John Collins Cross Country League Round 1 @ Margam Park Saturday 11th October

Saturday 11th October sees round 1 of 5 in the John Collins Cross Country League at Margam Park, SA13 2TL. Swansea Harriers are the host club and we will be looking for volunteers to help us set up the course, marshal the races and car parks as well as for course take down.

Brian Fox is the meeting manager and if you can help us in any of the areas listed below please contact Brian directly at 077 477 56114 or [email protected] your assistance is much needed please.

  • 7am to 10am course set up
  • 9am to 3pm car park marshal
  • 11am to 4pm race marshal
  • 4pm to 6pm course take down

The club will be looking to get the season off to a great start with a big turnout, especially as hosts. For any athletes wishing to run, the club will pay your entry fee, but please first register with your team manager several days before hand so they have time to enter the team.

The race will also incorporate our trials for the Welsh Inter Regional Cross Country Championships at Dolerw Park, Newtown on Saturday 29th November 2025.

Please see the images below for details on the new timetable, course map and parking restrictions at Margam Park on the 11th October.

Medals will be presented at the finish line on Margam Park to the top 3 West Wales eligible athletes in all races from U11 to U20 in the Juniors and to the top 3 overall senior/masters, medals to the top 3 masters in the 35-44, 45-54, 55-64 & 65+ categories will be distributed after race day once all results have been published by the league.

To represent West Wales at Newtown athletes must again have one of the following qualifications:
A: – BIRTH; the athlete having been born in West Wales (Dyfed or West Glamorgan).
B: – RESIDENCE; a minimum of 9 months continuous residence in West Wales immediately prior to this event.

The top 13 West Wales eligible finishers at Margam Park will be selected for West Wales at Newtown in all age groups from U13 to M55+ age groups. M65+ athletes selection will be the first 4 finishers at Margam. Athletes outside of automatic selection spots or for those who were unable to run at Margam will be considered for selection once a team manager has been appointed. At this stage the region don’t have a team manager in place for Newtown, but if you can help the region out in one or more of the age groups, so our athletes can run, please email West Wales Chair Rob Campion at [email protected] to offer your assistance.

Inter Regional Teams:
U13, U15 & U17: 15 team members with 8 to score
U20: 15 team members with 4 to score
Seniors: 15 team members and 8 to score
Masters: 35, 45, 55: 15 team members per age group and 5 to score. 65+: 5 team members and 3 to score