The DRL cross country (sometimes written as XC) league races are included in your KADS membership. To take part all you need is a club vest or T shirt and trail shoes. You don't need EA membership, or to pay or register. Just turn up and run.
Cross country spikes are useful at some races to help with grip in the mud, but some runners only ever use trail shoes.
The races start on a Sunday morning at 11am and are around 5 miles long. They're on grass, trails, mud and through the occasional puddle. Look out for location details, parking and so on in emails closer to each event.
Cross country spikes are useful at some races to help with grip in the mud, but some runners only ever use trail shoes.
The races start on a Sunday morning at 11am and are around 5 miles long. They're on grass, trails, mud and through the occasional puddle. Look out for location details, parking and so on in emails closer to each event.
Derby Runner (BDL) Cross Country League 25-26 Series Standings
Race #1 Shipley Country Park Sunday 5th October 2025
Race #2 Chaddesden Sunday 9 November 2025
Race #3 Ilkeston 7 December 2025
Race #4 Bramcote Sunday 11 January 2026
Race #5 Holmebrook Sunday 15 February 2026
Not sure if Cross Country is for you?
There isn't a better feeling than putting on your Kads vest and racing for the club. The fact that your representing your club, running with team mates and also taking in some spectacular locations, what is more to like?
Don't be put off by the term "race". All abilities attend the races and everyone gets a big KADS cheer at the finish line, like we say we go as a team and come back as a team.
If you attend all 5 races you will get recognition at the next presentation night, however don't worry if you can't attend them all just make sure you come long when you can.
Lets make this the winter of KADS!!!!
Don't be put off by the term "race". All abilities attend the races and everyone gets a big KADS cheer at the finish line, like we say we go as a team and come back as a team.
If you attend all 5 races you will get recognition at the next presentation night, however don't worry if you can't attend them all just make sure you come long when you can.
Lets make this the winter of KADS!!!!