71 photos as thousands head to Sedgefield for National Cross Country Championships
Patrick Gouldsbrough Sun, 22 February 2026 at 8:22 am UTC·6 min read Thousands of runners and spectators descended on Sedgefield for the 2026 English National Cross Country Championships. The event was held in Hardwick East Park on Saturday (February 21), returning to County Durham for the first time in 25 years.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Over 3,800 runners signed up to take part in the athletics event, representing hundreds of clubs. Cross Country Nationals Sedgefield 2026 (Image: ANDY FUTERS/NORTHERN ECHO) Among them were many of England’s best athletes, some of whom have competed for the nation at international events. The 2026 English National Cross Country Championships...