XCS Editorial

Thirty years of dirt: the European XC Championships (est 1994)

The European Cross Country Championships have been a cornerstone of the athletics calendar since their inception in 1994. ...

FFH1: International Cross Country Championships 1924

On the first Friday of every month, I take a look back at an interesting moment or event from the sport's history, just because I...

XC Spikes v Trail Shoes in 2024

Running clubs around the country grapple with competing opinions on whether trail shoes are a valid alternative to spikes during the cross country season. XCS...

Adidas XCS XC Spikes - AW2024 Review

According to Adidas these are "Cross-country running spikes made in part with recycled materials. Own the course, and crush your time goals in these adidas...

Hoka Crescendo XC Spikes Review - AW24

Hoka say: "Built off the blueprints of the Crescendo MD, the new Crescendo XC delivers an approachable race flat for the cross-country crowd. Geared for...

New Balance FuelCell XC7 v5 - AW24 XC Spike Review & Weigh-In

A review of the New Balance XC7 v5 AW24 xc spike, including a surprise XCS Water Absorption Test ...

Asics Resurgence XC Review: AW 2024

According to Asics: "The RESURGENCE™ XC cross-country shoe is designed to help you achieve new personal bests more comfortably. Its upper construction helps provide advanced...

UK XC Calendar 2024/25

A regularly updated list of the major UK cross country races in 2024/25. To save you navigating the UKA Events Calendar in Excel format. ...

What length XC spikes to use in the UK

Spikes - 6mm to 18mm and every 3mm in between, but what length when? ...