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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

Central AC winter cross country series 2026-27

Oct 13, 2026

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

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

  • Sunday 1 November – Airthrey Castle, Stirling University – 2pm
  • Saturday 14 November – Dunblane High School – 11am
  • Saturday 19 December – Laigh Hills, Dunblane – 11am
  • Sunday 31 January – Fintry Rugby Club – 12 noon
  • Saturday 13 February – Queen Victoria School, Dunblane – part of club cross country championships – full details nearer the time
  • Saturday 6 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.

Other junior cross country dates

  • Saturday 31 October – Beveridge Park, Kirkcaldy – East District Cross Country League – Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, Under 18 - open to all from Under 12 upwards
  • Saturday 21 November – Camperdown Park, Dundee - East District Cross Country League – Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, Under 18 - open to all from Under 12 upwards
  • Saturday 6 December – University of Stirling – East District Cross Country Championships – Under 14, Under 16, Under 18. To enter please advise Team Manager, Martin McKinlay (mjmckinlay@hotmail.com) by Tuesday 17 November
  • Saturday 9 January – venue TBC – East District Cross Country League – Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, Under 18 - open to all from Under 12 upwards
  • Saturday 20 February – Falkirk, Callendar Park – Scottish Cross Country Championships – Under 14, Under 16, Under 18. To enter please advise Team Manager, Martin McKinlay (mjmckinlay@hotmail.com) by Tuesday 2 February

Age groups for 2026-27 cross country

Under 9 upwards can run in club cross country series; Under 12 can run in club cross country series and East District League Races; Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 can run in all events.

  • Under 9 – born after 31 August 2017
  • Under 12 – born 2016 or 2017
  • Under 14 – born 2014 or 2015
  • Under 16 – born 2012 or 2013
  • Under 18 – born 2010 or 2011