McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- MS Girls - Pagosa Springs Cross Country Challenge · MS Boys - Pagosa Springs Cross Country Challenge · HS Girls - Pagosa Springs Cross Country Challenge & more
From the Organizer
Pagosa Springs High School would like to invite you to participate in our MS and HS XC
meet on Saturday, September 27th, 2025. This year, we will be hosting the meet
at our traditional location on Reservoir Hill in downtown Pagosa Springs. The course is
on a mix of hilly forest roads and single track trails. The high school course is 5
kilometers and the middle school course is 3 kilometers. All races will allow for unlimited
runners.
The meet schedule is as follows:
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS: 9:00 am
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS: 9:30 am
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS: 10:00 am
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS: 10:45 am
AWARDS:
Ribbons will be handed out to the top 10 runners in each race. Team awards will
be given to the first and second place high school teams. (top 5 scoring and top 7 displacing
for scoring purposes.)
ENTRY FEE:
$150 per school or $15/athlete for smaller schools. Please make payment to
Pagosa Springs High School: Attention Cross Country.
TIMING:
Professional timing will be provided through Rocky Mountain Timing.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING: From Main Street, turn onto Hot Springs Blvd in downtown
Pagosa Springs. Drive approximately a quarter mile (past the hot springs) and turn left on
the steep dirt road next to the post office. Buses: drive up the dirt road, past the gate, and
to the top of Reservoir Hill. Spectators: Park just above the gate in the first open field.
There will be volunteers to assist in the parking process.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge?
- McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge is a running event held in Pagosa Springs, CO. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Pagosa Springs, CO at Reservoir Hill, Pagosa Springs, CO. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
McGinn Memorial Cross Country Challenge
Sep 26, 2026