The English Cross Country Association (ECCA) is delighted to announce that on January 1st 2025, we will enter into a new sponsorship agreement with SportsShoes.com and Nike. The first event to benefit from this contract will be the English ‘National’ Cross Country Championship to be held at Parliament Hill, London, on February 22nd 2025.

SportsShoes are the UK’s leading online retailer for running products with over 30 years’ experience, they aim to help customers to “lead a happier and healthier life through running and fitness, and to help runners make the best product choices to achieve their fitness goals.” Supported by Nike,the partnership will assist the ECCA to develop all aspects of their cross country promotions. The partnership is for 3 years duration with options to extend built in.

The ECCA is a self-funded, voluntary association that promotes the English ‘National’ Cross Country and Relay championships and selects, manages and funds all representative English Cross Country teams on behalf of England Athletics.