XC Summer Series

Parsippany-Troy Hills, United States • 28-1 Apr-Sep 2026

Event Summary

The XC Summer Series is a weekly series of thirteen 5K cross country races held on Tuesday evenings. The series runs from late April through late July in 2026. The events take place at Central Park in Parsippany, which is part of the Morris County Parks and located on the grounds of the former Greystone complex. This venue is also used for high school cross country meets.

Race Options

The series offers two registration categories:

  • Adult 5K for people older than school age.
  • Child 5K for those still in high school or younger.

Pricing and Registration

Participants can pay for the entire series online or pay individually for each race on the day. Online series pricing is $85 for adults and $50 for youth. Day-of-race pricing is $10 per race for adults and $8 per race for youth. Payment methods on race day include cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal.

Event Details

Each weekly race includes chip timing. Refreshments are provided after the races, but no race shirts or weekly awards are given. The events are held regardless of weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Child 5k
5 km
Adult 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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