West Yorkshire Winter League

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom • 23 Feb 2025

The West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a competitive cross-country running event held annually from November to February, featuring seven races. Exclusively for fully paid-up members of 16 affiliated clubs, participants compete for individual and team awards across various age categories. Each race covers a challenging 5 to 6-mile course, with chip timing introduced for the 2024-25 season. The league emphasizes the importance of affiliation to England Athletics or British Triathlon, and participants must be fit and healthy to compete. The event fosters a strong community spirit among local running clubs while promoting competitive athletics in the region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 mi
5 - 6 Miles
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