XC Summer Series

JUN
9
2026
Join the XC Summer Series, a friendly weekly cross country 5K on Tuesday nights in Parsippany from April 28 to September 1, 2026. All ages and abilities welcome, walkers included, with chip timing and after race refreshments.
5 kilometers

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XC Summer Series : overview

The XC Summer Series is a weekly cross country 5K series on Tuesday nights in Parsippany, NJ, running from April 28 to September 1, 2026. The series comprises a total of 14 races with several scheduled off dates (including May 11; July 7 and 14; August 4 and 11). The stated purpose is to introduce cross country running to all people; the course is open to all ages and abilities and walkers are welcome.

Distances

  • Adult 5K
  • Child 5K

Location and course

Races take place at the old Greystone complex, now called Central Park, which is part of Morris County Parks and is used for high school cross country meets. The listed meeting point is Central Ave and North Cottage Road, Parsippany, NJ 07954.

Entry, fees and services

Entry options include paying per night or for the entire series. Published fees include per-night day-of prices of $8 for youth (high school or younger) and $10 for adults; full-series prices are listed as $50 for youth and $85 for adults. Participants are provided a race chip and timing each week. After-race refreshments are provided. No shirt or weekly awards are given. Races proceed in all weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Adult 5k
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Child 5k