Mathieson Cup and Shield XC
Mallusk, United Kingdom • 11 Jan 2026
Event details
The Mathieson Cup and Shield XC takes place on 11 January 2026 at City of Belfast Mallusk Playing Fields, Park Road, Mallusk, BT36 4RH. The event is organised by Mallusk Harriers and forms part of the Athletics NI Cross Country League. Courses are off-road and may be flat, hilly or undulating on grass or muddy terrain. Age limits are set relative to the event date. Entries recorded so far total 239 participants.
Races and distances
- Primary 5-7 boys and girls: 800 m, fee £3
- Under-13 boys and girls: 2 km, fee £4
- Under-15 boys and girls: 3 km, fee £4
- Under-17 boys and girls: 4 km, fee £4
- Senior women and male veterans (60+): 6 km, fee £10
- Senior men: 8 km, fee £10
Male veteran entrants may enter from age 45, but veteran winners are declared only for age 60 and above. The male veteran race is run with the senior women over the 6 km distance.
Entry information
Entries open 4 December 2025 and close 7 January 2026. Entry fees vary by category as listed above. Registration is managed through the organiser's online entry system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.