Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country Race
December 5, 2026 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)
Course: Starting across from the Jericho Sailing Centre.
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.
Join us December 5th, 2026 for the Gunner Shaw XC meet at Jericho Beach Park. For more information visit our race page.
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**BC Athletics Members receive a code for $3.00 off per race entry; your BC Athletics membership must be up to date (2026) to receive the discount.
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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 2026 Gunner Shaw marks the final instalment of the BC Athletics Lower Mainland XC Series
Registration
Click HERE to register through our online registration.
**BC Athletics Members use the code in the BC Athletics section of the registration form for $3.00 off per race entry; your BC Athletics membership must be up to date (2025) to receive the discount.
Event Schedule
Package Pickup
Friday December 4th – 2:00 to 6:00pm - Forerunners W4th Avenue
Saturday December 5th – 9:00 to 10:30am - Upstairs, Jericho Sailing Centre
Race Times
10:00am Youth Series 1.5k (2014-2016)
10:25am Youth Series 3k (2010-2013)
11:00am 5k/10k *U18/U20 Series points awarded for the 5k; Age 20+ series points awarded for the 10k; JD/Youth Series points are not awarded for Youth (U16 and younger) running the 5k/10k races.
11:30am - Youth Series Awards, Jericho Beach parking lot. Medals will be awarded to the top three runners in each Youth age group.
12:30pm - 5k/10k Awards, Upstairs, Jericho Beach Sailing Centre. A combination of medals and ribbons.
Awards
10km:
Series points applies 10km athletes ages 20+
1st place medals to the overall male, overall female
1st place medals to the 35+ overall male, overall female
Ribbons to the top three male and female: U18, U20, and thereafter 5yr divisions
5km:
Series points applies 5km athletes ages U18/U20
1st place medals to overall male, overall female
Silver Fox trophy and 1st place medals to the top U20 male & female.
Note: Youth (9-15) running in the 5k/10k compete in the U18 category.
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”).
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