CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
2026 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
Important Links
- Live Results
- Register Here - Regular deadline closes on Thursday, November 5 @ 11:59pm ET
- Technical Package - Last updated August 27
- Tentative Schedule - Last updated October 13
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October 15, 2026
Live results link posted.
October 13, 2026
Tentative schedule updated to include Para athletes and will run at 10am with the Masters.
August 27, 2026
Tech Package Posted
August 25, 2026
Registration now open.
Updated registration deadlines
Early Bird Deadline: Four Thursdays before the start of the competition.
Regular Deadline: Two Thursdays before the start of the competition.
Late Registration Deadline: Thursday prior to the competition.
Refund policy updated.
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.
Refunds for entry scratches can be completed by registrants until the end of the regular entry deadline.
Scratches done after the regular entry deadline must be emailed to operations@athleticsontario.ca for processing.
August 24, 2026
The Ontario Cross Country Championships to be held at Malden Park in Windsor.
The event is scheduled for November 15, 2026.
A course preview will be available on Saturday, November 14.
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
- $30 per event plus HST and processing fees.
- Early Bird Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 11:59pm ET
Regular Deadline
- $35 per event plus HST and processing fees.
- Regular Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2026 @ 11:59pm ET
Late Deadline
- $75 per event plus HST and processing fees.
- Late Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026 @ 10:00am ET
- There are no coaching passes for this competition.
Technical Rules
Atheltes, coaches, and parents are responsibile for understaing all rules for the championship.
Important Links:
Rules to Keep in Mind for this Competition
Signlets/Club Uniforms
Rule 143 in the AO Procedures and Technical rules outline that athletes may only wear uniforms/singlets representing clubs that are in good standing.
Non-club uniforms should be plain with minimal company advertising.
Warm-ups
Athletes are free to warmup along the course route but must stay clear of the route during races.
Scoring
All age groups (U8 to Masters) will contribute individual and team points to their respective clubs. Review the scoring protocols on the technical package.
Masters Team Awards: For the Masters division, teams must declare their teams on the following page: https://forms.gle/j7m32bvcD2CiEPdm6.
Ensure to review the technical package for declaration requirements.
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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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Holiday Inn Express Waterfront Windsor
33 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON N9A 2S4
Book HERE before October 15, 2026.
Please make your reservations by October 15th , 2026 to ensure availability and group rate.
Individual changes/cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date to avoid charges
Check in begins at 3:00 pm *Check out 11:00 am
Express Breakfast Buffet is included
Saturday & Sunday 7:00-10:00 amParking $10 per night with in and out access (prices subject to change without notice)
Being downtown, parking is limited. The hotel is providing our teams with a discounted rate in the city parking structure that our hotel has access to at just $10 +taxes per night which will include in and out access. Upon arrival, please pull into our hotel from Riverside Drive to check-in and unload your luggage. Our staff will issue your parking pass at that time. Parking is set in a city owned parking garage located directly behind the hotel between Chatham & Pitt Streets.Indoor Pool & Fitness Centre
Rooms will not be on the same floor
Quiet time on Guest floors 10:00 pm strictly enforced
Pet friendly & 100 % smoke free
Best Western Plus Waterfront Hotel
277 Riverside Dr W, Windsor, ON N9A 5K4
Book HERE before October 15, 2026.
Please make your reservations by October 15th , 2026 to ensure availability and group rate.
Individual changes/cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date to avoid charges
Check in begins at 3:00 pm Check out 11:00 am
River Room Restaurant onsite – breakfast not included
Parking $19 per night with in and out access (prices subject to change without notice)
Being downtown, parking is limited. The hotel is providing our teams with a discounted rate in the city parking structure that our hotel has access to at just $19 +taxes per night which will include in and out access. Upon arrival, please pull into our hotel from Riverside Drive to check-in and unload your luggage. Our staff will issue your parking pass at that time. Parking is set in a city owned parking garage located directly behind the hotel between Chatham & Pitt Streets.Indoor pool & fitness center
All rooms have a full or partial view of our beautiful waterfront
Check in begins at 3:00 pm
Check out 11:00 am
Pet friendly & 100% smoke free
