Mathieson Cup and Shield XC
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Crossan Cup and Shield XC
The Crossan Cup and Shield XC is a cross country meeting organised by Mallusk Harriers at Belfast Playing Fields, Mallusk, on 3 January 2027. The event includes multiple junior and senior races on a traditional cross country course.
Entries open 16 October 2026 and close 30 December 2026. At the time of this listing there are 20 participants entered. Entry fees vary by category, with senior entries listed at £11 and junior fees from £4 to £5.
Junior races give young athletes experience on a genuine cross country course and are organised by age on the day. Age eligibility is determined relative to the event date; juniors must be under the listed age on 3 January 2027.
Race categories and distances with entry fees:
- U10 boys and girls - 800 m, £4
- U12 boys and girls - 2 km, £4
- U14 boys and girls - 3 km, £5
- U16 boys and girls - 3 km, £5
- U18 boys and girls - 4 km, £5
- Senior women and male veterans (60+) - 6 km, £11
- Senior men - 8 km, £11
The male veteran race is run with the senior women over 6 km. Male veterans may enter from age 45, but veteran winners will be declared from age 60 only. There are no age category winners for men below 60 in the veterans race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
