CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
Ontario Cross Country
Championships
Sunday, November 15, 2026 - Malden Park, Windsor
Windsor will host the Ontario Cross Country Championship at Malden Park for a full day of exciting racing, challenging terrain and fierce competition as athletes from across the province battle for provincial titles.
Important Contacts
Meet Director: Brett Lumley
Entries: AO Operations (operations@athleticsontario.ca)
Important Links
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Live Results - to come
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Register Here - Regular deadline closes on Monday, November 9 @ 11:59pm ET
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Course Map and TENTATIVE Schedule - to come (event will be a one day competition on Sunday, November 15)
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Parking Information - to come
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Start Line Assignments - to come
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Technical Package - last updated August 27
Sponsors and Supporters
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August 27
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Tech Package posted
August 25
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Registration now open.
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Updated registration deadlines
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Early Bird Deadline: Four Thursdays before the start of the competition.
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Regular Deadline: Two Thursdays before the start of the competition.
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Late Registration Deadline: Thursday prior to the competition.
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Refund policy updated.
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Refunds for entry scratches will be processed up until the regular registration deadline. Any scratches received after the regular entry deadline are not eligible for refunds.
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Refunds for entry scratches can be completed by registrants until the end of the regular entry deadline.
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Scratches done after the regular entry deadline must be emailed to operations@athleticsontario.ca for processing.
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August 24
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The Ontario Cross Country Championships to be held at Malden Park in Windsor.
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The event is scheduled for November 15, 2026.
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A course preview will be available on Saturday, November 14.
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All athletes registering for Athletics Ontario Championships must hold a competitive membership with their national federation. Out of country athletes must contact operations@athleticsontario.ca to register. Out of country athletes should have their member number from their federation to expedite their registration process.
Early Bird Deadline
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First Event: $20 plus HST and processing fees.
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Regular Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 22 @ 11:59 p.m. ET
Regular Deadline
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First Event: $25 plus HST and processing fees.
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Regular Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 5 @ 11:59 p.m. ET
Late Deadline
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$30 plus HST and processing fees.
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Late Registration: Thursday, November 12 @ 10:00am ET
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Important Technical Rules
For the complete Athletics Ontario Procedures and Technical Rules for Provincial Championships, please click HERE.
Rule 143 - Clothing, Shoes, and Athlete Bibs
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Athletes competing in any AO provincial championships may wear clothing from AO/AC member clubs in good standing. Athletes not representing an AO/AC club must wear plain tops or singlets. Company logos are permitted on these garments following WA regulations.
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At all AO Championships, athletes will receive a bib which shall be worn on the front in track events and on the front or back in field events.
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Hip numbers, if provided, must be worn as directed. Where a Photo Finish System is in operation, officials may ask athletes to wear hip number(s) on the side of their shorts or lower body, as well as on their left chest.
Warm-ups
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Athletes are free to warmup along the course route but must stay clear of the route during races.
Scoring
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Info to come.
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Credit: Orin Roberts
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Athletics Ontario club administrators and members may also contact AthleticsReg for questions regarding their membership account through the following ways:
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In your account, you can explore the online Knowledge Base to find comprehensive FAQ’s on using the system
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Email info@athleticsreg.ca
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Live online chat during the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday.
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Phone 1-866-534-2453 (press 1, then 9) during the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday.
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