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NATIONAL XC RELAYS & AUTUMN OPEN 2025

National Cross Country Relay Championships & Autumn Open Festival National Sports Campus Abbotstown Sunday 19 th  October 2025   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 19 th  October 2025  at the  National Sports Campus Abbotstown. 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.   ·       1 st  Race Senior Mixed Relay at 11.00am   ·       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   Links:   ·       Schedule of Events & Course Map ·       Parking, Directions & Traffic Plan ·       Autumn Open Flyer ·       DSD XC Relay Teams 2025   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 Stewards – enter through Gate B and exit via the Main Entrance – you will not be able to enter through the Main Entrance of the National Sports Campus. 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 available here Autumn Open & National Juvenile Cross Country Relays 2025 - Buy Tickets Please note:        There will be no cash entry on the day                                    Adult tickets purchased on the day at the gate will be €15 Event Preview Autumn Open Set to Ignite National Cross Country Season - Athletics Ireland Wishing all athletes the very best of luck! Yours in Sport   Sharon Wilson Director of Athletics Operations

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