Cross Country Series - Ryde

Event overview

Ryde Harriers host a series of three cross-country races at Smallbrook Stadium, Ryde (PO33 4BH). The races take place on 18 January, 15 February and 22 February 2026. Entry is limited to 300 competitors and the minimum age for entry is 15 years because the route includes sections of open road and road crossings. A free pre-entry list is available to speed registration; the pre-entry list closes on 15 January 2026.

Races and entry

The series comprises three separate races. Race 1 is the Ryde Harriers Championship and is free to Ryde Harriers members; guests pay £7 on the day (cash only). Race 2 is the Isle of Wight Championship; race 3 is the Arthur Biggs Handicap. Non-members can pay for the series at race 1 to obtain three races for the price of two. Race entry on the day is cash only, with a stated on-day fee of £7 for affiliated and unaffiliated runners. Entrants to race 3 must have completed at least one of races 1 or 2; the best finish time from races 1 and 2 is used to calculate the race 3 handicap.

Venue, course and safety

Race HQ is Smallbrook Stadium. Changing and shower facilities and bar refreshments are available; limited free parking is provided. The course is marked with arrows and tape. All U20, senior and veteran categories run a 10 km course. U17 male and female categories run a 6.5 km course. There is a 270 m section of road with a narrow verge near the start and finish and two uncarpeted road crossings. Cross-country spikes are permitted; trail or fell shoes are recommended. The use of in-ear or over-ear headphones is not permitted; bone conduction headphones are allowed. Dogs are not permitted to run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.