39th Golden Gate Park XC Open hosting the USATF Masters 5k XC National Championships
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location San Francisco, California
- Price $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at the 39th Golden Gate Park XC Open, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in the heart of San Francisco. This year’s event is extra special as it proudly hosts the USATF Masters 5K XC National Championships, attracting talented masters athletes from across the country. Participants will tackle a thrilling 5K cross country course that winds through the picturesque Golden Gate Park, featuring two loops that include both a big loop and a smaller loop, all while navigating lush grass, dirt paths, and rolling hills.
Masters runners will have the unique opportunity to compete in both the Masters race and the Open race, making their performances count towards team scoring and individual awards. This iconic race not only forms a key part of the Pacific Association's annual Cross Country Grand Prix but also serves as a preview for the upcoming Pacific Association XC Championship. Join us for a memorable day filled with athleticism, camaraderie, and the chance to create lasting memories while racing against some of the best runners on the West Coast! Remember, there is no race day registration, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Masters runners will have the unique opportunity to compete in both the Masters race and the Open race, making their performances count towards team scoring and individual awards. This iconic race not only forms a key part of the Pacific Association's annual Cross Country Grand Prix but also serves as a preview for the upcoming Pacific Association XC Championship. Join us for a memorable day filled with athleticism, camaraderie, and the chance to create lasting memories while racing against some of the best runners on the West Coast! Remember, there is no race day registration, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
**NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION**
Masters runners MUST run in the Masters races to be eligible for scoring for Masters teams (both for the USATF Masters 5k XC National Championship, and for the Pacific Association XC Grand Prix) and for Individual Masters awards.
YES! Masters runners can run in BOTH the Masters race and the Open race! Your result from the Masters race will count towards team scoring, PA Grand Prix, and National Championship. The result from the Open race would count to complete an Open team for the PA Grand Prix, and for fun!
A 5k cross country race consisting of two loops (1 big loop, followed by 1 little loop) in beautiful Golden Gate Park. This historic and iconic race is a staple event on the Pacific Association of USATF annual Cross Country Grand Prix, and also serves as a venue preview race for the Pacific Association XC Championship race. Race against some of the best athletes on the west coast, traversing over grass, dirt, and rolling hills.
This year, we are honored to host the USATF MASTERS 5K XC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Masters athletes from all over the US will compete for bragging rights, glory, and memories that will last a lifetime.
For the Open races ONLY: Bib transfers available race morning with a fee of $10. Absolutely no bib transfers for the Masters races.
Masters runners MUST run in the Masters races to be eligible for scoring for Masters teams (both for the USATF Masters 5k XC National Championship, and for the Pacific Association XC Grand Prix) and for Individual Masters awards.
YES! Masters runners can run in BOTH the Masters race and the Open race! Your result from the Masters race will count towards team scoring, PA Grand Prix, and National Championship. The result from the Open race would count to complete an Open team for the PA Grand Prix, and for fun!
A 5k cross country race consisting of two loops (1 big loop, followed by 1 little loop) in beautiful Golden Gate Park. This historic and iconic race is a staple event on the Pacific Association of USATF annual Cross Country Grand Prix, and also serves as a venue preview race for the Pacific Association XC Championship race. Race against some of the best athletes on the west coast, traversing over grass, dirt, and rolling hills.
This year, we are honored to host the USATF MASTERS 5K XC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Masters athletes from all over the US will compete for bragging rights, glory, and memories that will last a lifetime.
For the Open races ONLY: Bib transfers available race morning with a fee of $10. Absolutely no bib transfers for the Masters races.
Races
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Masters Women (40+ Yrs Old)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$48.70
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Masters Men (40+ Yrs Old)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (10:00AM PDT)
$48.70
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Open Women (
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (11:00AM PDT)
$48.70
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Open Men (
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (11:45AM PDT)
$48.70
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