Events
NIRCA Cross Country Community 6K
Place
800 Hersheypark Dr
Hershey, PA US 17033
Description
The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual race that precedes the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association National Championships. Hershey Parkview Cross Country Course near Hershey, PA will host this year's race. Parkview is sure to provide a memorable racing experience. Stay around afterwards and watch the premier race in collegiate club running.
The NIRCA Open 6K is open to the public and NIRCA alumni athletes. If you're a part of the local community, a fan of collegiate club running, NIRCA alumni or ineligible athlete, a parent, spectator, a high school athlete - then this race is for you!
Spikes may be worn at the runner's discretion. This race will take place in rain or shine.
Online registration closes at 4 days before the event.
Late/Race-day registration will be available at course, but sign up now to save!
Volunteer & Race for Free
We're seeking volunteers for the NIRCA Collegiate Championship races. If you sign up to volunteer during the college races later in the day, you'll receive a discount code for a complimentary entry to the NIRCA Open 6K on race morning. Volunteer roles include Team Check-In, Course Marshal, and Finish Line.
Follow this link to volunteer & claim your free entry!
For questions related to volunteering, get in touch with Tim at tim.appman@clubrunning.org.
*Discount code will be sent in your volunteer email confirmation.
The NIRCA 12k/14k Challenge
Introducing the NIRCA Cross Country Nationals 14K/12K Challenge!
By popular demand, the 12k/14k challenge is back!
NIRCA athletes are invited to join the challenge by signing up for the Open 6K in addition to their main event (Championship 6K/8K, Fresh/Soph 6K/8K, Junior/Senior, or Grad 6K/8K) for a total race distance of 14K or 12K. Top 3 fastest combined times will secure a spot on the podium.
To participate in the challenge, complete these TWO registration steps on or before the deadlines.
- Sign up for the collegiate race by Saturday, 11/1: Club leaders must register Challenge participants in the appropriate collegiate races and will be invoiced for the individual entries just as they would any other NIRCA race.
Individual athletes can check their collegiate race registration status on clubrunning.org.
- Sign up for the Open 6k by Friday, 11/7: Sign up for the Open 6k here on RunSignUp and click the option on the registration page to opt into the challenge. Important -- Registration for the Open 6k does not serve as a substitute for registration into the collegiate races; you must register for both races.
This race is not open to the public. You must be registered to compete in a NIRCA National Cross Country event (Championship 6K/8K, Fresh/Soph 6K/8K, Junior/Senior, or Grad 6K/8K) to register and compete in the Challenge.
Challenge registration closes on Friday night before the Open 6k event!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Merchandise
Merchandise will be available for sale at the event. Look for a limited-edition NIRCA Nationals event tee, as well as your favorite NIRCA-branded gear!
Course Map
The 6k course map can be found here. Or, click the thumbnail below to access a larger map.
Hotel & Event Parking Information
We have reserved special NIRCA blocks with a deadline of October 15th! These rooms will be available to NIRCA teams, spectators, and supporters to ensure you can book a place nearby the Nationals course, with rates starting at $109/night and many which include free hot breakfast.
Hotel block cutoff dates end on October 31, so book soon!
Link for more info & booking: Hotel blocks
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Parking address:
GIANT Center
500 Hersheypark Drive
Hershey, PA
Hershey Park has informed us that a parking fee of $10 will be charged for spectators.
Participants in the Open 6k should indicate to booth attendants that they are participants in the cross country running event and will be permitted to pass free / at no charge.
