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South East Lancs
Cross Country

One of the oldest Cross Country leagues in the country and is still popular with with clubs across the NorthWest including clubs from Manchester, Oldham, Bolton, Bury, Clayton and Chorley. This league tends to attract the cross country enthusiasts who don’t mind to tough it out in the January and February weather. 

About the races

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Number of Races:  4

Race Number:   to be issued at the start and worn on the front of club vest. To be used for all 4 races.  Lost numbers are £1 to replace

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START TIMES

Women:  13:20pm

Men:  14:00pm

Distance

Women:  8,000m

Men:  10,000m

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TEAMS AWARDS

Senior Women: 4 to count per team ‘A’, ‘B’  teams

Vet Women:  first 3 to count ‘A’, ‘B’ teams  in each age group

Senior Men: first 6 to count ‘A’,’B’ teams

VET Men:  first 3 in each 5 year age group

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AGE CATEGORIES

Senior:  less than 35 years of age

Women: VET 35, VET 40, VET 45, VET 50, VET 55, VET 60, VET 70 +

MEN: VET 40, VET 45, VET 50, VET 55, VET 60, VET 70 


Heaton Park

Plenty of undulation on a not so muddy course.  Autumn conditions

Did I mention the uphill finish!!

Footwear

Trail or spikes shoes?   Depends on the weather

Experienced Runner 

cross line with smiling face

murmur: not bad

Newbies

cross line with smiling face

murmur:  not as bad as first thought.

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Heaton Park

3 races for South East are run at Heaton Park.  The course can change between the use of 2 routes which are challenging but does offer a good work out.  The other clubs that take part are very friendly and less competitive than the Red Rose league.

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The last race for South East has been merged with Red Rose league and will use the Marl Pits event to host.  

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