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XC Grand Prix Series

The XC Grand Prix series combines the essential ingredients of real running: varied terrain, natural surfaces and normally plenty of food. Run a few or complete all ten races in the series. Each XC is preceded by a kids’ race about 1 km in length. The Club plans to return to the events’ non-COVID protocol in the 2022-2023 season.

Runner’s Responsibility | Course Marshall’s Responsibility | XC Rules

 

2022-2023 Schedule (Draft)

(Click on name of race to access detailed race info and registration link – when available)
Oct 01 2022 River Park Classic Derek Wilkinson 403 271-2240
Oct 16 2022 (Sun) Confederation Park Relay Matt Jones
Oct 29 2022 Okotoks Deanna Van Muyen 403 690-7120
Nov 19 2022 Edworthy Aleks Johnston 403 477-7978
Dec 10 2022 Silver Springs Isabelle Pageau & Philippe Lagace 403 970-3202
Jan 07 2023 Nose Creek Oleg Tabelev 403 630-4521
Jan 21 2023 Twelve Mile Coulee Evan Bayer 403 993-8696
Feb 04 2023 Nose Hill Trev Williams 403 831-8738
Feb 18 2023 Weaselhead Alan Lam 403 818-1284
Mar 04 2023 Fish Creek Karen Chugg 403 278-1959
TBD (summer BBQ) Awards Night and Potluck Banquet Derek Wilkinson 403 271-2240

 

2021-2022 XC Grand Prix results
2020-2021 XC Grand Prix results
2019-2020 XC Grand Prix results       (Webscorer Results Link)
2018-2019 XC Grand Prix results
2017-2018 XC Grand Prix results
2016-2017 XC Grand Prix results
2015-2016 XC Grand Prix results
2014-2015 XC Grand Prix results
2013-2014 XC Grand Prix results
2013-2014 XC Grand Prix results
2012-2013 XC Grand Prix results
2011-2012 XC Grand Prix results

 

Grand Prix Details

Start time:

12:00 Noon, on Saturdays (except Confederation Park which is on a Sunday)

Distance:

Grand Prix qualifying races are about 8 km in length. A 4 km fun run is offered at each event. Only in the 70-79 and 80+ age categories do individual 4K results count toward the Grand Prix.
The Confederation Relay is a 3-person relay, each runner completing a ~3 km course. For the cross country novice, we recommend the early season River Park, Confederation Park and Okotoks courses.

Pre-registration:

NEW FOR 2021-2021 SEASON: on-line registration is the only option.  THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Info on CRR   Website:

Refer to this page for race entry forms, results, complete RULES for the Grand Prix, as well as last-minute updates (in case of severe weather or a change in race location)

General X-C Information:

derekwilkinson@shaw.ca (403) 271-2240 /(403) 716-6194

dflee@shaw.ca  (403) 462-1240

Social restrictions:

There will be no post-race pot luck lunches at the first five 2021-2022 events, or until further notice, due to the COVID-19 indoors gathering restrictions.

Entry Fees: new rates

General fee $12.00, Current CRR club members $8.00, Students 13 yrs and over $6.00. Children 12 & under – Free.

Parent must complete on-line entry & sign waiver for each child.

Rewards/Awards:

Awards to be presented to top three in each age category at the end of the series on March 19, 2022. Trophies to overall male and female series champions.

Grand Prix Format:

Best six finishes in all but the Confederation Relay are counted toward Grand Prix standings. Categories: Under 13, Under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 plus (male and female). See CRR Cross-Country Rules document for complete rules and tie-breaking criteria.

Runner’s age category is determined by age on date of first race of the season: Oct. 02, 2021.

Iron Person Award

Must run in ALL 10 races* (Confederation Park relay IN ADDITION TO participation in the other 9 races; any combination of the 8K and 4K races counts.)
*Iron Persons may choose to substitute a volunteering stint as a Course Marshal, Finish Line Volunteer, or Sweep in lieu of running ONE or TWO of the 10 events. See CRR web page for Iron Person qualifications.