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Cross country and relay events

  • Cross country and relay events for Belfast primary schools

    As part of our work to promote sport and healthy lifestyles, we run two dedicated running events for Belfast primary schools.

  • Cross country championships

    The annual Belfast Schools Cross Country Championships take place in March and April 2025.

    This annual event for P6 and P7 pupils has four local heats, held at parks throughout Belfast, which primary schools can enter.

    A finals event is then held at Mallusk Playing Fields, with prizes awarded for the winning individual girls and boys, as well as teams.

    Dates and venues for the 2025 heats and final
    Area Venue Date
    Primary School North Heat Grove Park Tuesday 4 March
    Primary School East Heat Orangefield Park Thursday 6 March
    Primary School South Heat Ormeau Park Tuesday 11 March
    Primary School West Heat Boucher Road Playing Fields Thursday 13 March
    Primary School Belfast Final Mallusk Playing Fields Wednesday 2 April

    For more information or to register your school for the cross country championships, email [email protected].

  • Relay event

    This annual event last took place on 15 October 2024.

    Pupils from schools across Belfast participated in the relay race, at Victoria Park, with prizes awarded for the winning teams in both the boys and girls’ races.

    For a full list of winners, email [email protected].

  • Register for future events

    For more information or to register your school for these events, email [email protected].

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Contact us

For more information and advice, get in touch.

[email protected]

028 9027 0344

Sports Development, Cecil Ward Building, 4-10 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BP

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