Event Overview
Running is a team sport, and the Brian Diemer Family of Races Cross Country Team Challenge allows you and your friends to experience it together. This event resembles a high school-style cross country meet, using standard scoring and a 5K course. Participants can run as part of a team (5 to 7 individuals, top 5 score) or solo. Coed teams are also welcome.
Course Details
The event takes place at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. The 5K course will feature mowed grass, packed dirt, and gravel. A FREE community 1 Mile Run, open to both youth and adults, kicks off the evening. The 5K portion of the event is chip-timed. An overview of the 2025 course is available at https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2330110, and the 2026 course is expected to be similar.
Registration
Register individually or create a team. The first person on a team can create it and share a link for others to join. Youth under 20 will receive a $10 entry discount. Contact [email protected] if you would like to set up your team so members can all register for free, with a single invoice issued after the event.
Awards
Gazelle Sports sponsors awards for various categories:
- First Overall Female/Male
- First Overall Female/Male Masters
- Middle of the Pack Award
- Overall Female/Male/Coed Team
- Overall Masters Female/Male/Coed Team (all members 40+)
- Most Spirited Team (voted on by volunteers)
The FUN Run Mile participants are not eligible for awards and the FUN Run Mile is not timed.
Race Day Timeline
- 5:00 PM: Bib pickup
- 6:00 PM: Community Fun Run Mile
- 6:25 PM: XC teams report to the starting line
- 6:30 PM: XC race starts
- 7:30 PM: Awards
