Christie Cross Country
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About the race
Slowpokes Run Club organizes Christie Cross Country at Christie Pits Park in Toronto. This is the third annual running of a cyclocross-style event held on the cyclocross course at night.
The course is roughly 3 km per lap and is run in the dark. It includes sand pits, barriers, off-camber turns and a notable hill. Participants run the bike course on foot the evening before the bike race.
There are three heats; distances and formats include:
- Party Laps : 3 km non-competitive
- Cash Laps : 6 km competitive, $10 cash entry
- Beer Lap : 3 km competitive, 19+ with three on-course beers and non-alcoholic options
Race rules and logistics include mandatory headlamps, a required waiver for all racers, and a strong recommendation to use trail shoes. Costumes are required in spirit and a prize is awarded for best costume. Prizes are given for the top three men and women in the Beer Lap; winners take home a seasonal trophy called The Brick, which must be returned the following year.
A shoe demo is provided on site. The event description notes beer supplied for the Beer Lap and acknowledges event partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
