PJC Summer Cross Country

Waterlooville, United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026

PJC Summer Cross Country 2026

The PJC Summer Cross Country is a trail running event held in Queen Elizabeth Country Park. The 2026 edition marks the 50th Anniversary year for the organizing club. The event takes place on Sunday, 19th July, and utilizes the woodland and winding trails within the park.

Participants compete on a single distance:

  • 5 miles

The race is chip-timed, providing accurate results for all runners. The event center and race headquarters are located at the bottom field of Queen Elizabeth Country Park, where participants collect their race numbers on the morning of the event. Registration remains open until the day of the race, though entries made after a specific morning cutoff may require additional coordination at the registration desk for number assignment.

The course consists of scenic trails through established woodland areas. The event has a total capacity of 250 runners. Facilities at the race headquarters include refreshments for participants after they complete the course. Entry fees vary based on UK Athletics membership status, and the organizers provide a formal system for transferring entries to other runners through their registration platform if a participant can no longer attend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 mi
5-Mile Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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