2016 Cross Country
- Created on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 06:13
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 06:14
- Written by Neil Gunn
Cross Country will begin this year with the first race in the North Staffs season on the 1st October at Winsford. The North Staffs league are struggling to find a fourth venue which could mean that the season will be over three races. I hope we can field a good team for all of three races as we have the potential to place well in divisions. The Manchester league starts on October 15th at Heaton Park. We have always managed to field a good team at these events and I hope we can continue to do so this year.
For those interested in cross country racing, you do not need to be an ‘elite’ runner. These are great events suitable to all runners. Cross country is where the vast majority of great runners start their careers largely due to the many benefits the low impact and undulating terrain offers. Cross Country is a team event with all runners scoring points for the team. It is free to enter and all you need is a pair of running shoes (fell or spikes ideally) and a passion for mud.
We hope to hold some taster sessions before the season for any runner wanting to experience a cross country event. If you are interested in racing this season please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will set you up on our database.
Finally, I’d like to thank James Noakes for his role as Cross Country Manager over the past few years. James encouraged me to join the Harriers and I have learned a lot from his determination and passion for the sport. I look forward to taking over his role in the years to come.
Rob Hasler
Cross Country Manager