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Thorold Elite XC Prep Meet

Name: Thorold Elite XC Prep Meet
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls, Canada • 27 Sep 2026

Thorold Elite XC Prep Meet 2026

The Thorold Elite XC Prep Meet is scheduled for September 27, 2026 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The meet is open to all ages and includes an Open 5K race in the afternoon with men and women competing together.

Sessions are organized by age group and affiliation. The morning session is for MTA athletes and Athletics Ontario U14. The afternoon session is for Athletics Ontario athletes and MTA Intermediate and Youth categories. The event uses MTA and Athletics Ontario age groups and is sanctioned by both organizations.

Registration fees are listed in Canadian dollars. The regular entry fee is 25 CAD per entry with a late fee of 30 CAD applicable through September 26, 2026. A non member fee of 5 CAD applies. All fees are non refundable. Payment is accepted online.

Course maps and a technical package for 2026 are posted. A final schedule will be posted and emailed on September 26 if any adjustments are required. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Niagara Falls

Race information

Registration

5 km

Open 5k

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

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