The 2026 Big Cross Frozen Tundra
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 9:30AM PST
- Location Pasco, Washington
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Participants are encouraged to form teams, don unique uniforms, and enjoy a spirited race atmosphere while competing for bragging rights. Teams will be scored like a traditional Cross Country meet, adding to the competition's excitement. With race bibs available at the starting line and delightful giveaways, including race logo socks for all participants, this winter event promises to be a memorable experience for runners, their supporters, and volunteers alike. Don’t miss out on this chance to support local high school cross country programs while enjoying a fun and healthy day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
FORMAT: Both Races will start at 9:30am and will take up to 120 participants each. Race bibs and giveaways will be available at the starting line at approximately 9:00am (30 minutes before start time). Race bibs will be according to race. The course is 2.5 miles in length on the woodchip/dirt/gravel trails at Big Cross in Pasco. Participants in the 5-mile run will complete two circuits of the course.
TEAMS: We encourage participants to create teams and your own unique team uniforms to add to the atmosphere of the event. We will keep track of and score teams as in a regular Cross Country meet with first 5 team members scoring. This is for spirit and for bragging rights as we will publish the team results.
SPECTATORS: Spectators may view the race from the designated spectator areas and/or along the course. They must however stay out of the start & finish area and avoid crossing over the race path when runners are visible on the course.
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed, if interested in helping as a volunteer for set-up, course monitoring, or at the start/finish line please contact [email protected].
SICKNESS: All runners, spectators and volunteers should stay home if sick.
RACE LOGO SOCKS: This year all participants will receive race logo socks.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: Available at the Recreation Services offices in Pasco City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave., Pasco, until 4:00pm Thursday, January 23.
Races
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2.5 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Frozen Tundra Logo Socks
Sat 31st January 2026 (9:30AM PST)
$22.20
OPENS 07 OCT -
5 Mile Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Frozen Tundra Logo Socks
Sat 31st January 2026 (9:30AM PST)
$22.20
OPENS 07 OCT5-Mile Run participants will complete the 2.5 mile course twice. Finisher Ribbons to the top 10 male and female finishers.

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