Grand Prix Series - Cross Country Races

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The XC Grand Prix series combines the essential ingredients of real running: varied terrain, natural surfaces and plenty of food. Run a few, or complete all ten in the race series. The "big people's race starts at noon and is preceded by a kids' race about 1 km in length at 11:45 am. All races are followed by social mixing, soup and desserts. The soup, buns and beverages are provided, you bring the dessert.

Runner's Responsibility / Course Marshall's Responsibility / XC Rules

Last season's overall results

2013-2014 Schedule
Oxt 5	River Park Classic	Derek Wilkinson	271-2240
Oct. 20 (Sun)	Confederation Park Relay	Ryan Rawlyk and Phil Ukrainetz	585-1002
Nov. 2	Okotoks	Shelly Vold	938-2699
Nov. 23	Edworthy (Okotoks & Edworthy dates have switched)	Aleks Johnston and Jordan Van Besouw
Dec. 14	Silver Springs	Marisa Norona	247-1408
Jan. 11	Nose Creek	Dawn Henry	226-3076
Jan. 25	Twelve Mile Coulee	Adam Schultz and Kim Collier	797-0505
Feb. 8	Nose Hill	Trevor Williams	831-8738
Feb. 22	Weaselhead	Alan Lam	818-1284
Mar. 8	Fish Creek	Karen Chugg	278-1959
Mar. 22	Awards Night Pot Luck Banquet	Kathy Taerum and Derek Wilkinson	239-5690 271-2240

Grand Prix Details
Start time:	12:00 Noon, on Saturdays (except Confederation Park which is on a Sunday at noon) Kids' race starts at 11:45 am.
Distance:	Grand Prix qualifying races are about 8 km in length. A 4 km fun run is offered at each event. The only exception to the 8K/4K format is the Confederation Relay which is a 3-person relay, each runner completing a 4 km course.
Pre-registration:	Required only for the Confederation Relay.
More information:	www.calgaryroadrunners.com/ for race entry forms, rules and last-minute changes.
Social restrictions:	PLEASE BRING A DESSERT and your mug, bowl & spoon. Thank you for helping us reduce the amount of waste generated at each race. [We will no longer be collecting donations at Silver Springs.]
Entry Fees:	General fee $10.00, Current CRR club members $7.00, Students $5.00, Kids running the 4K/8K $5. Free for children in the 1K. Parent must complete entry & sign waiver for each child.
Rewards/Awards:	Soup, beverages and desserts for all participants and volunteers. Unique Grand Prix Awards will be presented to top three in each age category at the banquet on March 22, 2014. Trophies are awarded to the overall male and female series champions (crafted by expatriate Maori artist) and special Iron Person Awards are presented at the Awards Night.
Grand Prix Format:	Best six (8K) finishes in all but the Confederation Relay count toward the competitor's Grand Prix standings. Age categories are: Under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus (male and female). See CRR web page for complete set of rules. AGE CATEGORY for the season is determined by your age on OCTOBER 5, 2013, the date of first in the 2013-2014 series.
Iron Person Award	Must run in the all 10 races including the Confederation Relay. May substitute one volunteering stint as a Race Marshal or Finish Line volunteer to count for one of the 10 events. See the 2013-2014 XC Rules.

Attachment	Size
xc-overall_as_of_2012-mar-10.pdf	118.07 KB
2012-2013_cross-country_rules.pdf	98.76 KB
2012-2013_xc_runners_etiquette_and_responsibilties.pdf	75.21 KB
2012-2013_course_marshal_role_and__responsibilities.pdf	73.15 KB
2012-09-29_river_park_trifold_form.pdf	318.89 KB
2012-10-21_confederation_trifold_form.pdf	334.94 KB
2012-11-03_edw_trifold_form.pdf	422.03 KB
2012-11-24_okotoks_trifold_form.pdf	315.59 KB
2012-12-15_ssxc_trifold_form.pdf	325.59 KB
2013-01-12_nose_creek_trifold.pdf	348.3 KB
2013-01-26_twelve_mile_coulee_trifold_form.pdf	352.5 KB
2013-02-09_nose_hill_trifold.pdf	665.39 KB
2013-02-09_nose_hill_trifold.pdf	665.39 KB
2013-03-09_fish_creek_trifold_form.pdf	432.23 KB
2013-02-23_weaselhead_trifold_form_updated.pdf	360.9 KB
weaselhead_2013_map.jpg	225.54 KB
2013-03-23_awards_banquet.pdf	269.07 KB