Summer Cross Country Series
- Date Tue 2nd June 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location New Canaan, Connecticut
- Price Free
- Races 14 races
Event summary
This beloved summer tradition features a friendly atmosphere where the top three overall finishers, as well as the fastest runners in the 18 & under and 40 & over categories, will be awarded stylish prize t-shirts. Additionally, competitors in the predicted time race will have a chance to win shirts by coming closest to their predicted times, while awards will be given in the age-graded 5K based on WMA age-graded tables. With safety protocols in place to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, the Summer Cross Country Series is the perfect way to stay active and connect with the community this summer!
Organiser's Description
_WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE TOWN OF NEW CANAAN AND ITS RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOWING US TO CONDUCT THIS LONG-RUNNING SUMMER RACING TRADITION. WE PLAN TO CONTINUE WITH MANY OF THE PROTOCOLS WE DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC IN 2020, FOR A SAFER AND MORE EFFICIENT RACE PROCESS. SEE THE NEW PROCEDURES [https://runsignup.com/Race/SummerCrossCountrySeries/Page/newprocedures] SECTION FOR DETAILS._
Races
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Summer XC Series Race #1
Tue 2nd June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 30 MAY -
Summer XC Series Race #2
Tue 9th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUN -
Summer XC Series Race #3
Tue 16th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUN -
Summer XC #4 Predicted Time
Tue 23rd June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNRunners will enter their Predicted Time for a double loop 3 mile course. No watches may be worn during the race. The runners who come closest to their Predicted Time will win. -
Summer XC Series Race #5
Tue 30th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUN -
Summer XC #6 2 Man 6 Mile Relay
Tue 7th July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNTeams of two run three alternating one-mile loops around the fields of the Park. Start/Finish and check-in by the Dog Park/Paddle courts. Entry fee $15 per team. -
Summer XC Series Race #7 Age Graded 4K
Tue 14th July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNRunners will race a 4km course, and their performances will be scored using the WAMA Age Graded Performance Tables. Runners with the highest scores will win. -
Summer XC Series Race #8 Handicap Race
Tue 21st July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNRunners will start on a staggered basis, slowest to fastest. Please come with your best time for 3 miles. -
Summer XC Series Race #9
Tue 28th July 2026 (7:30PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNThe field will be split in half, with each group running a Figure 8 course in the opposite direction, crossing paths at three points prior to the finish. -
Summer XC #10 Figure 8
Tue 4th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNThe field will be split in half, with each group running a Figure 8 course in the opposite direction, crossing paths at three points prior to the finish. -
Summer XC #11 Ekiden Relay
Tue 11th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNTeams of three runners cover legs of 1, 3 and 2 km. Register individually in advance - teams will sign in race night beginning at 6 PM. -
Summer XC #12 Women's Shortcut
Tue 18th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNWomen get 4 shortcuts over the course of the race. -
Summer XC #13
Tue 25th August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUN -
Summer XC #14 Luminaria Loop
Tue 1st September 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS 02 JUNFinish down a path lighted by candles in white paper bags (the traditional Mexican holiday luminaria). To benefit the Jenny Crain Make It Happen fund (suggested donation $10)
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