Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 Miles
Santa Rosa, United States • 30 Aug 2026
Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles
The Phil Widener Empire Open is the 33rd annual PA/USATF cross country event held at Spring Lake Regional Park near the Jackrabbit boat launch in Santa Rosa, CA. The course covers 3.4 miles over primarily rugged dirt trails with a short section of asphalt bike path and a few short hills.
The event is organized as three races: Women's Open, Men's Masters (age 40 and older), and Men's Open. A prize purse of $1500 is allocated for USATF members and teams. A course map is provided by the organizers.
Registration options include online and mail-in methods. Entry fees are free for Empire Runners Club members, $25 for non-members, and free for PA/USATF comped athletes who were awarded comped entry for the 2026 XC season by PAUSATF. No race day entries are permitted. Entry fees are not refundable unless the event is canceled. A confirmation email serves as proof of registration.
Organizers advise arriving early to avoid backups at the park entrance kiosk and note carpooling as a way to reduce parking congestion. Volunteer opportunities are available for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.