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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.

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