Garin Park XC Challenge
About this race
Take on the hills of the Garin Park XC Challenge in one of the beloved East Bay Regional Parks. Complete with stunning views, challenging climbs, and a few gopher holes to keep your wits alive, this ~5k XC race will make your quads burn like the ends of a beef brisket, and your lungs rethink their purpose in life. After your heart consults Webster's to make sure it does indeed have the correct definition of myocardial infarction, it will bask in the glory of a flat ~0.5 mile stretch into the finish where it feels all the love.
A staple on the USATF Pacific Association (PA) Cross Country Grand Prix, this event is finally old enough to have a beer (legally)!
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Women's Race (all ages)
Masters Men (ages 40 and up)
Open Men (ages 39 and under)
About Hayward
Garin Park XC Challenge takes place in Hayward, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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