CROSS COUNTRY 2026

CROSS COUNTRY 2026 Cross Country League 1 Newbridge House, Donabate Sunday, 13th September, 2026 To kick off the season for 2026, the first of three Dublin Cross Country Leagues will take place at Newbridge House, Donabate on Sunday, 13th September 2026 from 11am. We would like to invite all of our athletes to take part in the League & Championship events over the course of the 2026 Season. The XC Leagues are open to all registered members from U9 upwards and are a great introduction to a competition event in a relaxed fun setting starting off at a shorter distance in League 1 and progressively getting longer in Leagues 2 & 3. League Points System: Points are awarded to the Top 20 athletes on the day with all athletes who finish receiving bonus points in each race. The Top 6 in each Age Group receive awards based on points accumulated across the course of the Leagues (trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and boxed medals for 4th, 5th,6th). Age Categories: · U8 (born 2019 – U8’s can step up to U9 for XC competitions) · U9 (born 2018 & 2019) · U10 (born 2017) · U11 (born 2016) · U12 (born 2015) · U13 (born 2014) · U14 (born 2013) · U15 (born 2012) · U16 (born 2011) · U17 (born 2010) · U18 (born 2009) · U19/U20 (born 2008 & 2007) All XC Leagues entries will be co-ordinated and submitted online by DSD Officials Entries are currently open for League 1 – please click here to submit League 1 entry Entries will close at Thursday 3rd September at 9pm. · 1st race at 11am (note times are approximate) · Check in and get your number at the DSD flag · Please be there at least an hour before you race to collect your number and warm up · Club Singlet must be worn (Please find the link to order below) Shop | DSD Athletics Club · Be prepared for all types of weather · Bring food and drink as delays can happen Volunteers/Officials Clubs are required to provide volunteers at all events. In order to ensure that our coaches can concentrate on their athletes we look to parents to help when required and your co-operation will be much appreciated. Please let us know if you are available via the League 1 online entry form. Dublin Cross Country Competition Calendar 2026 Dublin XC Competition Dates for your diary: · Sunday 13th September Dublin Juvenile XC League 1 Venue: Newbridge House, Donabate · Sunday 4th October Dublin Juvenile Even Age XC & Novice Championships Venue: Phoenix Park · Sunday 11th October Dublin Juvenile XC League 2 Venue: TBC · Sunday 18th October Autumn Open/National Juvenile Relay Championships Venue: Abbotstown · Sunday 1st November Dublin Juvenile Uneven Age and U20 & Senior XC Championships Venue: TBC · Sunday 22nd November National Juvenile Even Age, U20 & Senior XC Championships Venue: Abotstown · Sunday 6th December National Juvenile Uneven Age & Novice XC Championships Venue: TBC · Date TBC Dublin Juvenile XC League 3 Venue: TBC Document Links: · DSD 2026 XC League 1 Entry Form · XC League 1 Race Schedule · XC League 1 Course Map · XC League 1 Location & Directions · 2026 XC Fixture Calendar · 2026 Age Categories Any queries please don't hesitate to contact us: John Walsh – Head of Juvenile Co-ordination & Logistics (juvenile@dsdathletics.ie) Sharon Wilson – Director of Athletics Operations (dsdregistrar@gmail.com) Yours in Sport Sharon Wilson Director of Athletic Operations