Race Day Info

Queen's Park Harriers invites clubs to compete in the 78th annual Liddiard Cross Country Trophy race which will be run under UKA rules. ​We hope to see many of the teams who have competed over the years, plus new ones.​​

Want to learn more about this prestigious and historic cross country fixture, read about the history of the Liddiard Trophy.​

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Date​​

Saturday 31st October 2026

See various race start times below

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Venue

Kinsbury Baptist Church Hall, 19 Slough Lane, London NW9 8QG  [Google Maps]

There will be clear signage from the Church Hall to the start line, a 600m walk away (see map below).

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• Number collection and bag drop

• Toilets, changing and washing facilities (no showers).

• Refreshments: hot drinks, cakes, sandwiches and snacks.

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Course

Fryent Country Park, Kingsbury, Middlesex  [Google Maps]

The terrain is undulating grass land; can become water-logged and muddy after rain. Spikes are recomended, but not essential. Races start and finish in the park, with each distance having a different route.
​See detailed course map below

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Getting there​​

Public Transport

The nearest tube is Kingsbury (Jubilee Line) and then a 1 mile "warm up" jog to the starting area.

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Bus routes 302 (Mill Hill–Kensal Rise) and 83 (Golders Green–Alperton) stop at Slough Lane, close to the Church Hall.

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By Car

Parking is very limited. Please do not park on grass verges; you will get a ticket.

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Start times​​

The afternoon starts with the juniors in the North West London Athletes Cross Country League, followed by the Liddiard Trophy and Patricia O'Connor Cup races*.

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• 13:00 – U12 - 2,000m  (1 small lap)

• 13:15 – U14 - 3,000m  (1 large lap)

• 13:45 – U16 - 4,000m  (1 mini lap & 1 large lap)

• 14:15 – U18 - 5,000m  (1 small lap & 1 large lap)

• 14:15 – Seniors* - 5 miles  (1 small lap & 2 large laps)

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Men and women, and boys and girls run the same distances, together in all fixtures.​

The Under 18s start at the same time as the Seniors, though run a different course.

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Entry​​

​Visiting club entries should be made via a representative at your running club. Entry fee is £10 per athlete, and your club should email Malcolm French no later than Saturday 24th October 2026 with a list of names and EA number of each runner who wishes to compete.​ ​Second claim runners may compete if their first claim club is not competing.​​​​​​​​​​

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For members of Queen's Park Harriers, entry is included with your membership, you can now sign up using our new club racing registration portal. If you are available to volunteer please email  liddiard@qph.org.uk

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