Current 2026/27 guidance
EYXC league
rules.
The essential eligibility, kit, safety and scoring guidance for East Yorkshire Cross Country League runners.
1–3
Eligibility, age and kit.
- Fully paid first-claim membership of one of the eleven participating clubs
- Current UKA affiliation and a valid personal UKA registration number
- Second-claim and guest runners are not permitted
- Minimum age is 17 at the first race; that date fixes the season age category
- Age categories for women and men: 17–39, then five-year groups from 40–44 through 70–74, plus 75+
- An official club vest, T-shirt or long-sleeve top must be the outer garment
4–6
Numbers, headphones and pace.
- Wear the race number clearly on the front, secured by four pins or bib clips
- Do not cover the club name or badge with the number
- Headphones, personal speakers and music devices are not permitted
- Be capable of approximately 15-minute-mile pace on typical cross-country terrain
2026/27 amendment
Best four individual results count.
For the 2026/27 season, individual and veteran prizes use each runner’s best four results from six races. Team prizes use each club’s best five team results from six.
- First six men and first four women score for their teams at each race
- Points match gender finishing position; the lowest accumulated score wins
- Complete all six races—or five plus marshal or help at the club-hosted race—to qualify for the season memento
8–11
Cancellations and compliance.
- The host club makes the final decision on a race cancellation
- A mid-season club change pauses league eligibility until the following season
- Kit, number or headphone breaches may lead to disqualification from that race
- Appeals should be made initially through the club representative
- All runners agree to UKA anti-doping regulations
Official documents
Check the latest before racing.
Rules and race arrangements can change. The official EYXC information and entry terms take priority if they differ from this summary.