Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge
Introducing...
The Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge from EXCELerate! It’s Traverse City's non-paved, running event in the spirit of European style cross country at it's best! Enjoy the Challenge...the challenge of running on grass or snow, wooded dirt trails, and farmland running terrain. Just like in the original days of running, before paved roads and concrete sidewalks. You'll run on a dedicated cross country course over rolling farmland on the hills east of Traverse City. Compete as a team, cross country style with lowest score of finishers, or as an individual, and earn original prizes.
Highlights include:
December... Really?
The weather in December is part of the challenge! Participating in the Farmland 5K is naturally tough! No man-made obstacles. Mother nature promises wind, snow, sleet or rain... WE promise a great course, hot food and great music to warm you up!
The race is dedicated to adventurous runners looking for a change of pace from their usual paved running route. Are you really tough? This event is for you!
Weather history on December 7, from 1974 to 2011 is likely to have:
Enjoy the Challenge
This 5K runs on grass, snow, wooded dirt trails, and truly "up and down" rolling farmland running terrain. Just like in the original days of running, before paved roads and concrete sidewalks. Afterward make your way to the bonfire to enjoy complimentary hot and hearty soup, fresh bread and hot chocolate.
Cross Country Running, AKA “XC” - European Roots
As a competitive sport, cross-country running began in England with a game called "hares and hounds" or "the paper chase" in the early 19th century. In this game, a runner or group of runners (hare) laid a trail by dropping pieces of paper or other markers while following a random course, and a second set of runners (hounds) then set out in pursuit, trying to follow the "paper trail"
The cross-country season is still in the fall and events are run through open country, often over crude trails, not on roads or tracks. Since distances and difficulty vary, world records are not kept for the event.
Team competition is very important in cross-country. Teams are made up of five to nine runners and the order of finish is determined by adding up the places in which team members finish - that is, 1 point is awarded for a first-place, 2 points for second, and so on. The team with the lowest score wins.
Results
Visit Running Fit Race Results OR Run Michigan Race Results for your time!
Farmland 5K Course Records
Course Record Male: Jacob Secor - 16:33 (set in 2012)
Course Record Female: Sielle Kearney - 20:07 (set in 2012)
Introducing...
The Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge from EXCELerate! It’s Traverse City's non-paved, running event in the spirit of European style cross country at it's best! Enjoy the Challenge...the challenge of running on grass or snow, wooded dirt trails, and farmland running terrain. Just like in the original days of running, before paved roads and concrete sidewalks. You'll run on a dedicated cross country course over rolling farmland on the hills east of Traverse City. Compete as a team, cross country style with lowest score of finishers, or as an individual, and earn original prizes.
Highlights include:
- Off-road running on a challenging dedicated cross country course
- Awesome runner gift including a technical winter training hat (guaranteed to first 300 to register)
- Team Competition - scored cross country "team" style, first 5 finish places by time
- Costume Prize for: Most Scantily Clad, True Farmer, Most European, Best 1800's "Harrier"
- A FREE 5K Virtual Training Program (8 week program starts October 8)
- Free parking
- Post Race Party with awesome food & entertainment
- Hot Cocoa
- Whole Grain Bread
- Hot Chili and Corn Chowder
December... Really?
The weather in December is part of the challenge! Participating in the Farmland 5K is naturally tough! No man-made obstacles. Mother nature promises wind, snow, sleet or rain... WE promise a great course, hot food and great music to warm you up!
The race is dedicated to adventurous runners looking for a change of pace from their usual paved running route. Are you really tough? This event is for you!
Weather history on December 7, from 1974 to 2011 is likely to have:
- Temperature from 30°F to 34°F and is rarely below 19°F or above 46°F.
- Sky overcast 77% of the time.
- 75% chance that precipitation will be observed at some point during the day.
- 40% chance that there will be snow on the ground. Snow depth average is 3.2"
- Wind speed of 9 mph (gentle breeze) on average.
Enjoy the Challenge
This 5K runs on grass, snow, wooded dirt trails, and truly "up and down" rolling farmland running terrain. Just like in the original days of running, before paved roads and concrete sidewalks. Afterward make your way to the bonfire to enjoy complimentary hot and hearty soup, fresh bread and hot chocolate.
Cross Country Running, AKA “XC” - European Roots
As a competitive sport, cross-country running began in England with a game called "hares and hounds" or "the paper chase" in the early 19th century. In this game, a runner or group of runners (hare) laid a trail by dropping pieces of paper or other markers while following a random course, and a second set of runners (hounds) then set out in pursuit, trying to follow the "paper trail"
The cross-country season is still in the fall and events are run through open country, often over crude trails, not on roads or tracks. Since distances and difficulty vary, world records are not kept for the event.
Team competition is very important in cross-country. Teams are made up of five to nine runners and the order of finish is determined by adding up the places in which team members finish - that is, 1 point is awarded for a first-place, 2 points for second, and so on. The team with the lowest score wins.
Results
Visit Running Fit Race Results OR Run Michigan Race Results for your time!
Farmland 5K Course Records
Course Record Male: Jacob Secor - 16:33 (set in 2012)
Course Record Female: Sielle Kearney - 20:07 (set in 2012)
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