The 2026 Big Cross Frozen Tundra
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 9:30AM PST
- Location Pasco, Washington
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable winter experience at the 2026 Big Cross Frozen Tundra on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, in Pasco, Franklin! This exciting event features two race options for participants: a scenic 2.5 Mile Run/Walk and an invigorating 5 Mile Run. Both races kick off at 9:30 AM, with race bibs and giveaways available starting at 9:00 AM. Runners will navigate the beautiful woodchip, dirt, and gravel trails at Big Cross, with 5-mile participants completing two laps of the course.
This event is perfect for everyone, especially inviting past, current, and future members of the Tri-Cities area high schools' Cross Country and Track Teams to represent their schools and form spirited teams. Participants can create unique team uniforms to enhance the atmosphere and camaraderie. Plus, there’s an opportunity to support local high school cross country programs through donations during registration. Spectators are welcome to cheer from designated areas, ensuring a lively and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in this thrilling winter celebration!
This event is perfect for everyone, especially inviting past, current, and future members of the Tri-Cities area high schools' Cross Country and Track Teams to represent their schools and form spirited teams. Participants can create unique team uniforms to enhance the atmosphere and camaraderie. Plus, there’s an opportunity to support local high school cross country programs through donations during registration. Spectators are welcome to cheer from designated areas, ensuring a lively and supportive environment. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in this thrilling winter celebration!
Organiser's Description
A wintertime race to remember! There are two races to choose from: the 2.5 Mile Run/Walk and the 5 Mile Run. The Big Cross Frozen Tundra race is open to all, but we especially invite past current and future members of Tri-Cities area high schools' Cross Country and Track Teams. Represent your school and even create your own teams (i.e. Bulldogs of the 2000s, etc). During registration you will even have the chance to donate to and benefit your current local high school cross country program.
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. This is for camaraderie and adding to the spirit of the event only. Team scores will not be tracked.
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 RUNNERS BELT: 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 29.
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. This is for camaraderie and adding to the spirit of the event only. Team scores will not be tracked.
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 RUNNERS BELT: 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 29.
Races
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2.5 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Frozen Tundra Logo Race Belt
Sat 31st January 2026 (9:30AM PST)
$27.50
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5 Mile Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Frozen Tundra Logo Race Belt
Sat 31st January 2026 (9:30AM PST)
$27.50
5-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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3700 Rd 36, Big Cross - Cross Country Course, Pasco, 99301, WA, United States
The 2026 Big Cross Frozen Tundra
