Open/Masters - The Lower Mainland Cross Country season and YOU are welcome to take part!
The 2025 Lower Mainland Cross Country (LMXC) Calendar is below!
For the Junior Development U16 Lower Mainland Cross Country Series click here.
Corrections to standings: email Jake Madderom
2025 Open/Masters Results (When available)
When entering races, please be sure to use the same name and club name each time, otherwise the rankings software will view you as two different people. i.e. Don't enter as Mike in one race and Michael in another.
This season you can…
Tour the most scenic and varied courses in British Columbia ... Join beginning and elite level runners in friendly competition ... Discover a series with very active club participation ... Break away from measured 5k and 10k road events for the hills and trails of cross country ... Enjoy lower fees, minimal registration procedures, and fewer distractions
More reasons to run Cross Country!
Real distance runners run XC... mud, hills, etc., running up (and over) and running down (and over), gasp, remember how to breathe and save some air for the finishing sprint ... Success in cross country will lead to success on the roads ... Running cross country will help lengthen your career as a runner
At the conclusion of the Lower Mainland XC Series nearly 3000 runners will have competed.
Cross country runners run cross country because they just plain love it. Join the long tradition of cross country running and enter all or part of the Lower Mainland Series!
If you have specific race questions please contact the indicated race directors. Note that race results will be posted on the relevant race website soon after the event. Be sure to check this website for periodic updates on the aggregate series scores and for the final overall standings at the conclusion of the series. If you finish in the top 3 individuals in your age division, please contact Jake Madderom to confirm your contact address at the conclusion of the series.
How the Series Works
Overview
The Lower Mainland Cross Country Series provides an opportunity to compete in a number of cross country races throughout the fall/winter season. The Open/Masters Series consists of 6 races held from September 20th to December 6th. All races are sanctioned by BC Athletics.
Scoring
Athletes will be scored on the best of 4 race results in the Series. You must complete a minimum of 4 races. Ties will be broken based on performances in the BC Cross Country Championship event. Points will be awarded based on your finishing position in your category (age/sex) as follows: 1st = 30 points, 2nd = 27 pts, 3rd = 25 pts, 4th = 23 pts, 5th = 21 pts, 6th to 25th each place drops 1 point.
Series Categories
The age categories for males and females are: Youth (16&17), Junior (18&19), two open age divisions (20-29 and 30-39) and four masters age divisions (40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+). For the purpose of the series your age division is based on your age on December 31, 2025 for Masters and age on December 31, 2025 for Youth, Junior and Open age divisions.
Series Awards
Medals will be awarded to the top three BC Athletics members in each age division.
Race details & fees are subject to change so please check each race website or see individual entry forms.
Club Challenge
Score points for your club throughout the series. Each BCA member club's 8 best individual points will be scored from each race, and accumulated to determine the winner of the Series Club Challenge Trophy. No minimum club size. Points and Awards are only available to registered BC Athletics Clubs.
2025 Series Events
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1. Festival of Cross Country Saturday September 20th Crescent Park, South Surrey (Hosted by Oceans Athletics)
- 11.00am First Race
- Course Description: Grass fields and hard pack trails & some rolling hills
- Meet information and schedule package here.
- Registration
- Contact: Event Organizers
- 2024 Results Here
2. Vancouver Spirit Run Sunday September 28th Jericho Beach Park, Vancouver (Hosted by Callaghan Valley Sport and Cultural Society)
- 9.40am First Race
- Course Description:Grass fields, trails consisting ofcrushed gravel & bark mulch. Extra fun challenge we have straw bales for you to jump over
- Meet information and schedule package here.
- Registration
- Contact: Event Organizers
- 2024 Results Here
3. Frank Reynolds Memorial Meet Saturday October 4th New Brighton Park, Vancouver (Hosted by NorWesters)
Further Info to be added-Note for 2025 Cates Park is unavailable
- First Race
- Course Description:Grass fields, trails consisting of crushed gravel
- Meet information and schedule package here.
- Registration
- Contact: Event Organizers
- 2024 Results Here
4. BC Cross Country Championships Saturday October 18th DND Grounds, Vernon (Hosted by Vernon AAA/BC Athletics)
- 9.00am First Race
- Course Description:Grass fields, dirt, light compact gravel crush, short rubber course connection mat. Extra fun challenge we have straw bales for you to jump over
- Meet information and schedule package here.
- Registration
- Contact: Event Organizers
- 2024 Results Here
5. Fraser Valley Cross Country Ramble Sunday November 16th Clearbrook Park, Abbotsford (Hosted by Peninsula Runners)
Further Info to be added
- First Race
- Course Description: 90% of course is on grass, 10% on crushed gravel, some rolling hills.
- Meet information and schedule package here.
- Registration
- Contact: Event Organizers
- 2024 Results Here
6. Gunnar Shaw Saturday December 6th 2025 (Hosted by Vancouver Thunderbirds)
- 11am First Race
- Course Description:Grass fields, dirt, light compact gravel crush, short rubber course connection mat. Extra fun challenge we have straw bales for you to jump over
- Meet information and schedule package here.
- Registration
- Contact: Event Organizers
- 2024 Results Here
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