
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
Weather
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.
Host City
Elevation
222 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.
XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across U.S. trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Wickham Summer XC Series
Jul 6, 2026