Northern Police Cross Country League

Welcome to the

Northern Police Cross Country and Trail Leagues

The League formed in July 1967 and for over 57 years has attracted runners from most of the police forces across the north of England.

The league now stages 11/12 fixtures each season that starts in early October through to late March. Each fixture attracts between 25 and 80 runners.

In recent years the league has gone from strength to strength, despite the pressures of securing time-off from police duties. We have recently added an 11th and 12th fixture that add a better chance to attend the FIVE required fixtures to score maximum points!

Due too falling numbers we decided to suspend the 'Trail' League. It was felt that we may have too many fixtures on offer but will simply continue to 'boulster' the original Winter Cross Country League.

All information about the XC League and Trail Series, past and present is contained in this website.

For further information contact the League Secretary:

Steve Broadbent

New XC Season - 2025/2026

For 2025/2026 we have twelve great fixtures plus the Nationals. Venue details will be published here prior to each race.

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Next Fixtures....

Fixture #8 - Cannock - Staffordshire - 1.30pm Wednesday 7 January 2026

Fixture Cancelled due to snow and ice conditions.

Recheduled to 25 February 2026

Fixture #8 - North Yorkshire - Wednesday 21 January 2026

The next fixture us to be kindly hosted by Simon Fricke and his team from North Yorkshire.

Wednesday 21 January 2026 starting at 1.30pm.

Venue: The Knavesmire public house - Albemarle Rd, York YO23 1ER

NOT from the Panthers Sports Club as previous years.

Course

Situated on ‘The Knavesmire’, an area of common land between Knavesmire Road and Tadcaster Road, a short walk from the Knavesmire pub.

The course consists of three laps of approximately 1.6 miles in length giving a total run of approximately 5 miles. The route is entirely on grass/trail so is suitable for spikes and contains a couple of small hills and possibly mud if we’re lucky with the weather.

Toilets and basic changing facilities are provided at The Knavesmire which will be available from 12.30.

Baggage can be left in the pub during the event but valuables are best locked in vehicles.

Post-Race Food

Post-race food will be provided at the Knavesmire from around 2.30pm.

Directions

The Knavesmire public house is situated at the junction of Albermarle Road and Queen Victoria Street.

From the South, West or East use the A64 and come into York on Tadcaster Road (A1036), turning right onto Knavesmire Road.

From the North use the A59 into York, turn right onto Dalton Terrace, right onto Tadcaster Road and then left onto Knavesmire Raod.

Parking is available along the length of Knavesmire Road and also along Racecourse Road behind the grandstand free of charge.

Previous Fixture

Fixture #7- Rivington - Lancashire - 1.30 pm, Monday 29 December 2025

Results and Report

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our new 'Christmas Bonus Fixture' at Rivington Woods on Monday, hosted by Lancashire.

I think everyone enjoyed the course which was relatively flat, but a tad longer than usual. Over 6.5 miles.

Nevertheless, a good way to burn off even more Christmas calories!

Robert Sparkes (Humberside) had a phenomenal run winning the race and receiving a spot prize.

David Wilson (West Midlands) was our only Midlands League entry, but cruised in behind Rob in 2nd. Dave won a spot prize for travelling the furthest today!

We had Guest runners from Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde AC with Sofia Leonard first lady.

Our 2nd lady was Louise Ambler, from the Prison Service, our first entrant into the League from this Service which is fantastic! Louise also won a Spot Prize for 1st League lady.

Some of our runners entered into the spirit of Christmas and wore festive dress. Carol and Dave Wilkinson from Lancashire won a joint 'festive dress' Spot Prize.

The post-race hot (alcofree) mulled wine seemed to go down well, utilising a new 5K hot drinks despenser recently purchased for the League. This will be used at future fixtures for brewing hot drinks.

Thank you to Dave Wood (GMP) for time-keeping. Jim O'Donnell for marshalling. Dave Watkinson also provided three more marshals from his walking Club who helped keep the course in check, as some flags did go missing in one section of the course!

Delicious hot soup and a roll in the cafe wrapped up what I hope was a fabulous festive afternoon for everyone.

Here are the results and a few pictures...

