Canadian Cross Country Classic

Fanshawe, Canada • 30 Nov 2025

Event details

The Canadian Cross Country Classic takes place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Fanshawe Golf Course in London, Ontario. The event is presented by BackRoads Brews + Shoes and hosted by Athletics Canada and the London Western Track & Field Club. The program includes community and youth races on the same day.

Distances

  • 5K Cross Country
  • 1K Kids Cross Country

The event will feature cross country course conditions such as grass and mud. An ACXC Fan Fest with local food vendors and lounge spaces is scheduled alongside the races. BackRoads Brews + Shoes is listed as a sponsor and will run activations, pop-up events, and an athlete panel in the lead-up to the event.

Registration and logistics

Online registration is mandatory for both the 5K and the Kids 1K. Registration for the 5K and Kids 1K includes chip timing and discounts at BackRoads Brews + Shoes; the Kids 1K also includes a participation ribbon. Race timing and bibs will be provided by Sport Made Simple. Personalized race bibs are available for participants who register by November 19. Packet pickup is available at BackRoads Brews + Shoes on the Friday before the event and on the race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Cross Country Classic 5k
Kids 1k Cross Country Classic
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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