Cross-country runs

Cross-country runs

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43 Cross-country runs in the UK

Cross-country runs are running events over natural terrain like dirt, grass and gravel paths. Often held during winter, these events are perfect for athletes training out of season as well as non-competitive runners. Select your location for xc runs in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Cross country runs in 2024

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Routes through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River and finish at the brewery for a free beer.
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £30
Roslin, Midlothian, UK

Hop Run | 5K

If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Routes through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River and finish at the brewery for a free beer.

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 30 Mar
  • £10-£12
Guernsey, Guernsey

EY Easter Running Festival | Keith Falla Memorial Cross Country

Guernsey Athletics popular four day festival is back!

  • 4.75 miles xc running
  • Sun 31 Mar
  • £5
Guernsey, Guernsey

EY Easter Running Festival | 4 x 1 Mile Cross Country Relay

Guernsey Athletics popular four day festival is back!

  • 1 mile xc running
  • Sun 7 Apr
  • £24-£26
Overton, Hampshire, UK

Combe Gibbet to Overton

The Combe Gibbet is a stunning and challenging 16 mile cross country race through the beautiful Berkshire and Hampshire countryside.

  • 16 miles xc running
  • Sun 14 Apr
  • £20
Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Born 2B Wild

Consett Canicross presents our final Trail Series event of the 2023/24 season.

  • 5 km xc running
  • Sun 14 Apr
  • FREE-£5
London, UK

Second Sunday 5

Come and run our Second Sunday race - a low key, five miler on Wimbledon running every second Sunday of every month - organised by Thames Hare and Hounds running club.

  • 5 miles xc running
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £21-£23
Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK

The 'Samaritans' Normanby Hall Adventure Race | 10K

We're back!!!! and can't wait to welcome you back to the fantastic Normanby Hall Adventure Race :)

  • 10 km xc running
  • Sun 28 Apr
  • £10-£25
Warwick, Warwickshire, UK

Walton Hall 10K Run/Walk | 10K Run

It’s back! The popular Walton Hall run / walk is in the diary for 2024.

  • 10 km xc running
  • Mon 6 May
  • £5-£7
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Reading Roadrunners Shinfield 10K | Junior Cross Country Race - 2K

Popular long-established event on course with great potential for early in the year PB.

  • 2 km xc running
  • Mon 6 May
  • £5-£7
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Reading Roadrunners Shinfield 10K | Junior Cross Country Race - 4.1K

Popular long-established event on course with great potential for early in the year PB.

  • 4.1 km xc running
  • Mon 6 May
  • £8-£10
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Harewood Forest Trail Race | 5K

Undulating trail routes await you at this spring race in the beautiful setting of the Harewood Forest, in the heart of the Test Valley

  • 5 km trail running
  • Mon 6 May
  • £13-£15
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Harewood Forest Trail Race | 10K

Undulating trail routes await you at this spring race in the beautiful setting of the Harewood Forest, in the heart of the Test Valley

  • 10 km trail running
  • Mon 6 May
  • £5
Andover, Hampshire, UK

Harewood Forest Trail Race | 2K

Undulating trail routes await you at this spring race in the beautiful setting of the Harewood Forest, in the heart of the Test Valley

  • 2 km trail running
  • Sat 11 May
  • £7-£11
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK

Furty Furlong

Hosted by Kingstone Runners, this is a tough, hilly 3.75 miles (30 furlongs) off-road course in the private grounds of Mapplewell Meadows Farm.

  • 3.75 miles xc running
  • Sun 12 May
  • FREE-£5
London, UK

Second Sunday 5

Come and run our Second Sunday race - a low key, five miler on Wimbledon running every second Sunday of every month - organised by Thames Hare and Hounds running club.

  • 5 miles xc running
  • Sun 12 May
  • £17.50
Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK

The Houghton Trail Event | 11K Canicross Run

Welcome to The Houghton Trail Event, an annual cross country running, canicross and cycling event that has been taking place each Spring in Houghton Hampshire UK for over twenty years.

  • 11 km trail running
  • Sun 12 May
  • £15
Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK

The Houghton Trail Event | 11K Trail Run

Welcome to The Houghton Trail Event, an annual cross country running, canicross and cycling event that has been taking place each Spring in Houghton Hampshire UK for over twenty years.

  • 11 km trail running
  • Sun 12 May
  • £8
Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK

The Houghton Trail Event | 4K Fun Run

Welcome to The Houghton Trail Event, an annual cross country running, canicross and cycling event that has been taking place each Spring in Houghton Hampshire UK for over twenty years.

  • 4 km trail running
  • Sun 19 May
  • £16
Reigate, Surrey, UK

Reigate Priory Park 10K Charity Fun Run

250 metres plus 4 laps starting and finishing at Priory Park

  • 10 km xc running
  • Sun 19 May
  • £10-£12
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

Hawkshead Hobble | 5K

Royal Veterinary College Triathlon & Athletics Club presents Hawkshead Hobble

  • 5 km xc running
  • Sun 19 May
  • £12-£14
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

Hawkshead Hobble | 10K

Royal Veterinary College Triathlon & Athletics Club presents Hawkshead Hobble

  • 10 km xc running
  • Sun 26 May
  • £60-£62
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, UK

Greensand Country 50K

A stunning single loop 50K ultra marathon around the Greensand Country trails in Bedfordshire.

  • 50 km xc running
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • FREE-£5
London, UK

Second Sunday 5

Come and run our Second Sunday race - a low key, five miler on Wimbledon running every second Sunday of every month - organised by Thames Hare and Hounds running club.

  • 5 miles xc running
  • Sun 9 Jun
  • £20-£25
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

The Doko Challenge North

Put yourself to the test, Gurkha style! Take on The Gurkha Welfare Trust’s annual 5K Doko Challenge North.

  • 5 km xc running
  • Sun 16 Jun
  • £13-£15
Aldbury, Hertfordshire, UK

Aldbury 5 Cross Country Run

A Cross Country Race around Ashridge Forest

  • 5.3 miles xc running
  • Sun 16 Jun
  • £20-£25
London, UK

The Doko Challenge South

Put yourself to the test, Gurkha style! Take on The Gurkha Welfare Trust’s annual 5K Doko Challenge South.

  • 5 km xc running
  • Sun 16 Jun
  • £5-£10
Bingley, West Yorkshire, UK

Sue Ryder Manorlands PaintRush

Put some colour in your summer and support Sue Ryder's expert end-of-life care with the Sue Ryder Manorlands PaintRush 2024.

  • 5 km xc running
  • Fri 21 Jun
  • £18
Blakedown, Worcestershire, UK

Blakedown Bolt

If you haven’t already been initiated into the Bolt, we should warn you that you probably won’t be setting any personal bests at this event.

  • 10 km xc running

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