Borders XC Winter Series

Borders XC winter series 2025/26

The Borders XC winter series is a set of seven cross-country races held across the Scottish Borders in the 2025/26 season. The series includes junior and senior races at each fixture and runs from November 2025 to March 2026. Entry for the series closes on 17 October 2025.

Dates and venues

• 2 Nov 2025 : Lauder (Race 1)
• 16 Nov 2025 : Dunbar (Race 2)
• 14 Dec 2025 : Peebles (Race 3)
• 11 Jan 2026 : Paxton (Race 4)
• 25 Jan 2026 : Vogrie Country Park (Race 5, new venue)
• 8 Feb 2026 : Gala Policies, Galashiels (Race 6)
• 1 Mar 2026 : Presentation Round, Stirches (Race 7)

Entry, race equipment and regulations

Series entry costs are stated as £44 for seniors and £14 for juniors. Seniors who hold valid Scottish Athletics or England Athletics membership can apply a £14 discount to reduce the senior series cost to £30 by adding a membership number on the entry form. Each runner receives a unique bib with an NFC chip affixed to the back; the chip is intended for use at all seven races and will be posted to entrants before the first race. Entrants should keep contact details up to date for posting of race packs.

Participants and spectators must follow a published code of conduct that covers respectful behaviour, avoidance of abusive language and harassment, and appropriate social media use. All participants are required to adhere to the UK Athletics anti-doping rules. Noncompliance may lead to exclusion from remaining legs of the series and loss of accumulated points. Age categories for older senior competitors use five-year bands from M35 (35-39) through to M80 (80-84). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.