Events
Masters Women (40+ yrs old)
Masters Men (40+ yrs old)
Open Women (<40 yrs old)
Open Men (<40 yrs old)
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.pausatf.org.
Place
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA US 94121
Description
**NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION**
Masters runners MUST run in the Masters races to be eligible for scoring for Masters teams (both for the USATF Masters 5k XC National Championship, and for the Pacific Association XC Grand Prix) and for Individual Masters awards.
YES! Masters runners can run in BOTH the Masters race and the Open race! Your result from the Masters race will count towards team scoring, PA Grand Prix, and National Championship. The result from the Open race would count to complete an Open team for the PA Grand Prix, and for fun!
A 5k cross country race consisting of two loops (1 big loop, followed by 1 little loop) in beautiful Golden Gate Park. This historic and iconic race is a staple event on the Pacific Association of USATF annual Cross Country Grand Prix, and also serves as a venue preview race for the Pacific Association XC Championship race. Race against some of the best athletes on the west coast, traversing over grass, dirt, and rolling hills.
This year, we are honored to host the USATF Masters 5k XC National Championship! Masters athletes from all over the US will compete for bragging rights, glory, and memories that will last a lifetime.
For the Open races ONLY: Bib transfers available race morning with a fee of $10. Absolutely no bib transfers for the Masters races.
Race Contact Info
Course Map
2025 5k Course Map for all races
Environmentally Conscious Race
The Golden Gate Park XC Open will be implementing some actions at this race to help with lessening our negative impact on the environment. Of course, it's up to us all to be conscious and mindful, and be a leader in these efforts. Here are some ways we all can help:
- Race Bib Recycling: Race bibs are made of Tyvek from DuPont, and are a HDPE plastic (not paper). They are recyclable though! However, most communities do not accept this type of plastic in the common, curbside recycling programs. BUT... DuPont provides collection bags, and we'll have some at the Golden Gate Park XC Open! Bring your old bibs, and we'll be collecting them to recycle (along with race day bibs after the race).
- Recyclables in the Recycling; Trash in the Trash: Please help us by putting only trash in the trash receptacle, and only recyclables in the recycling. Such a gross pain sorting it all after the race...
- Minimize Plastic Water Bottles: We will not be providing water in single serve plastic water bottles. Everyone is encouraged to bring and use their own water bottle.
- Safety Pin Reuse: After the race, feel free to return your safety pins, and we'll reuse them for next year. Or, save them yourself and bring to your other races! It seems small, but can make a difference.
If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to contact the race director. Thank you for your efforts in this important endeavor!
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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