The UK Athletics Endurance season runs from 1st September to 30th April. Wallasey AC competes in several competitions throughout the season including road racing, road relays, cross-country and multi terrain. For all team races you must be a Wallasey Athletic Club member and club vests must be worn. Most races in these competitions contribute towards the club's Grand Prix.
Wallasey Athletic Club actively participates in the Wirral Multi-Terrain Series, a league competition that takes place every Tuesday evening throughout the month of September. This series consists of four races, each set over a variety of challenging terrains. Competitors can expect to run across sand, rocks, mud, and hills, with race distances varying between 4.25 and 5.5 miles.
The league accommodates both men's and women's teams, with five scoring runners required for the Men's team and three for the Women's team. The club has the option to enter multiple teams in the competition. Trophies are awarded to the best overall Team, based on aggregate scores from all four races, as well as to individual athletes in various age groups, with the best three performances out of four races counting towards individual awards.
All participants must pre-enter the series, with registration available through the Nifty Entries website. The entry fees are set at £6 per race for senior competitors and £2 per race for Juniors, with a discounted rate of £21 available for those entering all four races in the series.
Each runner is issued a chipped bib, which is used for the entire series. This system enables accurate chip timing and ensures that race results are available on the evening of each event. The minimum age for participation in the Senior races is 15 years old on the night of the race. Young athletes, specifically those in the Under 15 and Under 13 categories, compete in a separate race, which typically covers a single lap of approximately two miles.
Second claim runners may take part in the series provided that their first claim club is not entered in the league.
For the most up-to-date details and announcements regarding the Wirral Multi-Terrain Series, participants and interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Wirral Multi Terrain Series Facebook page and the Nifty Entries website.
The Borders League is comprised of six local monthly road races, typically taking place from September to April. These events, which range from 4.5 to 6 miles in length, are generally scheduled for Sunday mornings. Upon completion of the series, there is a relay race and a presentation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of participants. Each club is responsible for hosting a race once every three years. The clubs participating in the league are based in Wirral, Cheshire, and North Wales, reflecting the league's regional scope.
The league is organised into four divisions: two for men and two for women. Wallasey AC currently competes in the first division for both genders. In each race, ten male runners and six female runners count towards the team score. However, all finishers play an important role, as their placements can influence the scoring by pushing runners from rival teams further down the results. Trophies are awarded to the best overall teams, based on aggregate scores from all six races, as well as to individual athletes in various age groups, with the best five performances out of six races counting towards individual awards.
Entry to Borders League races is currently free. Athletes with England Athletics (EA) membership have already been assigned a barcode. New members or those who have recently renewed their EA membership and cannot locate their names on the Borders barcode list must register for a barcode in advance, no later than the Thursday before the race. For assistance, participants should contact membership@wallaseyac.gmail.com.
A barcode system is used for recording race results. Registered runners can print their barcodes from the Borders League website and must carry them during each race. After finishing, runners receive a token, which, along with their barcode, is handed to the team manager for scanning.
The minimum age for participation is 15 years, as of 1st September before the start of the season. Second claim runners may compete, provided their first claim club does not take part in the league.
For the most up-to-date details and announcements regarding the Borders League, participants and interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Borders League website.
Wallasey Athletic Club takes part in the Liverpool & District Cross-Country League and enters teams into various championship events. The Liverpool & District Cross-Country league consists of a series of three races, held from October through January, followed by a championship race in February. The courses for these events typically range from 5 to 6 miles in length. Championship races include Merseyside, Northern and National competitions, and these are open to all age categories. All runners are strongly encouraged to wear cross-country spikes to ensure optimal performance and safety on the varied terrain.
The Liverpool & District league accommodates both men's and women's teams, with five scoring runners required for the Men's team and four for the Women's team. The club has the option to enter multiple teams in the competition. Trophies are awarded to the best overall teams, based on aggregate scores from all three races. Trophies are also awarded to the best teams and first three individuals at the championship races.
Pre-entry is required for Liverpool & District race 2 (Sefton Park) as well as all championship races. Other league races are free to enter.
At the finish line, participants will be given a token, which must be handed back to the club representative. The club representative will then complete a team results envelope that will be passed to the organisers. Merseyside, Northern, and National races are chip timed.
The minimum age for participation is 17 years, as of 1st September before the start of the season. Second claim runners may compete, provided their first claim club does not take part in the league.With the exception of race at Clarke Gardens (Championships), second claim runners may compete provided their first claim club does not participate in the League. No second claim runners in the Championships.
For the most up-to-date details and announcements regarding the cross-country, participants and interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Liverpool & District,, Merseyside AA, Northern Athletics and English Cross-Country Union websites.
Wallasey AC compete in the road relays races organised by North West Counties and Northern Athletics.
The North West Counties races comprise of teams of four for men and three for women and young athletes. The Northern Athletics races comprise of teams of six for men, four for women and three for young athletes.
The races accommodate both men's and women's and young athletes races. The club has the option to enter multiple teams in the competition. Pre-entry is required and will be completed by the club captains.
Chip timing is used for all events and results are available on the day.
Age categories are based on the runners age as of 1st September before the start of the season. Second claim runners cannot compete.
For the most up-to-date details and announcements regarding the road relays, participants and interested parties are encouraged to visit the official Nifty Entries and Northern Athletics websites.
The Grand Prix is organised to promote healthy competition among club runners throughout the season. This event consists of several divisions to ensure fair participation. For men, there are two separate divisions, while women and juniors each compete within their own distinct divisions.
Points are awarded based on finishing position within each division. The first runner to cross the finish line in a division receives 30 points, the second runner earns 29 points, and subsequent runners are awarded points in descending order.
To determine the Grand Prix champion, the points earned from all races throughout the season are totalled. However, only the best 13 results out of the 18 races are counted towards the final tally. This ensures consistency and rewards sustained performance.
In addition to the overall Grand Prix champion, there are awards presented for second and third place finishers in each division, recognising their achievements across the season.
For the most up-to-date details and announcements regarding the Grand Prix, participants and interested parties are encouraged to visit the Grand Prix page.
Last Update: 20th March 2026