Cross Country Team Challenge
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (July 21, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Cross Country Team Challenge, part of the Brian Diemer Family of Races, is a 5K cross country race in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 20, 2027, run in the style of a school meet. Teams have 5 to 7 members, with the top five finishers counting toward the team score.
The course covers mowed grass, dirt and gravel. Registration is simple, with the option to create or join a team. The 5K starts at 6:30 p.m. and is timed, with youth pricing available and awards in a range of team and individual categories.
A 1-mile community run, open to all ages, starts at 6 p.m. It is untimed and has no awards.
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