Summer Cross Country Series
- Date Tue 3rd June 2025
- Time 7:00PM EST
- Location New Canaan, Connecticut
- Price Free
- Races 13 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Participants can choose from various race distances, including a thrilling Age Graded 5K, with prizes awarded to the top three overall men and women, as well as special categories for younger and older runners. Don’t miss your chance to win a stylish prize T-shirt while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. Join us for this beloved summer tradition and experience the joy of running in a supportive and engaging environment!
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 last year, 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 3rd June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON -
Summer XC Series Race #2
Tue 10th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON -
Summer XC Series Race #3
Tue 17th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONSpecial pre- and post-race appearance by Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson. -
Summer XC #4 Predicted Time
Tue 24th June 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONRunners 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 1st July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Summer XC #6 2 Man 6 Mile Relay
Tue 8th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONTeams 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
Tue 15th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON -
Summer XC Series Race #8 Age-Graded 5K
Tue 22nd July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONRunners will race a 5km 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 #9 Figure 8
Tue 29th July 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONThe 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 Handicap Race
Tue 5th August 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONRunners will start on a staggered basis, slowest to fastest. Please come with your best time for 3 miles. -
Summer XC #11 Ekiden Relay
Tue 12th August 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONTeams 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 19th August 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONWomen get 4 shortcuts over the course of the race. -
Summer XC #13 Luminaria Loop
Tue 26th August 2025 (7:00PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOONFinish 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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