Llandaff Fields will host a full programme of cross-country racing on Sunday 8 November as the Cardiff Cross Challenge opens the 2026–27 UK Cross Challenge series.
The meeting also incorporates the Gwent Cross Country League, bringing local club runners onto the same programme as leading domestic athletes. Welsh Athletics has confirmed that entries are now closed.
Racing starts after the two-minute silence
The event will observe the Last Post and a two-minute silence at 11am. The first race is scheduled for 11.02am, followed by age-group contests through the day.
The published timetable includes under-13, under-15, under-17 and under-20 races, plus senior and masters competition. The senior women are due off at 1.20pm and the senior men at 2.05pm. Primary-school races organised with Urdd also form part of the programme.
Local league meets national series
Combining the Gwent League with the first UK Cross Challenge fixture gives club athletes a prominent home meeting while retaining the community feel of the Cardiff event.
Welsh Athletics has also appealed for event volunteers. The opportunity is aimed at people able to support the delivery team rather than runners seeking a late entry, because competition entries have already closed.
Final timetables, course information and event guidance are available from the Welsh Athletics event page and the British Athletics listing.
Photo: Welsh Athletics.