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Name: PECO XC League - Pontefract
Start: 2025-01-05
End: 2025-01-05
Location: Pontefract

Pontefract, United Kingdom • 5 Jan 2025

The PECO Cross Country League is a popular series of five races held in West Yorkshire, designed for clubs affiliated with the League. Each race covers a distance of approximately 4.5 to 5 miles, taking place in scenic locations around Leeds. Participants can purchase a season ticket online for £12, which grants entry to all remaining races, including the end-of-season relays and presentation evening.

Individual race entries are also available on the day for £8, but these do not count towards team scores. The league is exclusive to club members affiliated with England Athletics, ensuring a competitive environment for runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Yorkshire and The Humber Pontefract

Race information

Registration

5 mi

4.5-5.0 Miles

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

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Wednesday Jul 8

Widdop Fell Race

Hebden Bridge

11 km

A marked high-moor fell race of about 7 miles with 1200 ft ascent across tussocky paths and bracken. The FRA-licensed non-GPS event requires mandatory kit, has a 120-runner limit, and pre-entry closes 6 July 2026.

Wednesday Jul 8

Danefield Relay Fell Race

Otley

5 km

A short evening fell relay on the Otley Chevin and Danefield terrain, run by Horsforth Fellandale. The course is about 3 miles with c. 558 ft of ascent and entries for 2026 are via an online form with a pre entry closing date.

Thursday Jul 9

Thurlstone Chase

Thurlstone

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A category BS fell race of 6.4 Kilometres at Thurlstone Gala in South Yorkshire on 9 July 2026. Single lap, undulating course, entry £6 with a 150 runner limit and cash prizes including record bonuses.

Saturday Jul 11

Sithee at Slawit Again

Trail races from Slaithwaite follow the Huddersfield canal out to Tunnel End, with four distance options, on course feed stations and marshals. Parking is limited and registration is at Slaithwaite Community Centre.