NPCCL - Fixture #07 - Rivington Woods - Lancashire 29 December 2025 Northern
25B	25M	25F	First	Surname	Force	BIB	L	M/F	Vet	LANC
1	1		Robert	Sparkes	Humberside	116	NL	M		40.51
2	2		David	Wilson	West Midlands	142	ML	M	V40	45.40
3	3		Rob	Grantham	Cheshire	182	NL	M	V50	46.48
4	4		Stuart	Ford	BWFAC	159	G	M	V40	48.56
5	5		Sam	Needham	Cheshire	71	NL	M		50.35
6		1	Sofia	Leonard	BWFAC	200	G	F		52.35
7	6		Stuart	Edon	Cheshire	177	NL	M	V50	52.57
8	7		Andrew	Manson	Cheshire	110	NL	M	V45	53.13
9	8		Simon	Banfield	Lancashire	31	NL	M	V50	54.10
10		2	Louise	Ambler	Prison Service	4	NL	F	V40	54.16
11	9		Liam	Tyson	West Yorkshire	113	NL	M	V45	56.33
12	10		Paul	Doran	Merseyside	158	NL	M	V40	57.00
13		3	Janine	Fallon	Lancashire	37	NL	F	V45	57.55
14	11		Dave	Farrar	Merseyside	6	NL	M	V50	59.03
15		4	Laura	Lawler	Lancashire	68	NL	F	V55	60.45
16		5	Lisa	Grantham	Cheshire	58	NL	F	V50	61.13
17	12		Anthony	Blight	BWFAC	170	G	M	V50	61.58
18	13		David	Edon	Cheshire	75	NL	M	V60	63.09
19	14		Dave	Wilkinson	Lancashire	36	NL	M	V65	63.46
20	15		Andrew	Guest	Humberside	40	NL	M	V50	64.14
21	16		Carl	Horth	Humberside	85	NL	M	V40	65.00
22		6	Vicky	Kehoe	Cheshire	132	NL	F	V50	65.52
23	17		Mark	Porter	Lancashire	2	NL	M	V60	71.35
24		7	Carol	Wilkinson	Lancashire	117	NL	F	V60	73.36
25		8	Jacqueline	Blight	Social Services	22	NL	F	V60	78.03
26	18		Dave	Watkinson	Lancashire	100	NL	M	V70	78.16
27		9	Heather	Mitchell	West Yorkshire	46	NL	F	V70	86.52
28	19		Steve	Broadbent	Lancashire	1	NL	M	V65	2LAP
29		10	Eloise	Mitchell	Lancashire	3	NL	F	V40	2LAP
30		11	Susanne	Leonard	BWFAC	99	G	F	V55	2LAP
31	20		Jim	O'Donnell	Civil Service	200	NL	M	V75	MAR
32	21		Dave	Wood	GMP		NL	M	V60	TIME

All Results - Click Here for Snapshot Summary of Each Fixture

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Excel Tables contain various worksheets containing detailed results data.

Dates Set for 2025/2026 with all County venues confirmed

Fixtures start at 1.30pm on a Wednesday unless otherwise stated...

Fixture 1 – 1 October 2025 – Cleveland – Confirmed
Fixture 2 – Friday 17 October 2025 – North Wales – Confirmed
Fixture 3 – 29 October 2025 – Cheshire – Confirmed
Fixture 4 – 12 November 2025 – Cumbria – Confirmed
Fixture 5 – 26 November 2025 – South Yorkshire – Confirmed (North+Mids)
Fixture 6 – 10 December 2025 – Derbyshire – Confirmed (North+Mids)

Christmas Bonus Fixture:

Fixture 7 - Monday 29 December 2025 - Lancashire - Confirmed

2026

Fixture 8 – 7 January 2026 – Staffordshire – Confirmed (North+Mids)
Fixture 9 – 21 January 2026 - North Yorkshire – Confirmed
Fixture 10 – 11 February 2026 – Humberside – Confirmed
Fixture 11 – Friday 20 February 2026 – Merseyside – Confirmed

PSUK Nationals:

Fixture 12 – 4 March 2026 – GMP – PSUK National – Confirmed

Final Presentation Fixture:

Fixture 13 – 25 March 2026 – West Yorkshire - Confirmed

Further details of each venue will be added here two weeks prior to each fixture.

2025/26 Season League Race Entry Point

12 Fixtures - £20
Single Fixture - £5

Please enter using our secure BookitZone System. Cost includes your booking fee.

https://bookitzone.com/steve_broadbent/PkjFFX

Participating Northern Police Forces

Cheshire

Cleveland

Cumbria

Durham

GMP

Humberside

Lancashire

Lincolnshire

Merseyside

North Yorkshire

North Wales

Northumbria

South Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

Do you wish to run in the League? Contact your Force Secretary for more information

If you wish to participate in the League please contact your Force representative who will liaise with you over transport to attend each fixture or you may chose to travel direct.

We now have an entry system and you may enter either up to six or all 12 fixtures at the start of the season. Just follow the Book it Zone links below.

It is possible to enter your own local 'Host' fixture and not compete in the other fixtures. You will just need to pay £4 on-line or on the day. If you intend to enter more than one fixture then we ask you complete a six or 12 fixture on-line entry.

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