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2026 PA XC Grand Prix Schedule

2026 USATF Pacific Cross Country Grand Prix overview schedule.

Grand Prix awards

In addition to the $1,500 in prize money for each race, Grand Prix prize money is awarded to open teams, open individuals, masters teams, and masters individuals.

The top five Open runners and the top runner in each age group also receive complimentary entries for the following year.

August 2026

Aug23Sun

Cross Country Grand Prix

25th Annual SCTC XC Challenge

Women's Race: 9:00am / 4.2 milesOpen Men's Race: 10:30am / 4.2 milesMaster Men's Race: 9:45am / 4.2 milesLocation: Santa Cruz – UCSC Upper Campus
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Directions
Take Hwy 17 from San Jose to Santa Cruz. Take Hwy 1 North towards Half Moon Bay, turn right on Bay St. Proceed up to UCSC Main Entrance at the corner of High and Bay St., go straight into campus. Turn left on Hagar Dr, go past the Fieldhouse, turn left on McLaughlin Dr. and then turn right on Chinquapin Rd. Turn right just before the Firehouse into the Crown College parking lot. Registration is on the trail at the top of the hill above the small parking area above the Firehouse.
Open Team Prize $
$100/$75/$50
Open Individual Prize $
$50/30/20
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $40/$25; Team $100/$75/$50
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $30/$20; Team $50/$35
60+ Prize $
N/A
70+ Prize $
N/A
Sponsoring Organization
Santa Cruz Track Club
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Larry Berg
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
831-465-4738
Cost, Late/Race Day
$35
Check Payable to:
Santa Cruz Track Club
Registration Address
SCTC c/o Larry Berg 155 Molly Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Misc. info
Parking Map Additional parking at the East Remote Parking Lot near the Fieldhouse on Hagar Dr. Allow exta time–parking is limited and the additional parking is close to one mile away from registration. Registration is on the trail at the top of the hill above the small parking area above the Firehouse.
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$25 by Aug 15th
Online Registration
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Aug30Sun

Cross Country Grand Prix

33rd Annual Phil Widener Empire Open

Women's Race: 8:45am / 3.4 milesOpen Men's Race: 10:15am / 3.4 milesMaster Men's Race: 9:30am / 3.4 milesLocation: Spring Lake Regional Park, Newanga Ave. entrance, Santa Rosa
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Directions
From Hwy 101: Take Hwy 12, east toward Sonoma 1 mile until the highway ends at Farmers Lane stoplight. Cross intersection onto Hoen, 1.5 miles to Newanga stopsign.  Left on Newanga 1/4 mile to Spring Lake Park entrance. $7 parking fee.  Right after entrance to Oak Knolls area parking. Race start/finish 1/4 mile from parking on west side of lake near Jackrabbit boat ramp.
Open Team Prize $
$75/$50/$25
Open Individual Prize $
$150/$75/$25
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $75/$25; Team $75/$25
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $50; Team $50
60+ Prize $
Indiv. $25; Team $25
70+ Prize $
N/A
Sponsoring Organization
Empire Runners Club
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Andrea Guzman
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
707-318-0203
Cost, Late/Race Day
NO RACE DAY REG – Race Day Substitution OK – $10 Substitution Fee.
Check Payable to:
Empire Runners Club
Registration Address
Andrea Guzman 1350A Yulupa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 954055
Misc. info
 
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
Online–$20 (no fees), deadline Aug. 27th
Online Registration
Online Registration

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September 2026

Sep13Sun

Cross Country Grand Prix

40th Annual Golden Gate Park Open

Women's Race: 9:00am / 4 milesOpen Men's Race: 10:30am / 4 milesMaster Men's Race: 9:45am / 4 milesLocation: Lindley Meadow, 30th Ave and JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park, SF
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Directions
Take Fulton Avenue, which runs along the north edge of the park, to 30th Ave. (stoplight). Turn south into the park.  Road deadends at JFK at Lindley Meadow..(East end of JFK Drive is closed on Sunday, so use Fulton.)
Open Team Prize $
$200/100/50
Open Individual Prize $
$100/50/25
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $50/25; Team: $100/50
50+ Prize $
N/A
60+ Prize $
N/A
70+ Prize $
N/A
Sponsoring Organization
West Valley Track Club
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Andy Crawford
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
607-331-5411
Cost, Late/Race Day
NO RACE DAY REG – Race Day Substitution OK – $10 Substitution Fee.
Check Payable to:
West Valley Track Club
Registration Address
Andy Crawford 1433 Patio Dr. Campbell, CA 95008
Misc. info
Two 2-mile loops.
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$30 by Sept. 6th
Online Registration
Online Registration

