Belgrave Harriers defend their South of England senior men’s six-stage road relay title at Aldershot on Sunday.

Surrey title-holders Thames Hare & Hounds, Hercules Wimbledon, Herne Hill, Ranelagh and Stragglers are also in action.

Fresh from their success in the Surrey championships at Wimbledon Park a fortnight ago, Herne Hill defend their veterans’ title, while Thames Hare & Hounds will aim to improve on last year’s third place in the over-60 category.

The senior and veteran women’s and young athletes relays are staged tomorrow.

Thames Hare & Hounds were fifth in the women’s veterans’ championship in 2008.

The cross country season starts tomorrow, when Kingston & Polytechnic host a five-mile race, incorporating the club championships in Richmond Park.

Visiting clubs include Thames Hare & Hounds, Hercules Wimbledon and Bank of England.

The race starts from Sheen crossroads at 2pm.