Cross Country
Southern Cross Country League
Haslemere Border AC competes in the Southern Cross Country League, one of the premier cross country competitions in the region.
Our club has a proud history in cross country running, culminating in our historic 2016/17 Southern Cross Country League championship victory.
2025/26 Fixture List
The Southern Cross Country League features 6-7 multi-terrain events of around 5 miles in distance. All races commence at 11:00 AM.
| Date | Venue |
|---|---|
| 2 November 2025 | Benyons Inclosure, Silchester |
| 23 November 2025 | Bourne Woods, Farnham |
| 21 December 2025 | Lord Wandsworth College, Hook |
| 18 January 2026 | Chawton House, Alton |
| 8 February 2026 | 100 Acre Wood, Fareham (TBC) |
| 1 March 2026 | Alice Holt Forest, Farnham |
Important Notes:
- -Participants must wear club attire to compete
- -Entry is complimentary for registered competing members
- -Parking is typically limited at venues - carpooling encouraged
- -Meetups organized through the club's Facebook page
SCCL League Champions
SCCL websiteHBAC won the league championship in 2016/17. Here are our current standings for the 2025/26 season:
| Category | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5 | 1stJoint 1st! |
| Men | 59 | 3rd |
| Ladies | 66 | 2nd |
Regular Venues
Benyons Inclosure
Silchester
Bourne Woods
Farnham
Lord Wandsworth College
Hook
Chawton House
Alton
Alice Holt Forest
Farnham
Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Horndean
Pamber Forest
Tadley
Competition Details
- Season: October 2025 - March 2026
- Distance: Approximately 5 miles per race
- Teams: Men's, Women's, and Mixed categories
- Start Time: 11:00 AM for all races
Join Our XC Team
Cross country is a fantastic way to build strength, endurance, and team spirit. We welcome runners of all abilities to join our XC squad. The league emphasizes enjoyable and social participation over elite competition.
Non-competing members: Interested in upgrading to compete? Contact Karen at membership@hbac.co.uk
Why Cross Country?
Physical Benefits
- Builds overall running strength
- Improves cardiovascular fitness
- Develops mental toughness
- Varied terrain challenges all muscle groups
Team Spirit
- Compete as part of a team
- Support fellow club members
- Build lasting friendships
- Represent HBAC with pride
Championship Success - 2016/17
Our 2016/17 Southern Cross Country League championship remains one of the proudest moments in HBAC history, showcasing the dedication and talent of our runners and the strength of our club community.