JAMBOREE EVENT
Rising Stars
Cross Country Finale
Sunday, October 11, 2026 - Sunnybrook Sport Fields, Toronto
The Rising Stars Cross Country Finale brings Ontario’s youngest runners together for a fun-filled day of racing, celebration and plenty of excitement. For the first time since the Rising Stars XC series began, the Finale is coming to Toronto!
Important Contacts
Race Director: Randolph Fajardo (randolphfajardo@athleticsontario.ca)
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, October 5 @ 11:59pm ET
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Technical Package - Last updated August 27
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Schedule
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12:00pm 1km (U8 Girls & Boys)
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12:15pm 1km (U10 Girls)
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12:25pm 1km (U10 Boys)
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12:40pm 2km (U12 Girls)
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12:50pm 2km (U12 Boys)
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There is an all-comers event offering 3km and 5km races for older divisions. These races to not offer awards. If you have older athletes that would also like to race in either race, please visit the Sunnybrook XC Prep event page here.
Sponsors and Partners
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August 27
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Technical 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 12
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Rising Stars to be held at Sunnybrook Park.
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The event is scheduled for October 11, 2026.
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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 counrtry athletes should have their member number from their federation in order to expedite their registration process.
Early Bird Deadline
First Event: $20 plus HST and processing fees.
Regular Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 17 @ 11:59 p.m. ET
Regular Deadline
First Event: $25 plus HST and processing fees.
Regular Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 1 @ 11:59 p.m. ET
Late Deadline
$30 plus HST and processing fees.
Late Registration: Thursday, November 8 @ 10:00am ET
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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