Cross country runners from across the province are lacing up for the Trails Capital of B.C.

The 2024 and 2025 BC Cross Country Running Championships take place at Vernon害羞草研究所檚 DND grounds. The 2024 event takes place Oct. 26 and 2025 on Oct. 25.

害羞草研究所淭he DND grounds offer expansive open fields, creating a spectator-friendly course with layers of elevation and interconnected grass fields that allows the course to be as creative as one wants,害羞草研究所� said Mark Bomba, head coach of Queens University for his insights into the grounds, as his upbringing in Vernon meant he had firsthand experience with the course that had inspired him as a rising athlete.

害羞草研究所淚n addition to the exceptional course, the event benefits from the passion to host led by Josh Welter of the Sport and Culture Society, and Tourism Vernon (sport), and Malindi Elmore, Olympian marathoner, who serves as an ambassador for the event.害羞草研究所�

Vernon Amateur Athletics Association co-chair, Robyn Poulin is excited for the chance to coach and compete on home soil.

害羞草研究所淭his event always brings some of the best and elite cross country runners in B.C. together while providing an opportunity for racers of various ages to get out, compete and have fun,害羞草研究所� said Poulin, who has participated in BC cross country provincials for several years as an athlete.

BC Athletics Non-Stadia program manager Kevin O害羞草研究所機onnor is thrilled to bring the championships back to the Interior, 害羞草研究所渇eaturing a challenging cross-country course that will test athletes from grassroots to high performance levels.害羞草研究所�

The event serves as the selection race for the BC Team competing at the Canadian Cross Country Championships in London, Ontario, on Nov. 30, 2024.

害羞草研究所淲e look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, and supporters from around the province to Vernon, the Trails Capital of B.C.,害羞草研究所� said Vernon Amateur Athletics Association president and co-chair Mike Stoll.

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