A new cross country season gets underway in October. One of those leagues that's returning is the John H Collins Gwent Cross Country League which has been named in memory of John Collins. It has been going strong for numerous years since 1963, attracting athletes - juniors and seniors - from across South Wales and the South West of England.
It is open to those trying cross country for the first time in the novices going through the under 13, under 15, under 17, under 20 and seniors.
The league has visited all corners of South Wales and the South West of England including Pembrey, Cardiff, Bridgend, Pontypool, Bristol, Taunton and Bath just to name a few locations since the start.
2025/2026 LEAGUE DATES:
SATURDAY / DYDD SADWRN 11.10.25 - Margam Park, Port Talbot (incorporating West Wales Cross Country Championships)
SATURDAY / DYDD SADWRN 08.11.25 - Llandaff Fields, Cardiff (incorporating British Athletics Cardiff Cross Challenge)
SATURDAY / DYDD SADWRN 06.12.25 - Blaise Castle, Bristol
SATURDAY / DYDD SADWRN 07.02.26 - Chepstow Racecourse
SATURDAY / DYDD SADWRN 28.02.26 - Parc Bryn Bach
EVENT WEBSITE / GWEFAN Y DIGWYDDIAD: https://www.gwent-league.org.uk/