Cross Country
18 Nov 2023
18 Nov 2023
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
The London Youth Games 2023-24 calendar commences with our single biggest event – Cross Country.
This event is for young people aged 9 – 16 (please see exact DOB and age categories in entry info). To enquire or enter, please contact your local borough using the search field below.
18 Nov 2023
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
The following age categories are eligible to compete in this Cross Country event for both genders (boys and girls);
| Age Category | Oldest DOB | Youngest DOB |
| U11 | 01/09/2012 | 31/08/2014 |
| U13 | 01/09/2010 | 31/08/2012 |
| U15 | 01/09/2008 | 31/08/2010 |
| U17 | 01/09/2006 | 31/08/2008 |
Each borough is permitted to have 12 competitors per age category, per gender. This provides each borough with a maximum of 96 competitors.
As long as competitors meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Games Rules to represent their chosen borough, there is no additional criteria that must be met.
Competitors should ensure they have adequate experience competing at the distance listed for their age category and gender.
The closing date for borough’s to submit their squads is;
5pm, Wednesday 8th November 2023.
All competitors must be entered by a council staff member, or nominated team manager in advance of the deadline listed.
Competitors/parents should be aware that the closing date listed is for borough’s to submit their squad. It is advised you make contact to confirm your entry in advance of this deadline.
Use the ‘Contact Your Borough’ search bar below to find the relevant contact for your team. Please type the name of the borough instead of using post code e.g. Bexley.
- Registration: 09:00 – 10:00
- Team Manager Briefing: 10:15
| EVENT / RACE* | START TIME | RACE DISTANCE | BIB COLOUR |
| Race 1 (U15 Girls) | 10:50 | 2K | BLUE |
| Race 2 (U15 Boys) | 11:05 | 3K | GREEN |
| Race 3 (U11 Girls) | 11:25 | 1.4K | PINK |
| Race 4 (U11 Boys) | 11:40 | 1.4K | WHITE |
| Race 5 (U13 Girls) | 11:55 | 2K | RED |
| Race 6 (U13 Boys) | 12:15 | 2K | YELLOW |
| Race 7 (U17 Girls) | 12:30 | 3K | ORANGE |
| Race 8 (U17 Boys) | 13:00 | 4.5K | PURPLE |
- Approximate Finish Time: 13:45
- Medals: Ongoing throughout the day.
*Participants are welcome to come in line with their race times however Team Managers must sign in all competitors that they are expecting within the registration time window. All athletes must be at the start line 10 minutes before their race starts.
18 Nov 2023
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
Please see LYG23_Cross Country_Info_Competition Day Information+Venue Guide for information on parking, venue guides and a reminder of key rules and timings
18 Nov 2023
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
18 Nov 2023
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
18 Nov 2023
9:00am
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, NW5 1QR
Download a PDF here – LYG2022-23 FULL Results Summary.
For link to individual results please see MYLAPS Sporthive Event Results.
contact your borough to enter
