Cystadlaethau

FINAL EVENT INFORMATION 

The Cardiff Cross Challenge is Wales' top annual athletics event and one of the top Cross Country fixtures in the UK. The event  will take place on Sunday 8 November in 2026

The races will also host the first fixture in the UK Cross Challenge Series providing a great opportunity to face the best British athletes ahead of the European Trials at Liverpool two weeks later. In addition, it will offer an opportunity for local athletes to face some of the best International Cross Country performers.

The event will also host Primary School Races (U10 Yr3 & 4 & U12 Yr 5 & 6) held in conjunction with the Urdd Gobaith Cymru.
Any Non Welsh Schools athletes please enter via the 'ENTER HERE' button above,
ALL Welsh Schools athletes please enter via the URDD GOBAITH CYMRU entry portal HERE

Course Distances [Aprox]:   & Entry Fees   
U10 Boys & Girls (Yr 3 & 4): 1,250m - Emtry Fee £6.00 ALL VIA THE URDD PORTAL except non Welsh athletes            
U12 Boys & Girls (Yr 5 & 6): 1,250m - Entry Fee £6.00 ALL VIA THE URDD PORTAL except non Welsh athletes  
U14 Boys & Girls (Yr 7 & 8): 2,780m - Entry Fee £10.00
U16 Boys & Girls (Yr 9 & 10): 3,200m - Entry Fee £10.00
U18/20 Women (yr 11-12-13+): 4,450m - Entry Fee £10.00
U18/U20 Men (Yr 11-12-13-14): 5,560m - Entry Fee £10.00
Senior Women & Masters: 6,400m - Entry Fee £13.00
Senior Men & Masters: 9,600m - Entry Fee £13.00

Entries Close Thursday 29th October 2026 @ 23:59 Auto Close

CARDIFF CROSS CHALLENGE EVENT WEBSITE

Terms & Conditions of entry

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS - if you are interested please email volunteering@welshathletics.org  

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Media Accreditation 

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