OATF Festival of Cross Country

White Rock, Canada • 19 Sep 2026

Festival of Cross Country

The Festival of Cross Country is hosted by Ocean Athletics on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Crescent Park in South Surrey. The event includes multiple athlete categories: Seahorse, Junior Development, High School, Senior and Masters.

Ocean Athletics states that its club athletes run free in meets the club hosts. Registration links are provided for all participants and an event schedule is available in the meet information package.

Athletes may also take part in the Lower Mainland Cross Country Series; participants must score in four races to be considered for an award in that series. Ocean Athletics lists both hosted meets and supported meets, with the club covering entry fees for its athletes at specified supported events.

The published details for 2026 focus on the date, location, eligible categories and registration arrangements, including a registration deadline tied to the event. A competition package with the event schedule and race information is indicated as part of the meet materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Masters
Seahorse
Senior
Junior Development
High School
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A 30 mile trail race along the Baden-Powell Centennial Trail between Horseshoe Bay and Deep Cove, featuring about 8,000 feet of climbing and a field chosen by random selection.

A checkpoint-style trail race of 10 to 15 km through Vancouver trails and landmarks, held in the morning. The event includes coffee, food, DJs and prizes; tickets are limited and refunds are not available.

Mountain trail races at Mount Seymour Resort offering 35 km, 50 km and a 50 km two person relay across technical North Shore trails with significant elevation gain. A non timed 1 km kids run is also included.

Timed endurance events of 6, 12, 24 and 32 hour around a marked 2.6 mile wooded loop at Lake Padden, with night lighting, aid stations, keepsakes and awards; limited field and proceeds supporting a local youth program.

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