Open/Masters - The Lower Mainland Cross Country season and YOU are welcome to take part!
The Lower Mainland Cross Country (LMXC) Calendar is below!
Below is the information for the Adult Series -
For the Junior Development U16 Lower Mainland Cross Country Series click here.
Corrections to standings: email Jake Madderom
When entering races, please be sure to use the same name and club name each time, otherwise the rankings software will view you as two different people. i.e. Don't enter as Mike in one race and Michael in another.
This season you can…
Tour the most scenic and varied courses in British Columbia ... Join beginning and elite level runners in friendly competition ... Discover a series with very active club participation ... Break away from measured 5k and 10k road events for the hills and trails of cross country ... Enjoy lower fees, minimal registration procedures, and fewer distractions
More reasons to run Cross Country!
Real distance runners run XC... mud, hills, etc., running up (and over) and running down (and over), gasp, remember how to breathe and save some air for the finishing sprint ... Success in cross country will lead to success on the roads ... Running cross country will help lengthen your career as a runner
At the conclusion of the Lower Mainland XC Series nearly 3000 runners will have competed.
Cross country runners run cross country because they just plain love it. Join the long tradition of cross country running and enter all or part of the Lower Mainland Series!
If you have specific race questions please contact the indicated race directors. Note that race results will be posted on the relevant race website soon after the event. Be sure to check this website for periodic updates on the aggregate series scores and for the final overall standings at the conclusion of the series. If you finish in the top 3 individuals in your age division, please contact Jake Madderom to confirm your contact address at the conclusion of the series.
How the Series Works
Overview
The Lower Mainland Cross Country Series provides an opportunity to compete in a number of cross country races throughout the fall/winter season. The Open/Masters Series consists of 7 races held from September to December. All races are sanctioned by BC Athletics.
Scoring
Athletes will be scored on the best of 4 race results in the Series. You must complete a minimum of 5 races. Ties will be broken based on performances in the BC Cross Country Championship event. Points will be awarded based on your finishing position in your category (age/sex) as follows: 1st = 30 points, 2nd = 27 pts, 3rd = 25 pts, 4th = 23 pts, 5th = 21 pts, 6th to 25th each place drops 1 point.
Series Categories
The age categories for males and females are: Youth (16&17), Junior (18&19), two open age divisions (20-29 and 30-39) and four masters age divisions (40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+). For the purpose of the series your age division is based on your age on December 31, 2023 for Masters and age on December 31, 2023 for Youth, Junior and Open age divisions.
Series Awards
Prizes of gift certificates from area running stores will be awarded to the top three BC Athletics members in each age division.
Club Challenge
Score points for your club throughout the series. Each BCA member club's 8 best individual points will be scored from each race, and accumulated to determine the winner of the Series Club Challenge Trophy. No minimum club size. Points and Awards are only available to registered BC Athletics Clubs.
2023 Series Events
Race details & fees are subject to change so please check each race website or see individual entry form. NOTE this year due to COVID regulations, most events may ONLY accept online registrations for their events.
1. Thunderbirds Rustbuster XC Relay - Saturday September 16
Surrey Bend Regional Park, Surrey
Race as a team of 4, individual leg times will be used to score in the series.
Contact: Vancouver Thunderbirds - John Gay
Hosted by: Vancouver Thunderbirds
2. Vancouver Spirit Run — Sunday September 24
Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver
Open/Masters men (8k) and women (6k). 11:45 am age 16-17 (women 4k, men 5k).
Grass fields and bark mulch trails.
Contact: Event Organizers
Hosted by Callaghan Valley Sport & Cultural Society
3. Festival of Cross Country — Saturday September 30
Crescent Park, South Surrey
9:15am Open/Masters Men & Women (6km); youth races to follow.
Grass fields and hard pack trails. Some rolling hills. Meet information package here.
Trackie Registration
https://www.oceanathletics.club/cross-country-meets
Contact: Event Organizers
Hosted by Ocean Athletics
4 BC Championships — Saturday October 14
Location: Crescent Park, South Surrey
Races begin at 11:00am
12:00 pm U20 Women 6k, Senior and Masters Women 8k
12:55 pm U20, Senior & Masters Men 8k
Loops are on grass and forest trails. Some rocks and roots.
Hosted by Ocean Athletics and BC Athletics
5 Frank Reynolds Memorial — Saturday October 21
Cates Park, North Vancouver
Walk-through 9 am, first race 9:30 am, Masters/Open 1:45 pm
Malcolm Lowery Trail with ocean vistas, grass, gravel trails and wooden bridges. Spikes not recommended. Masters to Rascals welcome
john_w_millard@yahoo.ca
Hosted by NorWesters
6. Fraser Valley Cross Country Ramble — November 12
Clearbrook Park, Abbotsford
9:30 am. All age groups welcome.
6.3k. 90% of course is on grass, 10% on crushed gravel, some rolling hills.
Contact: Peninsula Runners - 604-888-1338
Email: info@penrun.ca
Website: Peninsula Runners
Returning this year is the kids 2.3k single loop run (Anyone 15 or under can run)
Returning this year is the kids 2.3K single loop run (anyone 15 or under can run).!!
7. Gunner Shaw Memorial — December 2
Jericho Park, Vancouver
11:00 am
A classic cross country course including sections of grass, trails, hills and sandy beach, with varying amounts of mud and water. 19 and under (5k), Open & Masters (10k). Post race hot showers, good food, and good company.
Contact: Mark Williams
Hosted by Lions Gate Road Runners
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