Race Structure & Distances

The 2023 cross country running championships will be comprised of nine separate categories (see below), each of the races will be run separately. Racers are required to run on the marked trails of their corresponding category. All championship racers will use chip timing. The chips will be embedded in the athlete’s race numbers.  The championship race distances are below. 

- Senior Boys 'A', 'AA', 'AAA' - 5000m
- Senior Girls 'A', 'AA', 'AAA' - 5000m
- Para/ AWD Boys & Girls - 2000m 
- Junior Boys - 4000m 
- Junior Girls - 4000m 

Entry Fee

The cost to race at the championships is $17. The former BCHS cross country commission will be making at $2 contribution to each racers entry fee. The schools of the attending athletes will be invoiced $15 (per athlete) after the race. Event registration is closes on October 26th. Registered school rosters modifications must be received by November 2nd at 9 AM. 

Event Schedule (subject to change)

November 3

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM	Course Preview
6:00 - 7:00 PM	Package Pick-Up at Sullivan Heights Secondary
7:00 PM	Coaches Meeting at Sullivan Heights Secondary

November 4

 

7:30 AM	Late Package Pick-Up
9:00 AM	Senior 'A' Boys
9:40 AM	Senior 'AA' Boys
10:20 AM	Senior 'AAA' Boys
11:00 AM	Senior 'A' Girls
11:40 AM	Senior 'AA' Girls
12:20 PM	Senior 'AAA' Girls
1:00 PM	Para & AWD Boys and Girls
1:25 PM	Junior Boys
2:00 PM	Junior Girls
2:45 PM	Awards Ceremony

* Races can commence earlier than the posted schedule. Athletes are expected to be on-site and ready to race when called to the start line. *