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Cross country season explained

Tue 18 Aug 2026 · Athletics Ireland

Autumn to winter

The cross country season runs from October to late February, building from club leagues to county and provincial championships and finishing with the national fixtures.

Getting involved

You must be registered with an affiliated club to compete in championship cross country. Find a club near you in the Clubs & Organisers directory.

Find your next race

Meath Boyne Valley Walk & Fun Run — Fun Run in Co. Meath
AI Permitted
Sat 5 Sept 2026

Meath Boyne Valley Walk & Fun Run

Oldbridge Estate, Meath, Co. Meath
Fun Run5 km
Drogheda & District AC
Antrim Coast Half Marathon — Half Marathon in Co. Antrim
AI Permitted Featured
Sun 6 Sept 2026

Antrim Coast Half Marathon

Larne Promenade, Antrim, Co. Antrim
Half Marathon21.1 km
East Antrim Harriers
Belfast Beginners Fun Run — Fun Run in Co. Antrim
AI Permitted
Sun 6 Sept 2026

Belfast Beginners Fun Run

Ormeau Park, Belfast, Co. Antrim
Fun Run3 km
Belfast Harriers
Limerick Riverside 5K Series — Race 1 — 5K in Co. Limerick
AI Permitted
Wed 9 Sept 2026

Limerick Riverside 5K Series — Race 1

Arthur's Quay Park, Limerick, Co. Limerick
5K5 km
Limerick AC

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