NATIONAL XC RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS & AUTUMN OPEN FESTIVAL 2026
National Cross Country Relay Championships & Autumn Open Festival
National Sports Campus Abbotstown
Sunday 18th October 2026
The National Uneven Age Inter-Club and Even Age Mixed Cross Country Relays and the Autumn Open International Cross Country Festival will take place this Sunday 18th October 2026 at the National Sports Campus Abbotstown.
A reminder that Relays are a Team Event - last minute withdrawals put the full team at risk of not being able to compete.
All Teams competing have been pre-registered - look out for the DSD Flag and check in with a DSD Official to collect your race number. Parents and Athletes DO NOT need to attend the Check-In Tent as all DSD numbers will have been collected by the Team Manager.
· Juvenile Relays begin at 11.30am (note times are approximate)
· Check in and get your number from the DSD Official at the DSD flag
· Please be there at least 75 mins your race to allow number collection and warm up
· Club Singlet must be worn
· Be prepared for all types of weather
· Bring food and drink as delays can happen
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NOTE:
Coaches will be on hand to warm-up athletes and will also walk the course before race start time – please note the time that your coach has advised to arrive. It is important that you be on-time as Coaches are unable to wait to start warm-up and walk the course.
Parking
Please follow the Signage and directions from An Gardai and Traffic.
Arrive early to allow time for traffic and parking – Stewards will direct you to the closest available carpark depending on your time of arrival.
Spectator Tickets
Tickets are € 11 per person and available here in advance
Please note: U16s go free and do not require a ticket
There will be no cash entry on the day
Adult tickets purchased at the gate on the day will be €15
Wishing all athletes the very best of luck!
Yours in Sport
Sharon Wilson
Director of Athletics Operations
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