Incorporating the Bannister Cup
This race also hosts the Bannister cup for United Hospital students, with a separate scoring system from the LUCA XC League.
Bannister Cup:
There is no individual UH championship, but results are presented for just UH athletes in order to compute the team competition. The Bannister cup is awarded to the team who have the lowest number of combined points from their first three men and two women finishing. The minimum score is 9.
Information on UH eligible athletes can be found here. If you are eligible, please ensure that your profile is updated accordingly.
Date and time
Date: 12th November 2025
Meet Time: 14:15
Race Time: 15:00
Please be at the start line for 14:55
Before the race
Athletes must register before the race to get a LUCA ID number (register once for free here). As you cross the finishing line, you will get a token. You must give this token to the finishing desk along with your LUCA ID number to have your finishing result recorded.
Route
1 lap for women, 2 for men (~4.7 km for Women, ~9.4 km for Men).
Race HQ
Windmill Tea Rooms, Windmill Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NQ
Terrain
Mostly trail with some grass. This is a hilly course but most inclines are mild to moderate.
Prizes
Medals will be awarded to the first three female and male finishers.
There will be an awards presentation for the Bannister Cup in the outdoor courtyard of the Rose & Crown (55 High St, London SW19 5BA).
Facilities
Toilets are open to the public next to the cafe. Cafe is open for business. No showers.
Travel
Road: There is parking at the Tea Rooms (Windmill Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19 5NQ)
Rail: Wimbledon station then 93 Bus (20 mins) or walk (46 mins); or Southfields Station (district line) and walk (~30 mins).
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