Old Goat Track Club XC Classic

USATF New England XC Grand Prix Race #1 and USATF New England All Terrain Series - XC Race Come one, come all for the fourth running of the Old Goat Track Club XC Classic (OGTC XC Classic) 5k XC race around fields at Waters Farm in Sutton, MA. Pre registration is $35 plus small transaction fee, Race day will be by paper application only on site and is $40. The race is also the first stop on the USATF NE XC Grand Prix series. The 5-race series has commemorative awards for participants of at least 4 races, and prize money for top individuals in open, and different masters divisions, for both men and women. More info: https://newengland.usatf.org/sports/cross-country REGISTRATION If you are Unattached, you must select "Unattached" to indicate no team affiliation. Please make sure you have the correct team affiliation if you are competing in the USATF XC Series. If you need to change your team affiliation, please do so yourself PRIOR TO RACE DAY or contact us at ogtc.net Day of registration is available and will begin at 9:00 AM in the Darling Barn. Cash or venmo will be accepted so please plan accordingly. Day of registration is $40 per runner. RACE SCHEDULE There will be (2) races at the following times: 10:00 AM: Womens Open 5k 11:00 AM: Mens Open 5k COURSE The course follows the same path as last year. Although the course briefly crosses over pavement, it is a spike friendly course. PARKING Parking will be available at the event for free. When you enter Waters road please note this road is the only entry and exit point from the farm so please drive cautiously and be on the lookout for exiting traffic. When you approach the farm there will be two lot options that will be designated with signage. Please take note that one lot will have restricted entry/exit during race times in order to prioritize runner safety. Please ensure you park in the lot with unrestricted access if you foresee the need to leave during the event. Volunteers will be present at the exits to guide traffic and assist in the unlikely event there is an emergency and you need to leave. WATER There is no water fountain available at the meet site so please pack accordingly. There will be water and bananas available for runners at the finish. BATHROOMS There will be portable bathrooms available for use and one handicapped accessible portable bathroom located at the Darling Barn. TENTS There will be a designated team tent area by the starting line. Please feel free to bring/set up tents for your team. AWARDS There will be a brief awards ceremony after the completion of the Men's race. Awards will be given for the following: Top 3 - Men and Women Top Team - Men and WomenIndividual Master's Winner - Men and WomenTop Master's Team - Men and Women