The Sussex Cross Country League is a series of four races, organised by the county, which take place annually between October and February at different venues across Sussex.

The 2025-2026 season kicks off very soon with the following  fixtures:

Race 1 – Saturday October 11th – Goodwood Race Course

Race 2 – Saturday November 8th – Stanmer Park

Race 3 – Saturday December 6th – Ardingly

Race 4 – Saturday February 7th – Glyndebourne

January  (tbc) – XC Champs – Bexhill

January  (tbc) – XC Masters – Coombe Farm, Lancing (tbc)

Entries close at 8am the day before each fixture.  Entries are via www.race-nation.co.uk

Within the league there are age and gender graded distances of up to five miles.  The ladies usually race 3 miles/5K with the men racing 5 miles/8K.

In recent years a non-scoring Under 11 race has also been introduced to give athletes aged 9+ race opportunities.

Clubs and individuals participate in several divisions within the league and after the final league race individual medals are awarded to the first three teams and to the first three individual athletes in all categories, with their best three runs taken into account.

Depending on which division each club is in depends on how many runners are required to make up a team.

Division 1 in the men’s league requires 6 runners to score whereas in Division 2 four runners are required in a team.

Division 1 in the women’s league requires 4 runners to score whereas in Division 2 3 runners are required in a team.

If there are incomplete teams competing, the position of the last runner in each race + 10 points will be added, therefore it is vitally important for us to try and field full teams.

Running concurrently is the Veteran’s League which requires 3 runners to score for both men & women and veteran runners can score in both senior and veteran teams.

Athletes who perform well in both leagues (along with the County championships) are chosen to represent Sussex at inter-county and national cross-country events. This therefore means the standard of competition is high and to some this maybe off putting; however, it is an inclusive league and there are runners of varying ability who take part, making it a relaxed, fun atmosphere with plenty of mud and laughter along the way.

Over the years Hailsham Harriers have had numerous team and individual successes in this league as well as many achieving selection for Sussex Qualification.

It is certainly great to receive individual awards and success but for our club, it is the team award recognition among this high standard field that is most creditable and what Hailsham Harriers is all about – the team!

Please see the Club Captains and Vice Captains for more information – Carl Barton, Tinks, Andy Moore and Lisa PH.  Also keep an eye on this website, secretary emails and our HH Facebook pages for details of confirmed fixtures, car sharing, what to wear/pack and timings (usually afternoons from 12pm)

The Sussex Cross Country League is a series of four races, organised by the county, which take place annually between October and February at different venues across Sussex.

The 2022-2023 season kicks off very soon with the following (provisional) fixtures:

Race 1 – Saturday October 15th – Goodwood Race Course

Race 2 – Saturday November 12th – (tbc)

Race 3 – Saturday December 3rd – Stanmer Park (tbc)

January 7th – XC Champs – Bexhill

January 21st – XC Masters – Coombe Farm, Lancing (tbc)

Race 4 – February 11th or 18th (tbc)

Within the league there are age and gender graded distances of up to five miles.  The ladies usually race 3 miles/5K with the men racing 5 miles/8K.

In recent years a non-scoring Under 11 race has also been introduced to give athletes aged 9+ race opportunities.

Clubs and individuals participate in several divisions within the league and after the final league race individual medals are awarded to the first three teams and to the first three individual athletes in all categories, with their best three runs taken into account.

Depending on which division each club is in depends on how many runners are required to make up a team.

Division 1 in the men’s league requires 6 runners to score whereas in Division 2 four runners are required in a team.

Division 1 in the women’s league requires 4 runners to score whereas in Division 2 3 runners are required in a team.

If there are incomplete teams competing, the position of the last runner in each race + 10 points will be added, therefore it is vitally important for us to try and field full teams.

Running concurrently is the Veteran’s League which requires 3 runners to score for both men & women and veteran runners can score in both senior and veteran teams.

Athletes who perform well in both leagues (along with the County championships) are chosen to represent Sussex at inter-county and national cross-country events. This therefore means the standard of competition is high and to some this maybe off putting; however, it is an inclusive league and there are runners of varying ability who take part, making it a relaxed, fun atmosphere with plenty of mud and laughter along the way.

Over the years Hailsham Harriers have had numerous team and individual successes in this league as well as many achieving selection for Sussex Qualification.

It is certainly great to receive individual awards and success but for our club, it is the team award recognition among this high standard field that is most creditable and what Hailsham Harriers is all about – the team!

Please see the Club Captains and Vice Captains for more information – Martin Bell, Tinks, Big Si and Lisa PH.  Also keep an eye on this website, secretary emails and our HH Facebook pages for details of confirmed fixtures, car sharing, what to wear/pack and timings (usually afternoons from 12pm)

The Sussex Cross Country League is a series of four races, organised by the county, which take place annually between October and February at different venues across Sussex.

The 2022-2023 season kicks off very soon with the following (provisional) fixtures:

Race 1 – Saturday October 15th – Goodwood Race Course

Race 2 – Saturday November 12th – (tbc)

Race 3 – Saturday December 3rd – Stanmer Park (tbc)

January 7th – XC Champs – Bexhill

January 21st – XC Masters – Coombe Farm, Lancing (tbc)

Race 4 – February 11th or 18th (tbc)

Within the league there are age and gender graded distances of up to five miles.  The ladies usually race 3 miles/5K with the men racing 5 miles/8K.

In recent years a non-scoring Under 11 race has also been introduced to give athletes aged 9+ race opportunities.

Clubs and individuals participate in several divisions within the league and after the final league race individual medals are awarded to the first three teams and to the first three individual athletes in all categories, with their best three runs taken into account.

Depending on which division each club is in depends on how many runners are required to make up a team.

Division 1 in the men’s league requires 6 runners to score whereas in Division 2 four runners are required in a team.

Division 1 in the women’s league requires 4 runners to score whereas in Division 2 3 runners are required in a team.

If there are incomplete teams competing, the position of the last runner in each race + 10 points will be added, therefore it is vitally important for us to try and field full teams.

Running concurrently is the Veteran’s League which requires 3 runners to score for both men & women and veteran runners can score in both senior and veteran teams.

Athletes who perform well in both leagues (along with the County championships) are chosen to represent Sussex at inter-county and national cross-country events. This therefore means the standard of competition is high and to some this maybe off putting; however, it is an inclusive league and there are runners of varying ability who take part, making it a relaxed, fun atmosphere with plenty of mud and laughter along the way.

Over the years Hailsham Harriers have had numerous team and individual successes in this league as well as many achieving selection for Sussex Qualification.

It is certainly great to receive individual awards and success but for our club, it is the team award recognition among this high standard field that is most creditable and what Hailsham Harriers is all about – the team!

Please see the Club Captains and Vice Captains for more information – Martin Bell, Tinks, Big Si and Lisa PH.  Also keep an eye on this website, secretary emails and our HH Facebook pages for details of confirmed fixtures, car sharing, what to wear/pack and timings (usually afternoons from 12pm)