Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge in Traverse City

The Inaugural Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge is Traverse City's non-paved, running event in the spirit of European style cross country at it's best!

Enjoy the Challenge...the challenge of running on grass or snow, wooded dirt trails and farmland running terrain. Just like in the original days of running, before paved roads and concrete sidewalks. You'll run on a dedicated cross country course over rolling farmland on the hills east of Traverse City. Compete as a team, cross country style with lowest score of finishers, or as an individual, and earn original prizes.

Highlights include:

* Off-road running on a challenging dedicated cross country course.
* Awesome runner gift including a technical winter training hat.
* Team Competition - scored cross country "team" style, first 5 finish places by time.
* Costume Prize for: Most Scantily Clad, True Farmer, Most European, Best 1800's "Harrier"
* A Free 5K Virtual Training Program (8 week program starts October 8).
* Free parking.
* Post Race Tailgate Party with awesome food & entertainment.
* Hot Cocoa.
* Whole Grain Bread.
* Hot Chili and Corn Chowder.

Fees:

Kid’s Fun Mile: $15 (ages 9 & under, not timed)

Online registration through Nov. 17: $30
Online through Nov. 29: $35
Day of Race Dec. 1: $40
Extra Post Race Party Tickets, includes the hat: $10
Virtual Plus! 5K Training Program:(while available) FREE

Register online at www.xcchallengetcruns.com.

Image courtesy: www.xcchallengetcruns.com.