Events
2.5 Mile Run/Walk
100 spots left. Price increases after December 22, 2024 at 11:59pm PST
5 Mile Run
110 spots left. Price increases after December 22, 2024 at 11:59pm PST
Place
Big Cross - Cross Country Course
Pasco, WA US 99301
Description
A wintertime race to remember! There are two races to choose from: the 2.5 Mile Run/Walk and the NEW 5 Mile Run. The Big Cross Frozen Tundra race is open to all, but we especially invite past current and future members of Tri-Cities area high schools' Cross Country and Track Teams. Represent your school and even create your own teams (i.e. Bulldogs of the 2000s, etc). During registration you will even have the chance to donate to donate to and benefit your current local high school cross country program.
FORMAT: Both Races will start at 9:30am and will take up to 120 participants each. Race bibs and giveaways will be available at the starting line at approximately 9:00am (30 minutes before start time). Race bibs will be according to race. The course is 2.5 miles in length on the woodchip/dirt/gravel trails at Big Cross in Pasco. Participants in the 5-mile run will complete two circuits of the course.
TEAMS: We encourage participants to create teams and your own unique team uniforms to add to the atmosphere of the event. We will keep track of and score teams as in a regular Cross Country meet with first 5 team members scoring. This is for spirit and for bragging rights as we will publish the team results.
SPECTATORS: Spectators may view the race from the designated spectator areas and/or along the course. They must however stay out of the start & finish area and avoid crossing over the race path when runners are visible on the course.
VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed, if interested in helping as a volunteer for set-up, course monitoring, or at the start/finish line please contact kubalekb@pasco-wa.gov.
SICKNESS: All runners, spectators and volunteers should stay home if sick.
RACE LOGO SOCKS: This year all participants will receive race logo socks.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: Available at the Recreation Services offices in Pasco City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave., Pasco, until 4:00pm Thursday, January 23.
LAST CHANCE REGISTRATION NOTE: Last Chance Registration will be the morning of the race from 6:00am - 9:00am and is available online only. You must show your payment receipt at the check-in tent near the start line to receive your bib and giveaway item.
Race Contact Info
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Packet Pickup, Start & Race Bibs
Participants will be emailed their packet pickup number one day prior to the race (i.e. "Red 10", "Pink 7", etc) so please verify your email is correct on your runsignup.com account and watch your email the day before the race. As participants arrive they should proceed to their assigned start position, where they will find their race packet including bib, safety pins, and commemorative race logo item in a bowl of the color and number that corresponds to their packet pickup number. Race packets will be ready and available for pickup at the starting line 30 minutes prior to race start time. The race bib must be secured in front, on the middle of the chest, so that it is completely visible.
Race Course
This course is run on wood chip & gravel trails and incorporates 4 good hill climbs and descents, together with some smaller hills and flat sections. The 2.5-mile Run/Walk will complete the course once while the 5 Mile Run participants will complete two circuits the 2.5-mile course.
Safety Considerations
WEATHER:
- Weather at this time of year can vary greatly. Please watch the weather and dress appropriately in layers.
- Some patio style space heaters will be available as warming stations. Allow others to take turns under the heaters as needed.
LOCATION: Big Cross is located at 3700 Road 36 on the West side of the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco, WA. Park in the gravel parking lots located approximately 1/2 mile north of Argent Rd.
START TIMES: The start time for both the 2.5-mile Run/Walk and the 5-mile Run is 9:30am. Race packets will be available at the start line approximately 30 minutes before the race, although you can arrive earlier to warmup and familiarize yourself with the course, please approach the start line area no earlier than 30 minutes before the start time of your race to give workers the opportunity to prepare packet pickup.
AT THE START/FINISH:
- Packet pickup available at start line 30 minutes before race start time.
- At the Start line position yourself according to your running ability, allowing faster runners to start in front.
- A race clock will be displayed at the finish-line to be able to see your unofficial time as you cross the finish line.
- Finisher placement ribbons (Top 10 male and female participants) will be distributed as participants cross the finish line.
- Upon finishing, participants should proceed through the finish chute then feel free to grab refreshments and drinks available at the finish tent and then proceed to the viewing areas to cheer on the other participants of the race.
COURSE MAP: There will a printed poster map hung onsite at Big Cross the morning of the race available for viewing. but there will be no individual printed maps, so please take a good look at the map above or plan on using the printed poster map at on race day.
RUNNING SAFETY: While running, as much as possible, give people space when running, passing or being passed to avoid tripping.
SPECTATORS: No spectators are allowed in the immediate area surrounding the Start and Finish. Please stay to designated spectator areas and do not cross the path when run is in progress.
SICKNESS NOTE: If you are sick or exhibiting symptoms of flu, COVID, etc. please stay home.
History - Top 20 Individual Best Times
2.5-Mile: Women's Top 20 Best PR Times:
2.5-Mile: Men's Top 20 Best PR Times:
5-Mile: Men's & Women's Top 20 Best PR Times:
2025 is the first year of the 5-mile run. The top 20 finishers this year will establish the top 20 list.
Race Logo Giveaway Item
GIVEAWAY ITEM 2025: All participants will receive sublimated Big Cross Frozen Tundra logo socks.
Directions
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