Sunday Cross Country Events 2026-27

The League

The League consisits of 15 teams in 3 different divisions. East Essex are now in Division 2, being demoted last year, this year we are on a mission get back into league 1!

Division 1: LOSS, Billericay, Benfleet, RED, Nuclear Races
Division 2: Rochford, Castle Point, Pitsea, Havering, EETC,
Division 3: Dagenham, Hockley, Phoenix, Brentwood, Barking

Scoring

Points are awarded for finishing position – 1st receives 1 point, 2nd receives 2 points etc., low points are good.  For divisions 1 & 2, the first 7 males (including a mimimum of 2 vets) & 4 females (1 vet) from each team score, while in division 3 the first 6 males (2 vets) & 4 females (1 vet) score.  Vets are 40 plus on the day of the race.  

Second Claim runners are welcome to take part, but only one male and one female second claim runner can score in each race. If you are joining second claim mid way throughout the season the unfortunatly you will not be able to participate, however if you join as first clim mid season then you are - this is to deter ringers. 

Participants

Any club members who are 17 plus on the day of the race can take part (no guests are permitted).  It is suitable for all standards, from elite to novices.  Everyone plays their part – even if you aren’t a scorer, you may steal points from other club members by finishing in front of them.  Club kit must be worn.

Races

More detailed information will be released 1 week before each event on internal chats (Facebook and WhatsApp), but races are generally around 7km across mixed, off-road terrain (you may get muddy).  Wherever permitted, drinks & cakes will be supplied at the finish by the host club.

All races start at 10am, but you will need to arrive by 9.30 latest to register, pay and warm up (look out for the East Essex feather flag).  The cost is £5 per person payable via training voucher or bank transfer (no cash please).  Note that parking at some venues may be tight & some car parks require payment, so please share wherever possible

Transfer Details

Please transfer £5, reference XC to:
     East Essex Triathlon Club (business account)
     40-42-27
     81351273

End of Season Trophies

New for this season, individual trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd positions for non-vets and vets in both Male & Female categories.  Best 4 races to count

If you have any queries, please contact this seasons Sunday Cross Country League Managers - Jenny, Charlotte or Ben