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Wickham Summer XC Series

Date
July 6, 2026
Distance
Wickham Summer XC Series Full Series · Wickham Summer XC Series Race 1 · Wickham Summer XC Series Race 2 & more

From the Organizer

This will be the 35'th edition of the annual Wickham Park Cross Country Summer Series covering a challenging 2.6 mile +/- course. The series consists of 5 Monday evening races to be held starting at 6:30PM. We'll use a points system this year for the full series first place age group award. Please retain your BIB number received at the Park for all races you participate in to simplify scoring across multiple races for the series.

Racers under 18 require a parent or guardian's approval and should be capable of completing the course in less than 45 minutes without supervision. 

We encourage participants to take advantage of the opportunity to register for the full series at a discounted price + lower fees. (Walkup registration accepted by cash or check made out to Silk City Striders starting at 5:45PM and closing at ~6:15 PM to allow for prompt race start at 6:30 PM). 

Free entry to park for race participants, Spectators pay the regular fee.

We will not cancel unless the park is closed. 

Net proceeds from participant fees to benefit Manchester High School Shoe Fund which provides running shoes to student athletes that cannot afford them.

Events

Wickham Summer XC Series Full Series6:30 PMRegister →
Wickham Summer XC Series Race 16:30 PMRegister →
Wickham Summer XC Series Race 26:30 PMRegister →
Wickham Summer XC Series Race 36:30 PMRegister →
Wickham Summer XC Series Race 46:30 PMRegister →
Wickham Summer XC Series Race 56:30 PMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

84°

Typical Low

65°

Chance of Rain

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Brainard Fld, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:22 AMSunset 8:28 PMDaylight 15h 6m

Host City

About Manchester, CT

Elevation

222 ft

Nearest Airport

BDL

Bradley International Airport · 14 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Wickham Summer XC Series?
Wickham Summer XC Series is a mountain bike race held in Manchester, Connecticut on July 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more mountain bike races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Wickham Summer XC Series?
Monday, July 6, 2026 in Manchester, Connecticut at 1329 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Wickham Summer XC Series?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Wickham Summer XC Series

Jul 6, 2026

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