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
Get ready for an exhilarating winter adventure at the 2026 Big Cross Frozen Tundra, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the scenic woodchip, dirt, and gravel trails of Big Cross in Pasco, Franklin. This exciting event features two race options: the 2.5 Mile Run/Walk and the brand-new 5 Mile Run, both starting at 9:30 AM. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this race welcomes everyone—especially past, current, and future members of Tri-Cities area high school Cross Country and Track Teams.
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!
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
A wintertime race to remember! There are two races to choose from: the 2.5 Mile Run/Walk and the NEW 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 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. 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.
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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