Summer Cross Country Series
Date
Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDTRace options
14 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A casual summer cross country series offering weekly races, scenic trails, and unique competitive challenges like predicted time awards.
Best for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
14 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
2.7 Miles
closes Jun 2, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
23d 15h 43m leftSummer XC Series Race #1
Closes Jun 2, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
2.85 Miles
closes Jun 9, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
1mo 15h 43m leftSummer XC Series Race #2
Closes Jun 9, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
2.75 Miles
closes Jun 16, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
1mo 7d 15h 43m leftSummer XC Series Race #3
Closes Jun 16, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
5K
3 options · closes Aug 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 10d 19h 43m leftSummer XC #4 Predicted Time
Closes Jun 23, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
Summer XC Series Race #8 Handicap Race
Closes Jul 21, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
Summer XC #12 Women's Shortcut
Closes Aug 18, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
2.34 Miles
closes Jun 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
1mo 21d 19h 43m leftSummer XC Series Race #5
Closes Jun 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
6 Miles
closes Jul 7, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
1mo 28d 15h 43m leftSummer XC #6 2 Man 6 Mile Relay
Closes Jul 7, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
4K
closes Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
2mo 5d 15h 43m leftSummer XC Series Race #7 Age Graded 4K
Closes Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
2.2 Miles
closes Jul 28, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
2mo 19d 15h 43m leftSummer XC Series Race #9
Closes Jul 28, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
2.25 Miles
closes Aug 4, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT
2mo 26d 15h 43m leftSummer XC #10 Figure 8
Closes Aug 4, 2026, 3:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
6K
closes Aug 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 3d 19h 43m leftSummer XC #11 Ekiden Relay
Closes Aug 11, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
2.55 Miles
closes Aug 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 17d 19h 43m leftSummer XC #13
Closes Aug 25, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
2.3 Miles
closes Sep 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3mo 24d 19h 43m leftSummer XC #14 Luminaria Loop
Closes Sep 1, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $0.00
Race feel
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyJoin the Summer Cross Country Series for casual weekly races through the scenic fields and trails of Waveny Park in New Canaan. This long-running tradition offers a relaxed atmosphere while still providing competitive elements. Runners can vie for prize T-shirts in overall and age group categories, or test their pacing skills in the unique Predicted Time race. Awards are also given for Age Graded 5K performances. The series prioritizes participant safety with established protocols for a smooth experience.
What to expect
- Enjoy casual weekly races on the grass fields and trails of Waveny Park.
- Compete for prize T-shirts in overall, age group, and predicted time categories.
- Benefit from established safety protocols for an efficient race process.
Standout details
- Weekly summer series
- Predicted Time race
- Age-graded awards
- Grass and trail course
Course surface
Cross-country
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
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.
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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.