This is a new event for 2016 hosted by Hamilton City Hawks.
Cross country relay held at Narrows Christian Camp, Hamilton. Race distance will be approximately 3.3km for each leg over varied and undulating terrain. Teams will consist of four people. There will also be a Children’s individual race for grade 10 and 12 athletes held over 1 lap (1.65km).
Note that there are no restrictions on teams, they may be mixed club, mixed gender and athletes may do more than one leg in the same team. The event is open to all athletes.
Course run counter clockwise. This is in reverse direction to the 2015 WBOP XC Championships, with a few small course changes.