Sports
Xavier Prep Hosts Open Cross Country Races
The community is invited to join a race series for runners in north Palm Desert.
A popular series of races for runners to test their cross country skills has returned to the desert.
The second annual Cross Country Summer Series features four races a night across an all-dirt loop course, and is open to all ages and skills. The next event is Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Three races of 2.5 kilometers start the evening, with a final 5k race for those wishing a more challenging distance.
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According to XCP cross country coach Aron Lyons, prizes and awards are awarded to top finishers in each age group, as well as awards for outstanding efforts.
Entrants pay $5 per race, which also includes a bottle of water or sports drink. Runner can enter all four races on each night's program for $15.
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The race series continues on July 27, before concluding on Aug. 10.
