Meet Information
We are excited to announce the second race of the 2020 Maryland XC Series! Complete information on the event can be found below, and any questions can be sent to events@charmcityrun.com. We hope you'll join us!
Online registration is available up through the beginning of the race on September 27th, and is the preferred method of registration. Based on availability, limited in-person registrations will be accepted at packet pickup and on race day. If the race reaches capacity no additional entries will be accepted. The number of entries currently available is displayed under the division above. Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/BelAir/MDXCSeriesBelAir
Entry Fee
$25 through September 24 at 11:59 PM
$30 after September 24, including packet pickup and race day
You can purchase a MDXC series shirt for an additional $5 during your online registration, or $10 at packet pickup & on race day. Shirts are a super comfortable cotton/poly blend and available in unisex sizes small through XL.
Race packets will be available for pickup at the following times and locations:
Friday, September 25th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Charm City Run Bel Air
126 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Sunday, September 27th from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Tollgate Park
704 N. Tollgate Road
Bel Air, MD US 21014
Please remember to wear a face covering when you come to pick up your race materials!
Traditional cross country races feature a mass start on an extended starting line. Due to COVID-19 we have opted to split the start of the race into waves - there is no mass start. Runners that sign up and join a team will start together with their team and be assigned a wave number closer to race day. Runners that do not join a team will receive their wave assignment in an email closer to race day as well. On race day, runners are free to warm up on the property as needed and should remain socially distanced. The starter will call individual waves to the starting line beginning at 9:00 AM where teams/small groups will be sent off one at a time in a staggered format. This process allows for separation between groups and less congestion on the course. All runners will receive an official chip time. The race will be held rain or shine.
We understand that many high school and college athletes will not have the chance to compete as a team in cross country this fall. We want to try and solve that problem by introducing a team competition! Athletes can form teams of 5 people to compete against other teams in their chosen division (middle school, high school, college, and open/mixed). Only teams in the open/mixed division can have a mix of ages and/or genders. We will score complete teams (5 people) by cumulative time (the total time it took each member of the team to complete the course).
The 3 mile course starts and ends in the lower grass field at Tollgate Park. Runners will run on grass through the Tollgate Park and Harford Equestrian Center properties. There are minimal stretches on paved surfaces, so spikes are acceptable. A course map will be posted shortly.
We will give out awards as follows:
COVID-19 RACE PROTOCOLS
We take health and safety very seriously. Based on guidance from the CDC and local health departments we have created the following operating protocols for MDXC:
1. All race staff will wear face coverings for the duration of the event.
2. Race registration will be limited to 250 individuals
3. All registrants will receive an email 3 days prior to the race reminding runners who feel ill or believe they may have come in contact with someone exposed to COVID-19 to stay home.
4. Hand sanitizer stations will be positioned at the packet pickup area, starting line, and finish line. Participants will be encouraged to utilize them throughout the event.
5. Runners will not be required to wear masks while running, but must wear a face covering before and after the race while at the park.
Online registration is available up through the beginning of the race on September 27th, and is the preferred method of registration. Based on availability, limited in-person registrations will be accepted at packet pickup and on race day. If the race reaches capacity no additional entries will be accepted. The number of entries currently available is displayed under the division above. Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/BelAir/MDXCSeriesBelAir
Entry Fee
$25 through September 24 at 11:59 PM
$30 after September 24, including packet pickup and race day
You can purchase a MDXC series shirt for an additional $5 during your online registration, or $10 at packet pickup & on race day. Shirts are a super comfortable cotton/poly blend and available in unisex sizes small through XL.
Race packets will be available for pickup at the following times and locations:
Friday, September 25th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Charm City Run Bel Air
126 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Sunday, September 27th from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Tollgate Park
704 N. Tollgate Road
Bel Air, MD US 21014
Please remember to wear a face covering when you come to pick up your race materials!
Traditional cross country races feature a mass start on an extended starting line. Due to COVID-19 we have opted to split the start of the race into waves - there is no mass start. Runners that sign up and join a team will start together with their team and be assigned a wave number closer to race day. Runners that do not join a team will receive their wave assignment in an email closer to race day as well. On race day, runners are free to warm up on the property as needed and should remain socially distanced. The starter will call individual waves to the starting line beginning at 9:00 AM where teams/small groups will be sent off one at a time in a staggered format. This process allows for separation between groups and less congestion on the course. All runners will receive an official chip time. The race will be held rain or shine.
We understand that many high school and college athletes will not have the chance to compete as a team in cross country this fall. We want to try and solve that problem by introducing a team competition! Athletes can form teams of 5 people to compete against other teams in their chosen division (middle school, high school, college, and open/mixed). Only teams in the open/mixed division can have a mix of ages and/or genders. We will score complete teams (5 people) by cumulative time (the total time it took each member of the team to complete the course).
The 3 mile course starts and ends in the lower grass field at Tollgate Park. Runners will run on grass through the Tollgate Park and Harford Equestrian Center properties. There are minimal stretches on paved surfaces, so spikes are acceptable. A course map will be posted shortly.
We will give out awards as follows:
* 1st place male and female teams in the middle school, high school, and college divisions
* 1st place team in the open/mixed division.
* 1st-3rd place male and female runners in the middle school, high school, college, and open/mixed divisions
COVID-19 RACE PROTOCOLS
We take health and safety very seriously. Based on guidance from the CDC and local health departments we have created the following operating protocols for MDXC:
1. All race staff will wear face coverings for the duration of the event.
2. Race registration will be limited to 250 individuals
3. All registrants will receive an email 3 days prior to the race reminding runners who feel ill or believe they may have come in contact with someone exposed to COVID-19 to stay home.
4. Hand sanitizer stations will be positioned at the packet pickup area, starting line, and finish line. Participants will be encouraged to utilize them throughout the event.
5. Runners will not be required to wear masks while running, but must wear a face covering before and after the race while at the park.