The 7th Annual Olivenhain Cross Country Invitational is a great way for kids of all abilities - first time runners and experienced youth - to run in a fun "Kids Only" running event. The OCCI invites kids of all ages, 5-14 to participate in North County's most welcoming cross-country running event!

DATE: Sunday, September 29, 2019

LOCATION: The races are run entirely on the grounds of the historic Olivenhain Meeting Hall on Rancho Santa Fe Road. 423 Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024 [See Map]

COST: Entries are $16 per person in advance or $20 on race day. We accept cash, check, or major credit cards on race day.

NEW!!!: Kids festival with fun activities, donation based pancake breakfast, raffles, and award presentations every 45 minutes! PLUS - for 2019 a NEW FINISH LINE for kids to run through!!!

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is a USATF Sanctioned, and fully-chuted 500 meter loop. All races are run entirely on the Meeting House grounds. The terrain is slightly hilly with a combination of wood chips and hard-packed dirt. There is no pavement or concrete. Regular sneakers are recommended. The course is shaped like the letter “C”, so family members will have several opportunities to see their kids running.

The youngest kids will run 1 loop, while each age group after will run additional loops. (see event schedule) -- Feel free to borrow one of our 50 cow bells and head down to “Cow Bell Corner” to cheer – the kids love it!

PARKING: Parking is available at the Meeting Hall. Additional parking is available on neighborhood streets. Rancho Santa Fe is a busy road - use extreme caution and only cross at the pedestrian crosswalk/stop sign.

REGISTRATION: Please visit our Registration page. A parent’s signature is required for each participant. Waivers are available when you pick up your child’s bib number or bring one with you here. Online registration will close at 10PM, Friday, September 27th. This is a USA Track & Field sanctioned and insured event.

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