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CENTRAL ATHLETIC CLUB

The premier athletic club in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire districts.

Our philosophy, regardless of age and ability, is to encourage and support our members to achieve their goals in a competitive environment

Club junior cross country series 2025-26

Oct 8, 2025

Central Athletic Club again offers our young athletes a cross country series of grassroots competition and a great introduction to this aspect of athletics.

This is a great opportunity to spend some time with Scotland’s foremost Endurance Coach, Derek Easton, and have some fun along the way.

The race series is available and recommended to all young athletes within the club, including the 9 year olds and upwards participating in Central AC’s ClubStart programme, those participating in cross country through their schools and any prospective young athlete considering taking up running. It will comprise warm-up, walk/jog round the course and race of approximately 1 mile. Registration at each venue will commence half an hour before the times stated below with warm-up from the times stated.

There’s more information about cross country running in the Competition section of this website.

Dates and venues

  • Saturday 18 October – Airthrey Castle, Stirling University – 11am
  • Saturday 15 November – Dunblane High School – 11am
  • Saturday 20 December – Laigh Hills, Dunblane – 11am
  • Sunday 11 January – Fintry Rugby Club – 12 noon
  • Saturday 14 February – Queen Victoria School, Dunblane – Part of club cross country championships – full details nearer the time
  • SATURDAY 14 March – KINGS PARK, STIRLING – 11am – FINAL

No special equipment required, just lots of enthusiasm.

Medals will be awarded to all athletes who take part in a minimum of 4 races and prizes will be awarded for category winners, based on best four performances.

Please note that video recording may be used as back up for race results.

Any questions speak to your coach or email John McDonald – mcdonald@johnglenallan.plus.com

Other junior cross country dates

  • Saturday 1 November – Beveridge Park, Kikcaldy – East District Cross Country League – Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 – open to all from Under 11 upwards
  • Saturday 22 November – Camperdown Park, Dundee – East District Cross Country League – Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 – open to all from Under 11 upwards
  • Saturday 6 December – University of Stirling – East District Cross Country Championships – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17. To enter please advise Team Manager, Martin McKinlay (mjmckinlay@hotmail.com) by Tuesday 18 November
  • Saturday 17 January – Balbardie Park, Bathgate – East District Cross Country League – Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17 – open to all from Under 11 upwards
  • Saturday 21 February – Falkirk, Clanedar Park – Scottish Cross Country Championships – Under 13, Under 15, Under 17. To enter please advise Team Manager, Martin McKinlay (mjmckinlay@hotmail.com) by Tuesday 3 February

Age groups for 2025-26 cross country

Under 9 upwards can run in club cross country series; Under 11 can run in club cross country series and East District League Races; Under 13, Under 15 and Under 17 can run in all events.

  • Under 9 – born after 31 August 2016
  • Under 11 – born 1/9/14 to 31/8/16
  • Under 15 – born 1/9/10 to 31/8/12
  • Under 13 – born 1/9/12 to 31/8/14
  • Under 17 – born 1/9/08 to 31/8/10

9 and upwards can run as probationary members of Central Athletic Club, including all ClubStart athletes – more info on club website at www.centralathletics.co.uk.