The 9th Olivenhain Cross Country Invitational is a great way for kids of all abilities - first time runners and experienced youth - to run in a fun "Kids Only" running event. The USATF Sanctioned "OCCI" invites kids of all ages, 4-14 (3 yr olds OK :) ) to participate in North County's most welcoming cross-country running event!
**NEW in 2023** - Chip Timing Event for every age group and gender!!!
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course is a USATF Sanctioned, and fully-chuted 500 meter loop. All races are run entirely on the Meeting House grounds. The terrain is slightly hilly with a combination of wood chips and hard-packed dirt. There is no pavement or concrete. Regular sneakers are recommended. The course is shaped like the letter “C”, so family members will have several opportunities to see their kids running. Please do not cross the barrier tape at any time.
The youngest kids will run 1 loop, while each age group after will run additional loops. (see event schedule) -- Feel free to borrow one of our 50 cow bells and head down to “Cow Bell Corner” to cheer – the kids love it!
PARKING: Parking is available at the Meeting Hall. Additional parking is available on neighborhood streets. Rancho Santa Fe is a busy road - use extreme caution and only cross at the pedestrian crosswalk/stop sign.
AWARDS: Awards are announced approximately every 45 minutes between age groups. This year, every runner receives a medal. The top 10 finishers from each race will win special prizes at the awards ceremony. Top 5 finishers will win special medals. Additionally, we'll have a family raffle at each award ceremony where kids, adults, and families can win prizes. Randomly selected Adult Fun Run runners will be eligible to win various prizes from our post run raffle.
RAFFLES: Every awards ceremony will be accompanied by a raffle with prizes for kids and families like dinner at local restaurants, gift certificates, and more! Every entry in the event is eligible to win, and extra tickets will be available for donation.
RESULTS: Results will be posted near the community circle approximately 10 minutes after each race and available on-line within minutes.
Registration fees
Girls Ages 4-6 (3) Closed
Online registration closed-
8:00 AM Start Girls Ages 3-6
- Online registration closed
Boys Ages 4-6 (3) Closed
Online registration closed-
Boys Ages 4-5 at 8:15AM
- Online registration closed
Girls Ages 7-8 Closed
Online registration closed-
Girls ages 7-8 start wave at OCCI.
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$16.00
Pre-Registration
Aug 11 – Sep 17 -
$20.00
Day of Event
Sep 17 – Sep 17
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Boys Ages 7-8 Closed
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7-8 Year Old Boys Wave at OCCi
- Online registration closed
Girls Ages 9-10 Closed
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Girls Ages 9-10 Wave at OCCI.
- Online registration closed
Boys Ages 9-10 Closed
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Boys 9-10 Wave at the OCCI.
- Online registration closed
Girls Ages 11-12 (13) Closed
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Girls Ages 11-12. 13 Year Olds will be welcomed to run in this wave to accommodate for kids who are in the same grade or classes as the 12 year olds.
- Online registration closed
Boys Ages 11-12 (13) Closed
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Boys Ages 11-12. 13 Year Olds will be welcomed to run in this wave to accommodate for kids who are in the same grade or classes as the 12 year olds.
- Online registration closed
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jim O'Hara
- runnorthcounty@gmail.com
- Website
- Visit website
