Cardiff Cross Challenge

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Cardiff Cross Challenge
Llandaff Fields (22634785925).jpg
Llandaff Fields, where the 2023 edition was held
DateOctober-November
Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Event type Cross country
Distance9.6 km (men)
6.4 km (women)
Established1997

The Cardiff Cross Challenge, formerly known as the Reebok Cardiff International Cross-Country, McCain Cardiff Cross Challenge or British Athletics Cross Challenge #1, is an annual cross country running competition that takes place in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. First held in 1997, it usually takes place in October or November and gained World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold status, the highest-level designation awarded to international cross country races, in 2021.

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Since October 2017, the competition features elite races of 9.6 km for men and 6.4 km for women, though the distances have varied before then. In 1997 and 1998, the race took place inside the Cardiff Castle walls, but it now takes place in Llandaff Fields. [1] The race was founded and is still organized by Graham Finlayson. [2]

Past senior race winners

Edward Zakayo of Kenya won the men's race in 2022. Edward Zakayo.jpg
Edward Zakayo of Kenya won the men's race in 2022.
EditionDateMen's winnerTime (m:s)Women's winnerTime (m:s)
1st7 December 1997 [3] [4] Flag of Kenya.svg  Julius Kiptoo  (KEN)25:49Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Vikki McPherson  (GBR)24:44
2ndJanuary 1999 [5] [6] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Andrew Pearson  (GBR)30:54Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Tara Kryzywicki  (GBR)22:36
3rd1999/2000Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Nick Comerford  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Andrea Whitcombe  (GBR)
4th2000/01Flag of Kenya.svg  Albert Chepkirui  (KEN)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hayley Yelling  (GBR)
5thJanuary 2002 [7] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Ben Whitby  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Liz Yelling  (GBR)22:03
6th2002/03Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Spencer Barden  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hayley Yelling  (GBR)
7th2003/04Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Glyn Tromans  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hayley Yelling  (GBR)
8th2004/05Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Peter Riley  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hayley Yelling  (GBR)
9th2005/06Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Ben Noad  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Emily Pigeon  (GBR)
10th2006/07Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Ben Noad  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hatti Dean  (GBR)
11th2007/08Flag of Burundi.svg  Jean Ndayisenga  (BDI)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Andrea Whitcombe  (GBR)
12th2008/09Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Russell Dessaix-Chin  (AUS)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Susie Hignett  (GBR)
13th2009/10Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Andy Vernon  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hatti Dean  (GBR)
14th2010/11Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Frank Tickner  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Charlotte Purdue  (GBR)
15th2011/12Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Frank Tickner  (GBR)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Lauren Howarth  (GBR)
16th20 January 2013 [8] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Andy Vernon  (GBR)34:02 (10.37k)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Louise Damen  (GBR)25:21 (6.99k)
17th19 January 2014 [9] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Adam Hickey  (GBR)33:05 (10.37k)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Charlotte Purdue  (GBR)25:09 (6.99k)
18th18 January 2015 [10] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Adam Hickey  (GBR)33:36 (10.37k)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Lilly Partridge  (GBR)25:57 (6.99k)
19th24 January 2016 [11] [12] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Dewi Griffiths  (GBR)35:28Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Caryl Jones  (GBR)26:52
20th22 January 2017 [13] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Dewi Griffiths  (GBR)32:58 (10.37k)Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Jessica Judd  (GBR)26:15 (6.99k)
21st 14 October 2017 [14] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Sam Stabler  (GBR)26:28Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Jessica Judd  (GBR)19:39
22nd 13 October 2018 [15] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Charlie Hulson  (GBR)29:53Flag of Denmark.svg  Anna Emilie Møller  (DEN)21:48
23rd 12 October 2019 [16] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Marc Scott  (GBR)29:21Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Charlotte Arter  (GBR)21:31
24th 16 October 2021 [17] Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Hugo Milner  (GBR)27:18Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Charlotte Arter  (GBR)20:11
25th 15 October 2022 [18] Flag of Kenya.svg  Edward Zakayo  (KEN)26:20Flag of Kenya.svg  Pamela Kosgei  (KEN)20:21
26th 11 November 2023 [19] Flag of Uganda.svg  Keneth Kiprop  (UGA)28:32Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Megan Keith  (GBR)20:35
27th 9 November 2024 [20] Flag of Uganda.svg  Keneth Kiprop  (UGA)27:06Flag of Uganda.svg  Charity Cherop  (UGA)20:15
28th 8 November 2025 [21] Flag of Kenya.svg  Mathew Kipsang  (KEN)28:14Flag of Kenya.svg  Cynthia Chepkirui  (KEN)20:11

References

History of winners
  1. ↑ "Event information". CXC. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "Cardiff Cross Challenge organiser wants more investment in cross country". Fast Running. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "Amber is clear winner". Shepton Mallet Journal. 4 December 1997. p. 48. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  4. ↑ "Kenyans have a Castle triumph". South Wales Echo. 11 December 1997. p. 43. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  5. ↑ "Hayley flies in the mud". South Wales Evening Post. 22 January 1999. p. 52. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. ↑ "Reebok Arjo Wiggins Cross-Country Challenge - RESULTS". South Wales Echo. 21 January 1999. p. 51. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "Briton hits form". The Daily Telegraph. 14 January 2002. p. 46. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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  9. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #12847121" . Tilastopaja .
  10. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #12856059" . Tilastopaja .
  11. ↑ Sport, Full On. "Full On Sport - Cardiff Cross Country Challenge Race 5 - Senior Women and Masters Event Profile". www.fullonsport.com. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  12. ↑ Sport, Full On. "Online Event Registration Software for Race Directors and Event Organisers, Sports Club Management Software by www.fullonsport.com". www.fullonsport.com. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  13. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #12882027" . Tilastopaja .
  14. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #12900341" . Tilastopaja .
  15. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #12912681" . Tilastopaja .
  16. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #12935929" . Tilastopaja .
  17. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #12997488" . Tilastopaja .
  18. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #13022974" . Tilastopaja .
  19. ↑ "Athletics recap for meeting #13050274" . Tilastopaja .
  20. ↑ "Cardiff Cross Challenge | World Athletics Cross Country Tour | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  21. ↑ "Cardiff Cross Challenge | World Athletics Cross Country Tour | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
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