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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 : Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Thorold Elite XC Prep Meet takes place on September 27, 2026, in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The meet is open to all ages and includes an Open 5K race (men and women combined) in the afternoon.

Sessions are split between morning and afternoon: morning includes MTA athletes and AO U14; afternoon includes AO athletes and MTA Intermediate/Youth. The meet is sanctioned by the Minor Track Association (MTA) and Athletics Ontario.

Entry fees are listed in Canadian dollars: regular fee $25 per event in alignment with the new MTA policy, late fee $30 per event, plus a $5 non-member fee. Payments are accepted online and all fees are non-refundable. Registration deadlines are September 23, 2026 for the regular period and September 26, 2026 for late registration.

Course maps and a technical package are posted. A final schedule will be posted and emailed on Saturday, September 26 only if there are adjustments. 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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