Salida Cross Country Classic - Citizens 5k Race
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM MDT
Salida, Colorado
$22.20 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 3rd annual Salida Cross Country Classic - Citizens 5k Race, taking place on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in the beautiful town of Salida, Chaffee. This exciting event is your chance to step onto the same trails that the middle and high school runners will tackle, with a challenging 3.1-mile course that features a thrilling ascent of 200 feet, including the infamous "puke hill"—a short but intense climb that every runner will remember!
Participants can join in on the fun with a co-ed team race, requiring at least three members, including one female runner, as teams compete for glory and Nike gear. With overall awards for the top male and female participants, including the coveted Nike Pegasus 41 shoes, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Your participation will directly support the Salida Cross Country team, helping them reach the prestigious Nike XC Regional meet in Mesa, AZ, on November 23rd, 2024. Join us for a day of community spirit, athleticism, and the chance to break course records!
Participants can join in on the fun with a co-ed team race, requiring at least three members, including one female runner, as teams compete for glory and Nike gear. With overall awards for the top male and female participants, including the coveted Nike Pegasus 41 shoes, this event promises to be both competitive and rewarding. Your participation will directly support the Salida Cross Country team, helping them reach the prestigious Nike XC Regional meet in Mesa, AZ, on November 23rd, 2024. Join us for a day of community spirit, athleticism, and the chance to break course records!
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Salida Cross Country Classic - Citizens 5k Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Entries closed10:00 AM MDT
$22.20
Organiser's description
Salida Cross Country is hosting the 3rd annual Citizens Race before the Middle and High School races begin. This is your chance to feel what the cross country runners are about to experience. The course is a 3.1mile trail and double track with 200' of gain. The course features the notorious "puke hill", it's only 100' but in a very short distance...if you know, you know!
There will be a co-ed team race as well. Teams must have at least 3 members and one must be a female. Scores like cross country and each team must have one female scorer. Nike will be providing team shirts to the winning team.
There will be overall awards for the top male and female runner will be Nike Pegasus 41.
This race is organized for the benefit of the Salida Cross Country team. All proceeds go directly to help send the team to the Nike XC Regional meet, NXR, in Mesa AZ on 11/23/24. This is one of the most competitive cross meets in the US, so help us to help them out and let's get the team to NXR this year. Nike and 7000' Running company are supporting this event, so it's going to be huge!
Who can take down the citizens course records of Justin Walker (Men's CR: 21:33) and Joann Nelson (Women's CR: 26:21)
There will be a co-ed team race as well. Teams must have at least 3 members and one must be a female. Scores like cross country and each team must have one female scorer. Nike will be providing team shirts to the winning team.
There will be overall awards for the top male and female runner will be Nike Pegasus 41.
This race is organized for the benefit of the Salida Cross Country team. All proceeds go directly to help send the team to the Nike XC Regional meet, NXR, in Mesa AZ on 11/23/24. This is one of the most competitive cross meets in the US, so help us to help them out and let's get the team to NXR this year. Nike and 7000' Running company are supporting this event, so it's going to be huge!
Who can take down the citizens course records of Justin Walker (Men's CR: 21:33) and Joann Nelson (Women's CR: 26:21)
Location
6885 Co Rd 107, Salida, 81201, CO, United States
Salida Cross Country Classic - Citizens 5k Race
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