Summer Cross Country Series
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Summer Cross Country Series

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States
Jun 02, 2026 – Sep 01, 2026
Running

About the Event

A series of casual races through the fields and trails of New Canaan's Waveny Park, held every Tuesday evening at 7 PM. In case of severe weather (thunderstorms or high heat and humidity) the race may be postponed to the following Thursday, same time. Prize T-shirts to the top 3 Overall, first 18 & under, and 40 & over men and women who have not previously won. In the Predicted Time race, shirts to those coming closest to their prediction; in Age Graded 5K, awards based on WMA Age Graded Tables. We would like to thank the town of New Canaan and its Recreation Department for allowing us to conduct this long-running summer racing tradition. We plan to continue with many of the protocols we developed in response to the pandemic in 2020, for a safer and more efficient race process. See the New Procedures section for details.

Join fellow runners on June 2, 2026 for the Summer Cross Country Series. It's a fantastic 4.3K, 4.6K, 4.4K, 4.8K, 3.8K, 9.7K, 4K, 3.5K, 3.6K, 6K, 4.1K, 3.7K featuring a flat and fast course in New Canaan.

Races Offered

Running

Summer XC Series Race #1

Jun 02, 2026 4.3K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC Series Race #2

Jun 02, 2026 4.6K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC Series Race #3

Jun 02, 2026 4.4K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC #4 Predicted Time

Runners will enter their Predicted Time for a double loop 3 mile course. No watches may be worn during the race. The runners who come closest to their Predicted Time will win.

Jun 02, 2026 4.8K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC Series Race #5

Jun 02, 2026 3.8K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC #6 2 Man 6 Mile Relay

Teams of two run three alternating one-mile loops around the fields of the Park. Start/Finish and check-in by the Dog Park/Paddle courts. Entry fee $15 per team.

Jun 02, 2026 9.7K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC Series Race #7 Age Graded 4K

Runners will race a 4km course, and their performances will be scored using the WAMA Age Graded Performance Tables. Runners with the highest scores will win.

Jun 02, 2026 4K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC Series Race #8 Handicap Race

Runners will start on a staggered basis, slowest to fastest. Please come with your best time for 3 miles.

Jun 02, 2026 4.8K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC Series Race #9

The field will be split in half, with each group running a Figure 8 course in the opposite direction, crossing paths at three points prior to the finish.

Jun 02, 2026 3.5K 19:30
Free
Open

Summer XC #10 Figure 8

The field will be split in half, with each group running a Figure 8 course in the opposite direction, crossing paths at three points prior to the finish.

Jun 02, 2026 3.6K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC #11 Ekiden Relay

Teams of three runners cover legs of 1, 3 and 2 km. Register individually in advance - teams will sign in race night beginning at 6 PM.

Jun 02, 2026 6K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC #12 Women's Shortcut

Women get 4 shortcuts over the course of the race.

Jun 02, 2026 4.8K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC #13

Jun 02, 2026 4.1K 19:00
Free
Open

Summer XC #14 Luminaria Loop

Finish down a path lighted by candles in white paper bags (the traditional Mexican holiday luminaria). To benefit the Jenny Crain Make It Happen fund (suggested donation $10)

Jun 02, 2026 3.7K 19:00
Free
Open

About New Canaan

Summer Cross Country Series takes place in New Canaan, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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