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PJC Summer Cross Country

Name: PJC Summer Cross Country
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Waterlooville

Waterlooville, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

PJC Summer Cross Country 2026

PJC Summer Cross Country 2026 is a chip-timed five mile trail race through Queen Elizabeth Country Park on Sunday 19 July. The course runs through woodland and winding park trails and is organised as part of the club's 50th anniversary year.

The event page lists entry fees and notes a non-refundable booking fee of £1.50. At the time of listing there were 20 of 250 places entered. The organiser provides a transfer process through the race registration system; transferred entries are taken up using a transfer code issued by the system.

Race headquarters are located in the bottom field of Queen Elizabeth Country Park where race numbers are issued. The event description mentions refreshments and a club atmosphere. Entrants are advised that if they register after 09:00 on the day their details may not be loaded into the race number assignment system and that they should mention this when registering to receive instructions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Waterlooville

Race information

Registration

5 mi

5-Mile Race

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

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