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Short Course Cross Country Championships

Name: Short Course Cross Country Championships
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom • 7 Nov 2026

Short Course Cross Country Championships

The Short Course Cross Country Championships is scheduled for 7 November 2026 and will take place at Kirkcaldy High School. The event is listed as a National event and as an SA Championship.

ProTay will provide race pack fulfilment and timing services for the championships and is working with scottishathletics. The organiser has recorded the event as an offline, in-person competition with entries and event information available through the event page.

The description identifies the main roles and location involved: the championship format implied by the event title, the venue at Kirkcaldy High School, and the logistical support offered by ProTay in partnership with scottishathletics. No start or finish times are stated here. Further details about entry categories, course layout, participant eligibility, or specific race distances are not provided in the available information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Scotland Kirkcaldy

Race information

Registration

Short Course

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

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