Each year, clubs and schools from around the county compete in the Norfolk Sportshall League – a fun competition for under 11s through to under 15s.

Athletes of all abilities take part. These are an ideal introduction to competition for younger athletes and also provide challenge for more experienced and able athletes too. 

2025 League Match Dates

Match 1 – Sat 25th Oct -Sportspark UEA

Match 2 – Sat 15th Nov-Sportspark UEA

Match 3 – Sat 29th Nov -Sportspark UEA

County Championships - Sat 10th Jan 2026 - Sportspark UEA

Cross Country Grand Prix

Ryston Runners AC provide an Open Cross-Country Grand Prix Series every year - 6 races - from October to March. Races take place in woods at Shouldham Warren, in West Norfolk, on various Sundays starting at 10:30am These races are suitable for runners of all ages and all abilities.

Shouldham Warren is a beautiful undulating wooded area with well developed trails. Underfoot conditions vary dependant upon the weather.

Race Dates

Sunday October 5th 2025

Sunday November 2nd 2025

Sunday December 7th 2025

Sunday January 11th 2026

Sunday February 8th 2026

Sunday March 15th 2026

10:30 - Under 9 (up to Year 4): 800m
10:40 - Under 11 (Years 5&6): 2km 
11:00 - Under 13 (Years 7&8) & 15 (Years 9&10): 3km 
11:20 - Under 17s/ Seniors / Masters

Under 17s alternate: 5km, 4.5km, 6.5km, 5km, 4.5km, 6.5km
Seniors (inc. U20) & Masters alternate: 5km, 9km, 6.5km, 5km, 9km, 6.5km

(Masters Categories: MM35/40/45/50/55/60/65+, FM35/40/45/50/55/60/65+)

Norfolk Cross Country Championships

The start & finish remains near the cafe and there will be 2 laps for the senior / U20M race again.

Spectators have a great view of the course and can see athletes across a wide area. Athletes will find it interesting and varied with plenty of ups and downs.

U13s, U15s, U17s, U20s and Seniors have the opportunity to qualify for the British Inter Counties Cross Country Championships on 7 March 2026 representing Norfolk.

Entries are non-refundable and unfortunately cannot be deferred but transfers to another runner are available until midnight on 25/12/2025.