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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2024 Welsh Cross Country Championships
14/02/2024 00:00, In Blog / Cross Country /
Event Details
The 119th Welsh Cross Country Championships returns to the Penlan Arena in Brecon on Saturday 17th February. An 11-race programme will start with Primary School Races, held jointly with the Urdd Gobaith Cymru.
Course Map
Competitors need to be close to the start at least 10 minutes before the start of their race. The Start Co-ordinator will sound a whistle at two minutes to the start when competitors should make their way onto the start line.
Races will use an undulating and winding course, adjacent to the Athletics track. It is a competitor’s responsibility to walk the course. The course can be walked at any time but please do not impede on the course during a race.
Please note that the placement of a new fence line at the venue has meant that a slight change to the course was necessary. The change is found on the bank and only affects the large lap.
A barcode timing system will be in use and will replace the disc system used at previous editions of these championships.
Timetable
The day will get underway with the Primary School Races, with the senior women’s race taking place at 11:50 and the senior men’s at 12:40.
|
Race |
Time |
Age Group |
Course |
Distance |
|
1 |
11:00 |
Yr 3 & 4 Primary Boys & Girls |
Start, 1 small, finish |
1,560m |
|
2 |
11:10 |
Yr 5 & 6 Primary Boys & Girls |
Start, 1 small, finish |
1,560m |
|
3 |
11:20 |
U13 Boys |
Start, 1 small, 1 medium, finish |
3,250m |
|
4 |
11:35 |
U13 Girls |
Start, 1 small, 1 medium, finish |
3,250m |
|
5 |
11:50 |
Senior Women & Masters |
Start, 1 medium, 2 large, finish |
6,850m |
|
6 |
12:40 |
Senior Men & Masters |
Start, 4 large, finish |
10,260m |
|
7 |
13:40 |
U15 Boys |
Start, 1 medium, 1 large, finish |
4,310m |
|
8 |
14:00 |
U15 Girls |
Start, 1 medium, 1 large, finish |
4,310m |
|
9 |
14:25 |
U17 Men |
Start, 2 large, finish |
5,180m |
|
10 |
14:45 |
U17 / U20 Women |
Start, 2 large, finish |
5,180m |
|
11 |
15:10 |
U20 Men |
Start, 1 medium, 2 large, finish |
6,580m |
Merchandise
Looking for a competition memento? The Welsh Athletics merchandise shop will be open on both days of competition. Athletes and spectators will be able to purchase a range of Joma branded items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, joggers, arm sleeves and winter beanies, with items starting from £5!
You can also buy merchandise from the Welsh Athletics online shop here.
Refreshments
A caterer will be in attendance, selling hot and cold refreshments. Toilets are available on-site at the outbuilding near the finish area and changing are available at the venue. Further catering and toilets / changing are available for use at the Leisure Centre.
Travel & Parking
Location: Penlan Arena, Brecon, LD3 7SR
For those travelling via the Heads of the Valleys, the Cefn Coed to Dowlais Top Road wil be shut, click here to view alternative routes.
Ample parking is available at Brecon High School and further parking is available at Brecon Leisure Centre (old school site). Both are only a short walk from the venue. Please do not park on the grass verges along Cerrigcochion Road, outside the entrance to the track - Vehicles may be booked if they do so.
For further information regarding the event click here.
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