Cross Country
| Hampshire League | Today Runner League | RR10 |
HANTS XCThe Hampshire cross country league is a series of races starting in October through to February. All races are free to enter and held on Saturday afternoons. Cross country is an excellent way to improve you fitness and stamina and is open to everyone. The latest fixtures and starting times are listed below and if you would like more information, please contact Lucy May. |
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| Date | Venue | Host Club/Venue | Directions |
| 08.10.2011 | Farley Mount |
Winchester & District AC | map |
| 12.11.2011 | Goodwood | Chichester Runners & AC | map |
| 03.12.2011 | Popham Airfield | Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC | map |
| 14.01.2012 | Kings Park, Bournemouth | Bournemouth A/C | map |
| 11.02.2012 | Salisbury, Hudsons Field, Castle Road (A345) within 1 mile or so north of City Centre | City of Salisbury AC | map |
| 12.00 | Girls U13 | 2.4k |
| 12.15 | Boys U13 | 3.0k |
| 12.30 | Girls U15 | 3.2k |
| 12.50 | Boys U15 | 4.0k |
| 13.05 | Women U17 | 4.0k |
| 13.35 | Women (Seniors/Vets/U20) | 6.0k |
| 14.10 | Men U17 | 5.6k |
| 14.30 | Men (Seniors/Vets/U20) | 10k |
TODAYS RUNNER XC
All races start at 11.00am and it is essential that club vests are worn or you risk not being counted in the results. In terms of team counting it is the first five men and the first three ladies to cross the line. The league rules also state that male runners who have achieved a pace of 5.30 minute/mile or quicker over a measured distance in a road race between 13th November 2010 and 12th November 2011 will not be eligible to take part. The same rule also applies to female runners who have acheived a pace of 6.00 minute/mile or quicker. This equates to the following times:-
| Men | Women | |
| 5m | 27.30 | 30.00 |
| 10k | 34.11 | 37.17 |
| 10m | 55.00 | 60.00 |
The emphasis of this league is 'to provide ordinary club members with the opportunity to participate in a series of cross country events. The atmosphere is to be enjoyable and social without the cut and thrust that is associated with specialist cross country leagues'. So for new members, or those who have thought about trying cross country but were afraid they would be too slow, why not give these races a try. They are free to enter, there is no registration and food is provided afterwards at a cost of up to a maximum of £2.
So put a note in your diary now for the first race on Sunday 13th November and I hope to see many of you there so that we can get the season off to a good start with a strong turnout. For further details, or if you have any questions, feel free to give me a call on 02392 347962 or drop me an email to john_tussler@hotmail.com.
For more details and rules regarding the Today's Runners series, please visit Bob Ayer's excellent website.
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| Date | Venue | Host Club/Venue | Directions |
| 13.11.2011 | Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Petersfield | Portsmouth Joggers | map1 | map2 |
| 04.12.2011 | The Bourne Woods, Farnham | Farnham Runners | details |
| 02.01.2012 | Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton, Hook (Please note this is a Monday) | Hart Road Runners | RG29 1TB | College |
| 29.01.2012 | Manor Farm Country Park, Bursledon | SGR & AC | map | details |
| 19.02.2012 | Rogate Common, Liss | Liss Runners | map |
| 04.03.2012 | Pamber Forest, nr Tadley | Basingstoke & Mid Hants AC.Please park where directed at the village hall and to car share if possible. Should the car park be full then please park so as to cause minimum distress to local residents. Note also that there is a Pamber End and Pamber Green which are signposted on the way but are NOT near to the race at Pamber Heath). HOT FOOD will be provided in the village hall afterwards! | details & map (2008 details) |
| 18.03.2012 | Staunton Country Park, Havant | Denmead Striders | map | details |
RR10
The RR10 series is a friendly and very sociable event, with a very wide variety of standards, and is an ideal starter race for those who might have felt nervous or intimidated about racing.
Racing is a good marker for how well you are running, and the RR10 events are staged at some lovely offroad venues around Southampton and the New Forest .
Teams for the Wednesday evening series consist of five men per team and three women per team, and if you would like to compete, then please contact either or to declare your interest.
SCHEDULE FOR 2011
| 2011 DATES | VENUE (click for map) | TIME | ORGANISERS |
| April 20 | Royal Victoria Country Park | 7.00pm | Southampton Athletic Club |
| May 4 | Longdown Inclosure, Ashurst | 7.15pm | Totton RC |
| May 18 | Wilverley Plain, Sway | 7.30pm | New Forest Runners |
| June 1 | Deer Leap Inclosure, Ashurst | 7.30pm | Running Sisters/Halterworth |
| June 8 | Recreation Ground, Blackfield | 7.30pm | Hardley Runners |
| June 22 | Marwell | 7.30pm | Stubbington |
| July 6 | Fleming Park, Eastleigh | 7.30pm | Eastleigh RC |
| July 20 | Janesmoor Pond, Stoney Cross | 7.30pm | Wessex RR/Romsey RR |
| August 3 | Itchen Valley Country Park | 7.15pm | Lordshill RR |
| August 17 | IBM Hursley Park | 7.15pm | Winchester AC |