Cross country

Information about the various leagues that ACC competes in.

XC race village

Abingdon AC participates in two cross country leagues and several championship races:

Oxfordshire Cross Country League

This is the very popular and only Cross Country (XC) league in Oxfordshire. It is a friendly league that welcomes all abilities and ages so if you are one of those who have not tried it since school then maybe it is time to give it another go, except no sneaking off and missing a lap this time! It is open to all ages from 8 years old and up.

The races are on the first Sunday of the month and run from November to March. 

We provide a nice new tent to change and put your stuff in, there is a big yellow Abingdon AC flag flying so you can find us.

Fixtures for 2021-2022

  • Sunday 7 November 2021 - Bicester Heritage, Bicester
  • Sunday 5 December 2021 - Cirencester Park, Cirencester
  • Sunday 9 January 2022 - Horspath Stadium, Oxford (incorporating the 2022 Oxon XC Championships)
  • Sunday 6 Feb 2022 - Bo Peep Farm, Adderbury
  • Sunday 6 Mar 2022 - Henley Showground, Greenlands (Abingdon AC and Radley AC)

View the Oxfordshire Cross Country League website for more information about the events.

What you will need

If you wish to take part then you must be a paid-up member of Abingdon AC, have an Abingdon AC vest and it is recommended that you have a pair of XC spikes (some members use the rubber studded trail shoes, definitely don’t turn up with road shoes).

Also as part of our commitment to the league we encourage car-sharing, there is a parking fee of £4 per vehicle so remember to bring some change. Change is also useful if you fancy tea or hot food as there is normally a facility for this.

How to enter

Complete the online form by 19 October at the latest. Any later than that and we cannot guarantee you will be able to race the first race on 7 November.

You cannot turn up on the day to race if you have not pre-registered for the race. 

Visit the Oxfordshire Cross Country League website for details about each fixture, including, times and directions.

League rules

Visit the Oxfordshire Cross Country League website for the rules including age category information.

Chiltern League XC

You can enter as an individual via Chiltern XC League website.

Oxfordshire Cross Country Championships 2022

Sunday 9 January 2022 - Horspath Stadium, Oxford. 

Entry details to follow.

Southern Cross Country Championships 2022

Details to follow.