Coventry Godiva Harriers

Race Calendar

Competitions

Coventry Godiva Harriers competes across track & field, cross country, road running, road walking and wheelchair racing.

Athletics competition at a stadium

The club competes in a wide range of competitions throughout the year, from local open meetings to national championships. Below is an overview of the main competitions and leagues we participate in.

Track & Field

The club competes in the Midland Men's & Women's League throughout the summer season, as well as the Youth Development League for junior athletes. Home fixtures are held at the Coventry City Track on the University of Warwick campus.

Cross Country

The club has a strong cross country tradition, competing in the Birmingham Cross Country Men's League Division 1 and the Midland Women's Cross Country League throughout the winter season.

Road Running & Relays

Godiva athletes compete in the MCAA 6-stage and 12-stage road relays at Sutton Park, as well as individual road races throughout the year. The club also has a road walking section.

Competitions for Young Athletes

Young athletes compete in the Youth Development League, county championships and national age group championships. The club encourages all junior athletes to experience competitive athletics from an early age.

Upcoming Events

Winter Fixtures 2026–2027

DayDateEventVenue
Monday28 Sep 2026ESAA Schools Cross Country CupPrincethorpe College
Saturday3 Oct 2026ERRA & Young Athletes Rod RelaysSutton Park
Sunday11 Oct 2026West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country LeagueWalsall Arboretum
Saturday17 Oct 2026West Midlands Schools Cross Country TrialsHimley Hall, Dudley
Saturday17 Oct 2026Midland Counties Cross Country RelaysUniversity of Worcester
Sunday25 Oct 2026Midland Race Walk Winter LeagueCoventry
Saturday31 Oct 2026ECCA National Cross Country RelaysMansfield
Sunday8 Nov 2026West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country LeagueWarley Woods
Sunday8 Nov 2026UK Cross ChallengeCardiff
Saturday14 Nov 2026Warwickshire Schools Cross Country TrialsStratford School
Saturday14 Nov 2026Birmingham & District Cross Country League / Midland Women's Cross Country LeagueAbington Park, Northampton
Saturday21 Nov 2026Schools Inter CountyHimley Hall, Dudley
Saturday21 Nov 2026Midland 5 & 7 Mile ChampionshipsHalesowen
Sunday22 Nov 2026Midland Race Walk Winter LeagueStourport
Saturday28 Nov 2026UK Cross ChallengeLiverpool
Saturday5 Dec 2026ESAA Schools Cross Country Cup FinalRatcliffe College, Leicestershire
Saturday5 Dec 2026Birmingham & District Cross Country League / Midland Women's Cross Country LeaguePittville Park, Cheltenham
Sunday6 Dec 2026West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country LeagueNewbold Revell
Sunday6 Dec 2026Midland Race Walk Winter LeagueCoventry
Sunday13 Dec 2026Warwickshire Cross Country ChampionshipsSolihull Riding School
Sunday13 Dec 2026European Cross Country ChampionshipsBelgrade, Serbia
Sunday10 Jan 2027West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country LeaguePingles Stadium, Nuneaton
Saturday16 Jan 2027West Midlands Schools Cross Country ChampionshipsWarley Woods
Saturday16 Jan 2027Birmingham & District Cross Country League / Midland Women's Cross Country LeagueTop Barn, Worcester / Cofton Park, Birmingham
Saturday16 Jan 2027UK Cross ChallengeAlexander Park, Scotland
Saturday16 Jan 2027England Athletics Indoor Combined Events and Senior Para ChampionshipsEIS Sheffield
Saturday23 Jan 2027Warwickshire Schools Cross Country ChampionshipsPrincethorpe College
Saturday30 Jan 2027Midland Cross Country ChampionshipsNewbold Comyn, Leamington Spa
Saturday6 Feb 2027BUCS Cross Country Championships / Schools County Cross Country Championships
Saturday6 Feb 2027England Athletics Indoor Age Group Championships (U16, U18, U20)EIS Sheffield
Sunday7 Feb 2027West Midlands Young Athletes Cross Country LeagueIpsley Meadows, Redditch
Saturday13 Feb 2027Birmingham & District Cross Country League / Midland Women's Cross Country LeagueBetley Court Farm, Stike / Welcombe Hills, Stratford upon Avon
Saturday20 Feb 2027English Cross Country ChampionshipsThoresby Park, Nottingham
Saturday20 Feb 2027UK Athletics Indoor ChampionshipsUtilita Arena, Birmingham
Saturday6 Mar 2027English Schools Cross Country ChampionshipsTemple Newsam, Leeds
Saturday6 Mar 2027England Athletics Age Group Combined Events and Junior Para ChampionshipsEIS Sheffield
Friday12 Mar 2027Independent Schools Cross Country ChampionshipsHimley Hall, Dudley
Friday12 Mar 2027BUCS Indoor ChampionshipsEIS Sheffield
Saturday13 Mar 2027Inter County Cross Country ChampionshipsWollaton Park, Nottingham
Saturday20 Mar 2027Schools International Cross Country ChampionshipsLeeds
Saturday20 Mar 2027National Year 7 & Primary Schools Cross Country ChampionshipsTBC
Saturday3 Apr 2027Midland Counties Spring Road RelaysSutton Park
Saturday17 Apr 2027ERRA Spring Road RelaysSutton Park
Saturday24 Apr 2027London MarathonLondon

Club Events

The Coventry Godiva Classic

An annual open track & field meeting hosted by the club at the Coventry City Track, attracting athletes from across the Midlands and beyond. The event includes IPC sanctioned wheelchair racing with electronic timing.

The Bettmann Cup

A historic club competition named after Siegfried Bettmann, founder of the Triumph Bike and Car Industry, who supported the club financially in the early 1900s.

Road Running

Club members participate in road races throughout the year, from local 5km events to marathons. The club has a strong road running tradition with many members completing major city marathons.

Road Walking

The road walking section competes in regional and national walking events. The section was formally started in the late 1930s and has been an important part of the club ever since.