Race Location
Trent Park, Enfield
Race Information
There is no need to pre-register you can turn up on the day. Competitors should report to the Heathside flag at the start where running numbers, club vests and spikes if required will be available. Athletes should arrive at least 30 minutes before their race for warm up and briefing.
12.45 pm U11 Boys and Girls 2,000m
13.00 pm U13 Boys and Girls 3,000m
13.20 pm U15 Boys and Girls 4,000m
13.45 pm U17 Men and Women 5,000m
The Course
The course is run over playing fields and is generally flat although some parts of the course can be muddy.
Scoring
First 4 Athletes to score in both the Boys and Girls Team Competitions.
Boys and Girls run together this year over the same distance with separate finishing funnels. In this race however the Age Groups are split with the Girls starting 5 mins after the Boys.
Age Groups equate to U11 = School Years Yrs 4/5/6, U13 = Yrs 7/8, U15 = Yrs 9/10 and U17 = Yrs 11/12
This race will score in the Club Junior XC Points Championship.
Message from Organisers
Dear Runner,
On behalf of Barnet & District Athletic Club, I have pleasure inviting your club to compete in the above cross-country race, of approximately 5 miles, which takes place on Saturday 27th November, at Trent Country Park, Cockfosters Road, Barnet EN4 0JZ. Please see an invitation attached. The race starts at 2:30pm.
This is an annual event which we are very proud to host. The Fraternity Cup was first held 88 years ago and, with the exception of a few years during the Second World War, had been contested every year ever since. Sadly, we did of course have to cancel last year’s event due to COVID-19, but now it’s back!
This is an open event and we always hope to see as many competitors as possible taking part. It also provides an opportunity for fans of cross country running to race in Trent Park, which we consider to be one of the finest venues in London! Whilst we cannot predict what the conditions will be like on the day, we hope for some more rain between now and the end of November, to ensure the course provides a true cross country experience for you all!
As usual, the event will also run in conjunction with the North West London Young Athletes League. In addition, the senior races to contest the Fraternity & Sorority Cups will, once again, also incorporate a fixture of the Chingford League, so we hope to see even more runners on the start line!
An important point to note - because of damage to the main events field at Trent Park, caused by a large event held there during the summer, it is not possible for us to use this part of the Park for the foreseeable future. Therefore, all the races will take part over an alternative course. Please advise your members, many of whom will no doubt have participated in this event before, to arrive early so that they can familiarise themselves with the new course. Course maps are attached, together with a copy of the programme.
I do hope to see you and your teams at this event. Please contact me if you have any queries.
Best wishes, Rob Scott
Robert Scott
Promotions Secretary
Barnet & District Athletic Club
07775 698234
