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European City of Sport events

Belfast Schools Cross Country Championships

Date: March and April 2026

Venue: Various locations across Belfast

Category: European City of Sport


This annual event is for P6 and P7 pupils, with prizes awarded for the winning individual girls and boys, as well as teams.

The best placed teams and individuals from each heat will qualify for the final.  

If your school would like to take part, email [email protected].

Heats will take place on:   

Date  Times  Location  
Tuesday 10 March  10am Woodlands Playing Fields
Thursday 12 March  10am Orangefield Park
Tuesday 24 March 10am Grove Playing Fields
Thursday 26 March 10am Ormeau Park

The final will be held at 10am on Tuesday 28 April at City of Belfast (Mallusk) Playing Fields.

This event is organised by our council and is part of our European City of Sport 2026 programme, together with our leisure partners, GLL, and ACES – Worldwide Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation.

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