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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 takes place in Niagara Falls, Ontario on September 27, 2026. The meet is open to all ages and includes an Open 5K race in the afternoon with men and women competing together.

Age groups follow Minor Track Association and Athletics Ontario classifications. The morning session will include MTA athletes and Athletics Ontario U14 athletes. The afternoon session will include Athletics Ontario athletes and MTA intermediate and youth categories.

Entry fees are CAD 25 per event during the regular registration period and CAD 30 during the late period. An additional non member fee of CAD 5 applies. All fees are non refundable and payments are accepted online. Regular and late registration deadlines are provided for the event.

Course maps and a 2026 technical package are posted. The meet is sanctioned by the Minor Track Association and by Athletics Ontario. A final schedule will be posted and emailed on Saturday 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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