Essex Cross Country Relays – Hylands Park, 11th October

4 September 2025 - By Will Radley

The first XC race of the season are the Essex Relays at Hylands Park, 11th October. In past years we have not managed to field full teams, but this is the year to change that.

We need 4 men for the Open Men’s team, and 3 runners each for Senior Women, Vet Men, and Vet Women. Every runner covers a 6k leg (2 laps).

Please sign up using the link below. Once we have enough names, I’ll share full race details and set up a WhatsApp group. If we are lucky enough to have more runners than places, I will use my discretion to select the strongest teams.

Sign up here

As always please reach out if you have any questions.
Will

 

UPDATE:

Essex XC Relays – Key Info for Runners

• Date & Venue: Saturday 11th October 2025, Hylands Park, Chelmsford (CM2 8FS).
• Races & Distances:
  • Senior Women/Vets: 3 x 6k legs (2 laps) start at 11am
  • Senior Men have 4 x 6k legs – also starts at 11:00am

Please note that unless you specifically say so, I may put you in the seniors NOT the Vets based on numbers of entries we have.

• Age Groups:
  • Juniors/Seniors: Age on 31/08/25
  • Vets: Age on race day (11/10/25) – V40, V50, V60

• Team Selection: Each athlete can run one leg only.
• Eligibility: Must have current EA membership and qualify for Essex (birth or 9 months continuous residence).
• Medals: Awarded after each race to winning teams.
• Volunteers: Each club must provide one volunteer marshal/helper – please let me know if you can assist.