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Sep19Sat

Cross Country Grand Prix

15th Annual Rebels XC Challenge

Women's Race: 9:00am / 6 kmOpen Men's Race: 10:30am / 6 kmMaster Men's Race: 9:45am / 6 kmLocation: Ancil Hoffman Regional Park, 6700 Tarshes Dr, Carmichael, CA
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Directions
From Hwy 50 take Watt Ave off-ramp. Head north to Fair Oaks Blvd, turn right. Follow Fair Oaks Blvd to Van Alstine and turn right. Turn left onto California Ave. Follow the signs. $5 parking fee in the park.
Open Team Prize $
$75/$50/$25
Open Individual Prize $
$125/$75/$25
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $75/$25; Team: $75/$25
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $50; Team. $50/$25
60+ Prize $
N/A
70+ Prize $
N/A
Sponsoring Organization
River City Rebels
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Steve Swindel
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
916-457-2772
Cost, Late/Race Day
$35
Check Payable to:
River City Rebels
Registration Address
Steve Swindel, 3104 O Street #325, Sacramento, CA 95816
Misc. info
All comped athletes must pre-register. Cash or checks only on race day.
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$30 if post-marked by 9/12/26 or online by 9/18/26
Online Registration
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October 2026

Oct3Sat

Cross Country Grand Prix

21st Annual Garin Park XC Challenge

Women's Race: 9:00am / 5 kmOpen Men's Race: 10:30am / 5 kmMaster Men's Race: 9:45am / 5 kmLocation: Garin Regional Park, 1320 Garin Ave. Hayward, CA
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Directions
From South Bay: I-880 N toward Oakland. Merge onto Industrial Pkwy SW via exit 24. Keep R at fork to continue onto Industrial Pkwy. Turn R onto Mission Blvd. Turn L onto Garin Ave. Garin Park is 1320 Garin Ave.  From San Fransisco: I-280 S.  Merge onto I-380 E.  Merge onto US-101 S.  Merge onto CA-92 E toward Hayward.  Merge onto I-880 S. Turn L onto Industrial Pkwy.  Turn on R onto Mission Blvd. Turn L onto on Garin Ave. to Garin Park at 1320 Garin Ave.
Open Team Prize $
$150/$75/$50
Open Individual Prize $
$75/$50/$25
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $75/$25; Team $75/$50
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $50; Team $50
60+ Prize $
N/A
70+ Prize $
N/A
Sponsoring Organization
West Valley Track Club
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Andy Crawford
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
607-331-5411
Cost, Late/Race Day
$35
Check Payable to:
West Valley Track Club
Registration Address
Andy Crawford 1433 Patio Dr., Campbell, CA 95008
Misc. info
 PA course records: Open men: Chris Frias 15:21 (2014). Open women: Teresa McWalters 17:36 (2017). 40+ men: Neville Davey 16:00 (2015). 40+ women: Valerie Young 18:57 (2011). 50+ men: Brian Pilcher 17:28 (2008). 50+ women: Cathy Dubay 20:23 (2017). 60+ men: Jacob Nur 18:33 (2017). 60+ women: Joannie Siegler 21:46 (2017). 70+ men: Hans Schmid 22:15 (2013). 70+ women: Melody-Anne Schulz 25:42 (2013). Parking available, carpooling encouraged.
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$25 if post-marked by Sept. 30th
Online Registration
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Oct11Sun

Cross Country Grand Prix

30th Annual John Lawson Tamalpa Challenge

Women's Race: 9:00am / 4.2 miOpen Men's Race: 11:00am / 4.2 miMaster Men's Race: 10:00am / 4.2 miLocation: Miwok Meadows, China Camp State Park, San Rafael
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Directions
Directions
Open Team Prize $
$75/$50/$25
Open Individual Prize $
$150/$75/$25
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $75/$25; Team $75/$25
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $50; Team $50
60+ Prize $
Indiv. $25; Team $25
70+ Prize $
N/A 
Sponsoring Organization
Tamalpa Runners
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Kelly Bartholomew
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
415-314-9771
Cost, Late/Race Day
NO RACE DAY REG $40 – Race Day Substitution OK
Check Payable to:
Tamalpa Runners
Registration Address
Kelly Bartholomew 243 Santa Margarita San Rafael, CA 94901
Misc. info
China Camp course, a 4.25 mile eyeloop course, rolling with lots of single track. About 1/4 mile of road. Make sure car is parked off the roadway.
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$30 if post-marked by Oct. 5th
Online Registration
Online Registration Maximum of 130 women participants, 130 master’s men, and 50 open men

