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Herefordshire & Borders Summer XC League

Name: Herefordshire & Borders Summer XC League
Start: 2026-06-03
End: 2026-07-15
Location: Hereford

Hereford, United Kingdom • 3-15 Jun-Jul 2026

Herefordshire & Borders Summer Cross Country League 2026

The Herefordshire & Borders Summer Cross Country League is a four-race evening series running between 3 June 2026 and 15 July 2026. The four race venues are Treworgan Farm, Shobdon Woods, Bearwood Farm and Newton Court, each organised by a local club.

Registration is managed by Ready Set Go. After registering, bibs are allocated by Ready Set Go and issued via club captains for collection on race day. Ankle timing chips are collected from Ready Set Go and must be returned after each race. Bibs are retained for subsequent races. If an entrant has already registered for the series they do not need to complete the form again.

Entry is restricted to first claim members of the following clubs: Wye Valley Runners, Hereford Couriers, Maldwyn Harriers, Ledbury & District Harriers, Hereford Triathlon Club, Croft Ambrey RC, Builth & District Running Club, Malvern Buzzards Running Club, Presteigne Pacers, Western Tempo, Hereford & County Athletics Club, Spirit of Monmouth, Monross Trailblazers, Brecon AC, Hay Hotfooters, Forest of Dean AC, Ludlow Runners and Newent Runners.

Entries are open until 31 May 2026 and the series has 600 total places. Race results will be published by Ready Set Go Timing. Details for each race are shared through clubs beforehand. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Hereford

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Cross-Country League

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