Cross Country teams
Our Policy is to support English athletes in their ongoing development who are on an upward trajectory by offering opportunities and experience competing for England in international cross country competition either in the UK or abroad.
2026-2027 representative opportunities
The English Cross Country Association have now selected fixtures for representative teams for the coming winter. This has been based on the current domestic and championship fixture list with a view to trying to benefit those athletes who are likely to be either in contention, or on the fringe, of making the international championship teams. Find out more on the English Cross Country Association website.
- 25 October 2026: Roeselare (near Lille), Belgium Cross Cup
- 16 January 2027: Home Countries International - Glasgow
- 17 January 2027: Elgoibar, Northern Spain
- 24 January 2027: Hannut, Belgium
Selection information
Athletes are expected to complete the online expression of interest. Please refer to the eligibility requirements and selection criteria / selection window for each event before submitting an expression of interest.
2026-2027 XC Selection policy (PDF 458kB) Online Expression of Interest 2026-2027Team Managers
- Senior Men: Eamonn Martin, 07566 843375 eamonnmartin1958@gmail.com
- Senior Women: Sue Lamb, 07989 129889 suelamb.run@virginmedia.com
- Junior Men: Keith Holt, 07979 678939 keith_holt1@sky.com
- Junior Women: Jo Newcombe, 07983 439058 newcombe_jo@hotmail.com