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Name: GBTC XC Invite
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Carlisle

Carlisle, United States • 13 Sep 2026

GBTC XC Invite - Carlisle, MA

The GBTC XC Invite takes place on September 13, 2026, at DCR Great Brook Farm State Park in Carlisle, Massachusetts. The venue address is 1018 Lowell St, Carlisle, MA 01741. The event comprises multiple cross-country races held at the park.

Distances offered:

2K youth race
5K Open and Masters races

Registration opens August 1, 2026, and closes September 11, 2026. The registration fee for the Youth 2K is $20.00. The registration fee for each 5K race is $35.00.

The event is listed on the USATF New England Cross Country Grand Prix calendar and draws competition from across New England. Race categories include youth, Open, and Masters divisions. Information provided by the organizer specifies the race format as running-only cross-country events at the state park venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Carlisle

Race information

Registration

5 km

Masters Men's 5k

5 km

Open & Masters Women's 5k

5 km

Open Men's 5k

Youth 2k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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