Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country Race
11am - December 6, 2025 at Jericho Beach Park
Part of The Lower Mainland Cross Country Series
The Gunner Shaw Memorial is part of the Lower Mainland Cross Country Series, which provides an opportunity to compete locally in a number of cross country races throughout the fall/winter season. The Open/Masters Series consists of 7 races while the Youth Series (Junior Development/U16) Series consists of 5. The series is held from September to December and all races are sanctioned by BC Athletics.
Lower Mainland Cross Country Series (Open & Masters)
Lower Mainland Cross Country Series (Junior Development & U16)
MAPS
Gunner Shaw JD/U16 map coming soon!
Named in Memory of “Gunner” Shaw, a well-known and respected BC runner who passed away in 1984 at the age of 39 due to a car accident, the annual cross country race has been a staple on the provincial cross country calendar for years. We look forward to keeping the proud tradition of this traditional-style cross country meet alive for many years to come.
The 2025 Gunner Shaw Marks the final instalment of the BC Athletics Lower Mainland XC Series
Registration
Registration portal to the LEFT of your screen or click HERE to register through our online registration.
Event Schedule
Package Pickup
Friday December 5th – 2:00 to 6:00pm - Forerunners W4th Avenue
Saturday December 6th – 9:00 to 10:30am - inside Jericho Sailing Centre
Race Times
10:00am Youth Series 1.5k
10:25am Youth Series 3k
11:00am Adult Series 5k/10k
Youth Series Awards
11:30am - Medals will be awarded to the top three runners in each Youth age group.
Adult Series Awards
12:30pm - A combination of medals and ribbons will be awarded to the top three runners in the Senior 10km (5yr divisions) and Junior 5km.
Special recognition will be given to the winners of the Gunner Shaw Trophies (male, female over 35), and the “Silver Fox” Junior Challenge, awarded in memory of former Lions Gate Road Runner stalwart Jim Conway, who was affectionately known as “The Silver Fox”.
Date: December 6th, 2025
Location: Jericho Beach Park
Race Director: Krista Levesque
Course: A classic cross-country course which includes sections of grass, trail, hills and sandy beach. Depending on weather conditions you can expect varying amounts of mud and water (but always some!). Shoes with good mud traction are recommended. Spikes are optional.
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