Watlington XC 10k
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Watlington XC 10k
Watlington XC 10 km is a cross country fell running event now in its 17th year. The event is sold out; only pre-registered runners may take part and there are no entries on the day.
The course uses a section of the ancient Ridgeway trail and climbs steeply into the wooded Chiltern Hills. Runners descend sharply down Shirburn Hill with views across the Oxfordshire plain, follow a fast track through beech woods, then face a further steep ascent of Watlington Hill. The final section is a fast, twisting single-track descent back to the Ridgeway where careful foot placement is needed.
Runners must be 16 or over. The event is licensed by the TRA and is held under UK Athletics rules. There is no chip timing; the event is organised in the spirit of fell running with an emphasis on camaraderie. Champagne prizes are awarded to the fastest male and female finishers, and everyone with a race number receives a free drink at The Spire & Spoke after the event.
Registration and Race HQ are at The Spire & Spoke, Hill Road, Watlington OX49 5AD. The next scheduled event date is 29th November 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
