BUCS Host BUCS Cross Country Championships 2022-23

Here is your opportunity to be part of the BUCS Cross Country Championship legacy

The opportunity to host the BUCS Cross Country Championships 2022-23 is now open.

Status

The BUCS Cross Country Championships are the annual National Championships for Higher Education athletes.

In 2021- 22, Brunel University hosted BUCS cross-country championships at Horsenden Hill on the 5th of February 2022. This event saw over 1500 students from all over the UK come together for the one-day event. You can see a link to the 2021-22 event here.

BUCS Cross Country is one of the biggest and best events in the BUCS calendar and we are excited to receive applications to host in partnership with any interested University Athletic Union and/or University Sports Department.

Format

The one-day event currently features four races;

Men’s Long: Circa 10km [BUCS Points Available]

Men’s Short: 7-8km

Women’s Long: 7-8km [BUCS Points Available]

Women’s Short: 6-7.5km

[BUCS will apply for and obtain the necessary race permit]

Dates

The competition will take place on the 4 February 2023.

The date is set according to advice from the Home Nation Athletics Bodies in order to avoid a clash with other major endurance events.

Host Venue

This is where we need you!

The event is required to be hosted at one venue, we welcome bids from indvidual universities or neighbouring Universities. Smaller additional ancillary spaces may be required for event management purposes. The host venue is required to have responsibility for the facilities and will work with BUCS in the planning and delivery of the event. The venue should accommodate around 2000 competitors, 100 additional spectators and 50 event staff.

For more information on the host venue responsibilities, including specific facility requirements, please refer to the Bid Questionnaire. Please direct any questions to Jude Pickett.