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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. Until COVID issues subside, no post-race meals will be held.

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

 

2020-2021 Schedule

(Click on name of race to access detailed race info and registration form.)
Oct 03 River Park Classic Derek Wilkinson 403 271-2240
Oct 18(Sun) Confederation Park Relay Kim Jones and
Mike Kulawik		 403 618-8820
Nov. 07 Nose Creek 23rd annual Oleg Tabelev 403 630-4521
Apr 1-7 Okotoks *
Apr 8-14 Edworthy *
Apr 15-21 Silver Springs *
Apr 22-28 Twelve Mile Coulee *
Apr 29 – May 5 Nose Hill *
May 6-12 Weaselhead *
May 13-19 Fish Creek *
TBD Awards Night and Potluck Banquet Derek Wilkinson 403 271-2240

 

* The remaining seven events of the 2020-21 CRR Grand Prix series will be 5 km runs. Register, find a suitable course, run as fast as you can or want, and submit your results via the link on front page.

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 4 km course. For the cross country novice, we recommend the early season River Park, Confederation Park and Okotoks courses.

Pre-registration:

Usually required only for the Confederation Park Relay.  However, during COVID-19, on-line registration is the only option.  THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Info on CRR   Website:

Click here for race entry forms, 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 until further notice.

Entry Fees: new rates

General fee $10.00, Current CRR club members $6.00, Students 13 yrs and over $4.00. 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 20, 2021. 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. 03, 2020.

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.