Carry Your Cross 10K
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Carry Your Cross 10K
Carry Your Cross is a trail endurance event held at Kanopolis Lake State Park. The signature race requires participants to carry a 50+ lb cross while completing a 10 km route over rugged terrain. The event also offers trail-only options.
Distances:
- 10K with cross (Carry Your Cross)
- 10K Trail
- 5K Trail
The program includes music, food, games, awards, and a free-will-donation BBQ and fellowship after the races. Spectators have designated viewing opportunities along the course. Only 100 race slots are available. Registration opens December 1, 2026, and the next Carry Your Cross is scheduled for March 20, 2027.
The event is held rain or shine and participants are advised to plan for wind. Youth and family participation is accommodated; the 5K and 10K trail options are available for children aged 8 and up or family members who run alongside a cross carrier.
Published course record times are 1:10:28 for the 10K with cross, 54:35 for the 10K Trail, and 24:20 for the 5K Trail. The event lists prizes and awards for first, second, and third place finishers, along with event merchandise. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
