IOW Cross Country Championship
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IOW Cross Country Championship
The Isle of Wight Cross-Country Championship is hosted by Ryde Harriers with Race HQ at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde PO33 4BH. The course is marked with arrows and tape and starts and finishes at the stadium. Runners may use the track to warm up, using the access gate by the stands if the vehicle gate is closed.
Distances include:
- 10 km for U20, senior and veteran men and women
- 6.5 km for U18 male and female competitors, with a turnaround by the duck pond on Harding Shute
There is a 270 m section of road with a narrow verge near the start and finish, and two road crossings; these crossings will not be carpeted and checking for traffic is the runner's responsibility. Cross-country spikes are optional; trail or fell shoes are recommended. Participants should keep to the edges of marked fields to avoid damaging crops and must close any gates they pass through.
Facilities at Smallbrook Stadium include changing and shower rooms and refreshments from the bar. Limited free parking is available at the venue and electric bike and scooter hire is available in the Ryde area. In-ear headphones are not permitted for safety, bone-conducting headphones are allowed, and running with dogs is not permitted. UKA anti-doping rules apply to competing members and medical information supplied with entries will be shared with the medical provider in line with GDPR. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
