Cross Country
Fixtures 2026/27
Looking for your next race? All of this season's XC fixtures are listed below. Every event is also added to our official Club Calendar. view them on-site or sync them straight to your phone so you never miss a start line!
OCTOBER
Saturday 10th October (Mid Lancs League) Kendal Show Ground
Sunday 25th October (NWSCCL) Clarke Gardens, South Liverpool
NOVEMBER
Sunday 14th November (L&D CCU) Arrowe Country Park, Wirral
Sunday 22nd November (NWSCCL) Beacon Park
Saturday 28th November (Mid Lancs League; L&D CCU) Sefton Park
DECEMBER
Sunday 20th December (NWSCCL) Arrowe Country Park, Wirral
Sunday 27th December (NWSCCL) Victoria Park, Warrington
JANUARY
Sunday 10th January (NWSCCL) Town Park, Runcorn
Saturday 16th January (Mid Lancs League) Lawson's Ground, Blackpool
Sunday 30th January (L&D CCU) Sherdley Park, St Helens
FEBRUARY
Saturday 7th February (L&D CCU) Clarke Gardens, South Liverpool
Saturday 13th February (Mid Lancs League) Possibly Hyndburn
MARCH
Saturday 6th March (Mid Lancs League) Tonwley Park, Burnley
Dust Off the Spikes: Cross Country Season is Here (and it's FREE!) 🖤💛
Why pay £40 for a single 10k road race just to run on hard tarmac with thousands of strangers, when you can run through glorious, slippery, squelchy mud for absolutely zero pounds?! 💰❌
That’s right—cross country (XC) season is officially upon us, and because your club membership already covers entry fees, it is basically a free buffet of winter racing.
What Do You Need to Join In?
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Your trusty black & amber vest or t-shirt (mandatory for team scoring!)
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Trail shoes or spikes (or standard trainers if you fancy a bit of accidental ice-skating)
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A willingness to embrace the mud (don't worry, it washes off in the shower, and cold mud works wonders for tired legs)
The Leagues We Race
Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers take part in three winter leagues across Merseyside, Lancashire, and Cheshire:
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Liverpool & District CCU (L&D CCU) | Saturdays
Local, competitive fixtures testing us against neighboring clubs across Merseyside.
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Mid Lancs Cross Country League | Saturdays
Great regional courses spanning Lancashire up to the Lake District.
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North West Sunday Cross Country League (NWSCCL) | Sundays (10:00 AM start)
A super-welcoming, highly social league perfect for XC beginners.
We also host our own race each season! If you aren't running, come along and join the volunteering crew—we always need marshals.
Why Give Cross Country a Go?
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Build Winter Strength: Squelching through mud builds leg and core strength faster than flat road running.
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Boost Your Mental Resilience: Master varied terrain and British weather so spring road races feel like a breeze.
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Low Impact, Big Returns: Soft ground reduces harsh impact on joints compared to miles pounding pavement.
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Zero Pressure, Total Team Spirit: Every single runner counts toward the club effort and earns their post-race cake.
Ready to Get Muddy?
Grab your black and amber gear, check the calendar, and come earn your post-race hot drink!