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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 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. 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

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

2017-2018 Schedule

(Click on name of race to access detailed race info and registration form.)
Sept 30 River Park Classic Derek Wilkinson 403 271-2240
Oct. 15(Sun) Confederation Park Relay Kim Jones and
Mike Kulawik		 403 618-8820
Nov. 4 Okotoks 28th annual Deanna van Muyen 403 690-7120
Nov. 18 Edworthy 31st annual Aleks Johnston and Jordan Van Besouw 403 477-7978    403 710-3644
Dec. 9 Silver Springs 30th annual Annamaria & Kevin Bliss 403 390-6946
Jan. 13 Nose Creek 20th annual Oleg Tabelev 403 630-4521
Jan. 27 Twelve Mile Coulee 18th annual Adam Schultz and Kim Collier 403 797-0505
Feb. 10 Nose Hill 33rd annual Trevor Williams 403 831-8738
Feb. 24 Weaselhead 30th annual Alan Lam 403 818-1284
Mar. 10 Fish Creek 27th annual Karen Chugg 403 278-1959
Mar. 24 Awards Night and Pot Luck Banquet – Wildwood community centre 6pm Derek Wilkinson 403 271-2240

 

 

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+ age category 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:

Required only for the Confederation Park Relay

Info on CRR   Website:

calgaryroadrunners.com/grand-prix-series-cross-country-races 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:

derekw@woodgroup.com 271-2240 / 716-6194

Social restrictions:

PLEASE BRING A DESSERT and a bowl, spoon & mug. Keep it green and help us reduce the volume of waste generated at each race.

Entry Fees: new rates

General fee $12.00, Current CRR club members $8.00, Students $6.00. Children’s 1km Free. Parent must complete entry & sign waiver for each child.

Rewards

/Awards:

Soup, desserts and beverages to all participants. Awards to be presented to top three in each age category at the end of the series banquet on March 25, 2017. 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 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 plus (male and female). See CRR web page for complete rules and tie-breaking criteria.

Runner’s age category is determined by age on date of first race of the season: Sept. 30, 2017.

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 or Finish Line Volunteer in lieu of running ONE of the 10 events. See CRR web page for Iron Person qualifications.