RACE & COURSE INFO:
The Best XC Race on the Planet, organized by the Boulder Running Company, is All Grass, All Fun & All Weather! The race will be held sun, rain or snow! Every effort will be made to ensure that the course is dry and safe for all participants!
The race is open to all abilities from the beginner to the seasoned runner. This is a true family event and kids of all ages are encouraged to take part in either the Youth Race for ages five to 14, or the Tikes four and under 20 meter dash!
The 2008 Best XC Race on the Planet is a benefit race for the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation EXPAND Program.
>>Men's & Women's Races: The 4-mile men's and women's Best XC Race on the Planet course, open to ages 15 and up, starts at Harlow Platts Community Park and consists of three loops -- all on grass with any hard surface covered with carpet enabling the use of spikes. Each loop heads west around Viele Lake and back across the bridge. Participants will veer to the right behind the South Boulder Rec Center and up the hill through the frisbee golf course, looping around the soccer field before heading back behind the Rec Center to the start area.
There will be two adult heats, with the women kicking off at 9:30 a.m. and the men at 10:30 a.m. BRC will award over $2,300 in cash and prizes to the top finishrs in both races as follows:
1st Place Overall Male & Female = $300
2nd Place Overall Male & Female = $200
3rd Place Overall Male & Female = $1001st Place Masters Male & Female = $100
2nd Place Masters Male & Female = $75
3rd Place Masters Male & Female = $50
Top age groupers 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ will receive $25 gift certificates to the Boulder Running Company!
>>Youth Race (ages 5-14): Boys and girls ages 5 to 14 years will race a two kilometers on the same course as the adults, but only one loop! The youth race will kick off after the men's race finish. Prizes will be awarded to the top boy and girl finishers.
>>Tikes 4 & Under 200 Meter Dash: Even the youngest are encouraged to tie on their running shoes for a special 200 meter dash created just for them! And it's FREE!
Race Day Schedule & Start Times:
8 a.m. ~ On-Site Registration and Bib Pick-Up
9:30 a.m. ~ Women's Race Start
10:30 a.m. ~ Men's Race Start
11:15 a.m. ~ Youth & Tikes' Races
11:30 a.m. ~ Post Race Food & Awards