2021 Grand Prix Cancelled

As a result of the recent Public Health order and announcement on September 28, 2021, and after serious consideration, the Valley Royals Board of Directors has made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Grand Prix Cross Country series set to run on October 6 and 13.

We could not in good conscience bring together as many people as the Grand Prix attracts,  given we are a region that is recognized by Fraser Health with growing COVID numbers and imposed health orders.

We trust you understand our having to make this very difficult decision, and we hope to bring the Grand Prix back in full force in the 2022 season.

Fees: All fees will be refunded in the format they were paid.

Register by Wednesday (Sep. 30) for Festival of XCountry, on October 2 in South Surrey

Join the Festival of XCountry, at Crescent Park (South Surrey) on Saturday, October 2th. Registration closes in only a few days, so do not wait!

  • 9am – U20, Seniors, and Masters (2003 and earlier): 6km
  • 10am – Track Rascals (2013-2015) 1km
  • 10:10am – 2012 Females: 1.5 km
  • 10:25am – 2012 Males: 1.5 km
  • 10:40am – 2011 Females and males: 2km
  • 10:55am – 2010 Females and males: 2km
  • 11:10am – 2009 Females and males: 3km
  • 11:40am – U14 and U16 Females and males: 3km
  • 12:10pm – U18 Females and males: 4km

Fees: $5 for Track Rascals, and $8 for 2012 and older

(NOTE: $3 added fee for non-members of BC Athletics)

Download the Race Information Pack for additional details: 2021 Festival of XCountry Information Package

Register by 11:59pm on September 30 (Wed.) on Trackie:

https://www.trackie.com/online-registration/event/2021-festival-of-xcountry-3-lmxc-series/472223/#.YVIBemLMLic

 

UPDATED: Pinetree Classic Cross Country Race Results

Our Valley Royals athletes competed in the 45th annual Pinetree Classic Cross Country Race this past weekend (Sep. 18) in Coquitlam. The meet was well attended, and our athletes all represented themselves proudly against some of the best runners in BC.

Jackson Camozzi won the 2012 boys race, and  Riley Simmonds placed 2nd in the 2008 division in a photo finish and with the identical time as the winner. Peyton Cadwell won the 2011 girls race, and Kaiden Gleeson got 3rd in the 2009 boys race. Adrianna Buitelaar ran a strong race despite being a little under the weather to grab the bronze medal in her category. William Steiger, Lexi Smith, Zoe Unger, Mark Molina, and Sam May ran strongly to finish just out of the medals but will be getting stronger with each coming race.

I would like to congratulate all our young athletes who competed and their families who support them. For many it was their first or one of their first races, and each time is a learning experience. Whether it was smiles or tears this past weekend, you should all feel proud of taking on the challenge of running.

Official results are now available: Pinetree Classic Cross Country Results September 18, 2021

UPDATED: Grand Prix Registration is Closed!

The Valley Royals’ Grand Prix Racing Series was looking forward to its 37th year, but we will have to take another year off due to COVID-19 safety and gathering restrictions. The Grand Prix has been cancelled for 2021, and all fees will be refunded in the format they were paid.

We could not in good conscience bring together as many people as the Grand Prix attracts, given thta we are in a region that is recognized by Fraser Health with growing COVID numbers and imposed health orders.

  • Wednesday, October 6th
  • Wednesday, October 13th

Clearbrook Park (also called Ron Weibe Park), Abbotsford, BC

For more information and to register by October 1, visit our Grand Prix page.

NOTE: NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED.

2021 Valley Royals Grand Prix Route Map