Cross Country | Istead and Ifield Harriers

As usual, Istead runners will be taking part in both the Kent Fitness and the Kent League cross-country series in the 2025/26 season.

Dates for the two leagues are as follows:

Kent League

Sat 11^th October 2025	Footscray Meadows Sidcup
Sat 18^th October 2025	Somerhill School, Tonbridge
Sat 15^th November 2025	Danson Park, Bexleyheath
Sat 6^th December 2025	Swanley Park, Swanley
Sat 13^th December 2025	Norman Park, Bromley

Kent Fitness League

9^th November 2025	Swanley Park, Swanley
23^rd November 2025	Oxleas Wood, Eltham
30^th November 2025	Knole Park, Sevenoaks
4^th January 2026	Minnis Bay, Birchington
11^th January 2026	Betteshanger Park, Deal
8^th February 2026	Allhallows, Haven Holiday Park
22^nd February 2026	Mote Park, Maidstone

The 2024/25 series ended with Istead & Ifield Harriers finishing 8th overall in the Kent Fitness league, with the ladies team finishing 9th and the men’s 7th.

Istead runners also attained two notable achievements – Keith Fairbanks was both the overall male champion and the M40 champion, while Helen Fooks gained the accolade of Most Improved Runner – an honour for both the individuals and for the club – well done!