xc grand prix series
The XC Grand Prix series combines the essential ingredients of real running: varied terrain, natural surfaces and normally plenty of food. Run a few or complete all ten races in the series. Each XC is preceded by a kids’ race about 1km in length.
2024-2025 Schedule
(Click on name of race to access detailed race info and registration link)
Jan 11 2025
Nose Creek
Oleg Tabelev
403 630-4521
Jan 25 2025
Twelve Mile Coulee
TBD
Mar 22 2025
Awards Night and Potluck Banquet
Brenda Dryer
403 xxx-xxxx
Past Results
2023-2024 XC Grand Prix results
2022-2023 XC Grand Prix results
2021-2022 XC Grand Prix results
2020-2021 XC Grand Prix results
2019-2020 XC Grand Prix results (Webscorer Results Link)
2018-2019 XC Grand Prix results
2017-2018 XC Grand Prix results
2016-2017 XC Grand Prix results
2015-2016 XC Grand Prix results
2014-2015 XC Grand Prix results
2013-2014 XC Grand Prix results
2012-2013 XC Grand Prix results
2011-2012 XC Grand Prix results
Grand Prix Details
Start time:
12:00 Noon, on Saturdays (except Confederation Park which is on a Sunday)
Kids’ race is at 11:45 a.m.
Distance:
Grand Prix qualifying races are about 8 km in length. A 4 km fun run is offered at each event. Only in the 70-79 and 80+ age categories do individual 4K results count toward the Grand Prix.
The Confederation Relay is a 3-person relay, each runner completing a ~3 km course. For the cross country novice, we recommend the early season River Park, Confederation Park and Okotoks courses.
* Kids’ distance is 300 to 1,000 meters long, at the RD’s discretion.
Pre-registration:
On-line pre-registration, likely via a Google Form or similar, will be the norm, as we want to reduce the race day workload for the RD and volunteers. Registration Link will be posted on individual event’s webpages.
Cash payment will be collected on-site before each event.
Info on CRR Website:
Refer to this page for race entry forms, results, complete RULES for the Grand Prix, as well as last-minute updates (in case of severe weather or a change in race location)
General X-C Q&A:
Social restrictions:
We do not anticipate any social restrictions at our events in the 2024-2025 x/c events, unless a COVID-like disaster strikes again.
Yet, we suggest against coming to the races if you believe you may be sick (COVID, flu, cold – does not matter). Rest, hot tea, and a good book are much better a pastime in this case.
Entry Fees: new rates
- General public fee $12.00
- Current CRR club members $8.00
- Students 13 yrs and over $6.00
- Children 12 & under – Free
Parent must complete on-line entry & sign waiver for each child.
Rewards/Awards:
Awards to be presented to top three in each age category at the end of the series on March 22, 2025. Trophies to overall male and female series champions.
Grand Prix Format:
Best six finishes in all but the Confederation Relay are counted toward Grand Prix standings. Categories: Under 13, Under 18, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 plus (male and female). See CRR Cross-Country Rules document for complete rules and tie-breaking criteria.
Runner’s age category is determined by the age on date of the first race of the season: Sep 7, 2024.
Iron Person Award
Must run in ALL 10 races* (Confederation Park relay in addition to participation in the other 9 races; any combination of the 8K and 4K races counts.)
*Iron Persons may choose to substitute a volunteering stint as a Course Marshal, Finish Line Volunteer, or Sweep in lieu of running ONE or TWO of the 10 events. See CRR web page for Iron Person qualifications.