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Oct17Sat

Cross Country Grand Prix

17th Annual Willow Hills XC Open

Women's Race: 9:00am / 5 kmOpen Men's Race: 10:30am / 5 kmMaster Men's Race: 9:45am / 5 kmLocation: Willow Hill Reservoir Community Park, Folsom CA 95630
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Directions
From US-50 take Prairie City Rd, Exit 25. Go N 0.35 mi., past the Folsom High School stadium on the R, to the traffic light, and turn R into the Folsom HS driveway. (No street signs there. Directly across PCR on the L is the main Intel driveway.) Park to the far right toward the tennis courts.
Open Team Prize $
$75/$50
Open Individual Prize $
$100
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $100; Team $50/$25
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $50; Team $50/$25
60+ Prize $
Indiv. $50; Team $50/ $25
70+ Prize $
Indiv. $50; Team $50
Sponsoring Organization
Buffalo Chips Running Club
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
John Hancock
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
916-383-2008
Cost, Late/Race Day
$30
Check Payable to:
Buffalo Chips Running Club
Registration Address
John Hancock P.O. Box 19908 Sacramento, CA 95819
Misc. info
Loop course, rolling hills. $75 bonus for breaking any age group course record.
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$25 through 10/12/26; Online $25 through 10/15
Online Registration
Online Registration

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Oct24Sat

Cross Country Grand Prix

28th Annual Matt Yeo Memorial Aggies XC Open

Women's Race: 9:00am / 4.2 milesOpen Men's Race: 10:30am / 4.2 milesMaster Men's Race: 9:45am / 4.2 milesLocation: Shoreline Park, Martinez
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Directions
From South: 680N Exit Waterfront Rd. toward Marina Vista. Take Marina Vista West. Right on Ferry St. into Park. From North: 680S, Exit Marina Vista toward Waterfront Rd. Take left onto Marina Vista. Right on Ferry St. into Park.
Open Team Prize $
$150/$75/$50
Open Individual Prize $
$100/$75/$50
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $50/$25; Team $50/$25
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $30/$20; Team $30/$20
60+ Prize $
N/A
70+ Prize $
N/A
Sponsoring Organization
HOKA Aggies Running Club
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Kevin Searls
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
925-963-8534
Cost, Late/Race Day
$35
Check Payable to:
Aggies Running Club
Registration Address
Kevin Searls 4110 Canyon Way Martinez, CA 94553
Misc. info
2 x 2 mile loops with initial grass start. Flat course with mix of grass, groomed dirt trails, and paths. Link to race map
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$25 if post-marked by Oct. 18th
Online Registration
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November 2026

Nov15Sun

Cross Country Grand Prix

40th Annual PA Cross Country Championship

Women's Race: 9:00am / 4 milesOpen Men's Race: 11:00am / 6 milesMaster Men's Race: 10:00am / 5 milesLocation: Lindley Meadow Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
More race information
Directions
Parking near start on JFK Drive via Fulton and 30th Ave. (East end of JFK Drive is closed on Sunday.)
Open Team Prize $
$150/$75
Open Individual Prize $
$200/$100/$50
40+ Prize $
Indiv. $50/$25; Team $50/$25
50+ Prize $
Indiv. $25
60+ Prize $
N/A
70+ Prize $
N/A
Sponsoring Organization
PA USATF
Total Prize Purse
$1500 (1.5 points weighted race)
Race Director
Carl Rose
Race Email
[email protected]
Telephone
510-529-6654
Cost, Late/Race Day
$50
Check Payable to:
 USATF Pacific Association
Registration Address
Irene Herman 422 Presidio Avenue San Francisco, CA 94115
Misc. info
Other Awards (e. g. overall winners, top 3 in each age group, raffle, merchandise or products): _____________ The Nancy Thomas Women’s Masters Performance age graded Award presented by the Impala Racing Team _____________ Start and finish in Lindley Meadow. Women: 2 two-mile loops. Open men: 3 two-mile loops. Masters men's race:  two 1.5-mile loops (first part of the normal two-mile loop, cutting down to Lindley Meadow by the horse corral), then one full two-mile loop. ______________ **Comp entries email Irene Herman at [email protected] for the code, or send her your comp entry form.
 
 
Cost, Pre-Reg.
$35 if post-marked by 11/09/26, or on-line by 11/13/26 (5:00pm)
Online Registration
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