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Stormont Cross Country

Name: Stormont Cross Country
Start: 2025-02-08
End: 2025-02-08
Location: Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom • 8 Feb 2025

The Stormont Cross Country event, hosted by the NI Civil Service Athletics Club, takes place at the scenic Stormont Estate in Belfast. This competition is part of the Athletics NI Cross Country League and features various races for different age groups, including junior and senior categories. Participants can enjoy a picturesque course with views of the Parliament Buildings. The event encourages community involvement and offers prizes for top finishers in each category, as well as team awards. Registration is required in advance, and no entries will be accepted on the day of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Northern Ireland Belfast

Race information

Website Registration

4 mi

Men U20/open/vets

3 mi

Women U20/open/vets & Male V60+

Junior Boys & Girls U15/u17

Junior Boys & Girls U13

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

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