Men's Cross Country (att Bernie Jones)Men's Cross Country (att Bernie Jones)

Entries Now Open for International Team Trial

The International Competition

British & Irish Masters International Cross Country

  • Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025
  • Venue: Roundhay Park, Leeds (iconic National Cross Country Championship venue)
  • History: Annual event since 1988, rotating between England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland

Team Structure

Age Categories & Team Sizes:

  • M35, M40, M45, M50 & W35, W40, W45, W50: Teams of 5 runners
  • M55-M80 & W55-W75: Teams of 4 runners
  • All categories are in 5-year age groups from V35+

Selection Trial Race

Key Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025
  • Location: Betley, near Crewe
  • Entry Deadline: 19 September 2025

Selection Process:

  • First 3 finishers in each age category automatically selected
  • Remaining team members + 3 reserves per category chosen at post-race selection meeting
  • Your age on 15 November determines your trial race age group

Eligibility & Entry Requirements

  • Must be a member of BMAF area clubs in England or Isle of Man
  • Enter the selection race via BMAF Open Track
  • Complete and submit application form to your Masters Area Regional Club

Additional Opportunities

BMAF Cross Country Relays

  • Date: 25 October 2025
  • Great preparation opportunity before the international
  • See BMAF Fixtures page for entry information

Contact: Roland Gibbard, EMAA Cross Country Secretary
Email: xc@englandmasters.org.uk

For more information: Check the BMAF Fixtures page for this and other championship events

Women's Cross Country Runners (att Bernie Jones)
Women’s Cross Country Runners (att Bernie Jones)