British & Irish Masters Cross Country 2026 – Team Selection Details
Betley, Near Crewe – Saturday 26 Sept 2026
We have made some changes to the cross-country entry process for the selection race in relation to this year’s international. The trial race will be held once again in Betley on 26 September 2026. The International race itself will be in Abbottstown, Dublin on Saturday 14 November 2026.
- This year’s selection race at Betley will also be the England Masters Cross Country Championships. Medals will be given to the first three in each age group.
- The entry process is entirely within Opentrack – no additional form is needed. As part of the process, runners are asked to declare if they are requesting a discretionary place and why.
- They are also asked to state the performances to be considered during the selection process. We have specifically stated that priority will be given to performances which demonstrate experience in cross country events.
- Should anyone withdraw from the selection race and wish to be considered for a discretionary place they must inform Roland Gibbard (EMAA XC Team Manager) at xc@englandmasters.org.uk in advance of the trial race.
The trial race is now open for entry at England Masters Cross Country Championships 2026.
Cross Country Results
2025 – Trial Race Results 27 Sep 2025 at Betley
2025 – International XC Race Results 15 Nov 2025 at Leeds
British & Irish Masters Cross Country 2025 – Team Selection Details
Betley, Near Crewe – Saturday 27 Sept 2025
The trial race to select the England team for the Masters Cross Country International is again being held at Betley, near Crewe, this year on Saturday 27th September 2025. It is open to all paid-up members of the BMAF area clubs in England. All those who wish to be considered for selection for the England team for the Home International must apply via BMAF OpenTrack and the closing date for entries will be Friday 19th September 2025. There will be no entries on the day. Applicants are also required to complete the attached application form in CAPITAL LETTERS and be legible.