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NSCCL Stafford Common

Name: NSCCL Stafford Common
Start: 2025-10-18
End: 2025-10-18
Location: Stafford

Stafford, United Kingdom • 18 Oct 2025

NSCCL 2025 round 2 – Stafford Common is part of the North Staffs Cross Country League, a traditional cross country series across North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. Held at Stafford Common on 18 October 2025, it features four league races with team and individual scoring. Senior races (17+) are 8000m (men) and 5000m (women); juniors (9–16) run 2000m to 5000m by age.

The league uses two divisions with promotion and relegation, and all four races count toward scores. Entry is £4.50 for seniors and £2.50 for juniors; sign-ups close 17 Oct. Guests may participate by leaving the Club field blank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Stafford

Race information

Registration

8 km

8000m

5 km

5000m

5 km

Under 17s - 5000m (male)

Under 15s - 4500m (male)

Under 17s - 4500m (female)

Under 13s - 3500m (male)

Under 15s - 3500m (female)

Under 11s - 2000m (female)

Under 13s - 2000m (female)

Under 11s - 2000m (male)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Friday May 22

Carsington Hill Race

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6 mi

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The *9.5 km* route has 230 m of ascent, rough pasture and two road crossings; free parking and post race food are available.

Sat - Mon May 23-25

Grand Union Canal 145 Mile (GUCR)

Birmingham

145 mi

A non-stop **145 mile** towpath race from Birmingham to Little Venice, London, run under UK Athletics rules. Entry is for runners aged 20 plus, limited to 100 starters, with a 45 hour overall cut off and support options for unsupported runn..

Wednesday May 27

Bluebell's Revenge

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9 km

A new fell race from Sinfin Running Club around the Chevin covering 8.9 km with 315 m of climb. The marked course uses two short loops and a figure of eight and includes some short road sections.

Friday May 29

Beats & Feets Run

Ticknall

8 km

An in-person 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park. Organised by Run 4 U and Perform Running Club, with free parking and refunds available up to one day before the event.