women & Masters: 6,400 m, Entry Fee £13.00
- Senior Men & Masters: 9,600 m, Entry Fee £13.00
The event provides opportunities for local and international cross country competitors and is scheduled the same month as trials and other national fixtures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
