Mathieson Cup and Shield XC

JAN
11
2026
Join Mallusk Harriers for the Mathieson Cup and Shield cross country at Mallusk Playing Fields near Belfast on 11 January 2026. Challenging off road courses on grass and mud welcome runners of all ages with races up to 8 km.
Sun 11 Jan 2026
8 kilometers 6 kilometers

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Event details

The Mathieson Cup and Shield XC takes place on 11 January 2026 at City of Belfast Mallusk Playing Fields, Park Road, Mallusk, BT36 4RH. The event is organised by Mallusk Harriers and forms part of the Athletics NI Cross Country League. Courses are off-road and may be flat, hilly or undulating on grass or muddy terrain. Age limits are set relative to the event date. Entries recorded so far total 239 participants.

Races and distances

  • Primary 5-7 boys and girls: 800 m, fee £3
  • Under-13 boys and girls: 2 km, fee £4
  • Under-15 boys and girls: 3 km, fee £4
  • Under-17 boys and girls: 4 km, fee £4
  • Senior women and male veterans (60+): 6 km, fee £10
  • Senior men: 8 km, fee £10

Male veteran entrants may enter from age 45, but veteran winners are declared only for age 60 and above. The male veteran race is run with the senior women over the 6 km distance.

Entry information

Entries open 4 December 2025 and close 7 January 2026. Entry fees vary by category as listed above. Registration is managed through the organiser's online entry system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 km
Senior Men (8k)
6 km
Senior Women and Male Vets (60+) (6k)
U17 Boys and Girls (4k)
U15 Boys and Girls (3k)
U13 Boys and Girls (2k)
Primary 5-7 Girls (800m)
Primary 5-7 Boys (800m)