Mom & Pop XC
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 11:30AM EST
- Location Manchester, Connecticut
- Price $16.90
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the 8th annual Mom & Pop XC event on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Wickham Park in Manchester, Connecticut! This exciting race, designed for parents, family, and friends to connect with student runners, will take place in between the morning and afternoon sessions of the Middle School Cross Country Championship. Participants will tackle a fun-filled 1.7-mile course, with registration closing at 11:15 AM to ensure a smooth start at 11:30 AM.
Wickham Park, conveniently located off Exit 60 on I-84, opens for course inspection at 8:00 AM, giving everyone ample time to explore the route before the race. With an entry fee of just $15, this event not only promises a thrilling day of community spirit but also supports a great cause—proceeds benefit the Manchester High School Shoe Fund, helping kids in need get their running shoes. Plus, a special plaque will be awarded to the Middle School team with the most participants, making it a perfect opportunity to rally school pride. Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience—mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun and fitness!
Wickham Park, conveniently located off Exit 60 on I-84, opens for course inspection at 8:00 AM, giving everyone ample time to explore the route before the race. With an entry fee of just $15, this event not only promises a thrilling day of community spirit but also supports a great cause—proceeds benefit the Manchester High School Shoe Fund, helping kids in need get their running shoes. Plus, a special plaque will be awarded to the Middle School team with the most participants, making it a perfect opportunity to rally school pride. Don’t miss out on this rewarding experience—mark your calendars and get ready for a day of fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
This will be the 8th annual Mom and Pop run held in between the morning and afternoon Middle School Cross Country Championship sessions at Wickham Park in Manchester, CT. The race has been a fun way for parents, family, and friends to share the race experience with the student runners.
DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2025 RAIN DATE: NOVEMBER 8
PLACE: WICKHAM PARK- THE SITE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
EXIT 60 OFF OF I-84. PARK OPENS FOR COURSE INSPECTION AT 8:00. LAST COURSE WALK AT 9:15
Time: 11:30 Please note that all participants must be able to finish the 1.7 mile run by 12:00 (30 minutes)
Course Description: This run will be contested over the B Race Course @ 1.7 miles
REGISTRATION AND BIB HAND-OUTS WILL CLOSE AT 11:15AM TO ALLOW TIMER TO FINALIZE ROSTER AND PREPARE FOR 11:30AM START.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00; Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Manchester High School Shoe Fund for kids that cannot afford running shoes.
AWARDS: A plaque will be awarded to the Middle School team with the most participants. If your school is not listed during registration, there is an option to add it and subsequent registrants should then be able to pick it.
DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2025 RAIN DATE: NOVEMBER 8
PLACE: WICKHAM PARK- THE SITE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
EXIT 60 OFF OF I-84. PARK OPENS FOR COURSE INSPECTION AT 8:00. LAST COURSE WALK AT 9:15
Time: 11:30 Please note that all participants must be able to finish the 1.7 mile run by 12:00 (30 minutes)
Course Description: This run will be contested over the B Race Course @ 1.7 miles
REGISTRATION AND BIB HAND-OUTS WILL CLOSE AT 11:15AM TO ALLOW TIMER TO FINALIZE ROSTER AND PREPARE FOR 11:30AM START.
ENTRY FEE: $15.00; Proceeds from this race will be donated to the Manchester High School Shoe Fund for kids that cannot afford running shoes.
AWARDS: A plaque will be awarded to the Middle School team with the most participants. If your school is not listed during registration, there is an option to add it and subsequent registrants should then be able to pick it.
Races
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Mom & Pop
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (11:30AM EST)
$16.90
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