Summer Cross Country Series
About this race
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.
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Running
Summer XC Series Race #1
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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.
Summer XC Series Race #5
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer XC #12 Women's Shortcut
Women get 4 shortcuts over the course of the race.
Summer XC #13
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)
Weather Overview
These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for June in New Canaan.
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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