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Kayhi XC Grand Prix

Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan, Alaska

Tue 27th June 2023 - Tue 1st August 2023

6 races

Organiser's Description

Kayhi Cross Country Fundraiser!
This series of 5 races, held every Tuesday evening between June 27 and August 1 (no race July 4,) benefits Kayhi’s Cross Country team. Come out every week to get in a run and support our high school athletes! Races begin at 6pm at various locations (see schedule below.) The route and distance will change each week. Online registration for each event is open until 7:00pm the day before, but there will be in-person registration at each race from 5:30-6:00pm.
What is a Grand Prix?
A Grand Prix is a series of races, in which runners compete for points throughout the series, rather than placement in one single race. The top male and female, plus the top U18 male and female point earners, will win prizes (to be awarded at the completion of the series). You get points for placement in the race, plus points for just showing up! See below for more information on the point system 
Points
Placement Points are awarded to the first 20 men and women in each race:
1st place = 100 points2nd place = 95 points3rd place = 90 points4th place = 85 points-5 points for each place, down to 20th place = 5 points
Other ways to earn points include:
Volunteering = 25 volunteer points available for each race (125 total)Run the Gamut = 50 bonus points after participating in all 5 racesMembership Bonus = 50 points (one time bonus) if you are a KRC member in good standingXC Bonus = 50 points (one time bonus) for prospective XC runners Participation = 10 points for each race in addition to your finishing points
PrizesPrizes will be awarded to top male and female point earners and top U18 male and female point earners. Prizes TBA
High School and Middle School XC Runners 
Members and prospective members of Kayhi's 2023 XC team and SMS/KCS XC team - contact Coach Sean Vail [email protected] to receive a private discount code. This code is only applicable to members/prospective members of the team! 
Routes (all races begin at 6:00 pm)
Week 1: Esther Shea Track- 1 Mile time trial 
Week 2: Ward Lake- Kayhi XC course (Frog Pond out & back, lap around Ward Lake, finish at Ward Creek bridge; 3.1 miles). Please note, we will meet at the (road) bridge between Grassy Point & Perseverance Lake Trailheads!  Map linked here: 
Week 3: Whipple Creek North End Bike Path- (10K out and back from Whipple Creek)
Week 4: Perseverance Lake Trail out & back (turn around at bridge, roughly 5 miles). Please note, we will meet at the Perseverance Lake Trailhead!
Week 5: Gravina Island- Bostwick Lake out and back- race begins in the tunnel below the tarmac, runs to Bostwick lake and back- roughly 8.5 miles (airport ferry tickets included in registration)
Questions?
Contact Coach Sean Vail  - [email protected]

Races

  • Full Series

    Tue 27th June 2023

    CLOSED
  • Week 1- Esther Shea Track 1 Mile

    Tue 27th June 2023

    CLOSED
  • Week 2- Ward Lake - Kayhi Cross Country Course 3.1 Miles

    Tue 11th July 2023

    CLOSED
  • Week 3- North End Bike Path- Start at Whipple Creek 10K

    Tue 18th July 2023

    CLOSED
  • Week 4- Perseverance Trail 5 Miles

    Tue 25th July 2023

    CLOSED
  • Week 5- Gravina Island- Bostwick Lake 8.5 Miles

    Tue 1st August 2023

    CLOSED

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Ketchikan, Alaska