The 2026 Big Cross Frozen Tundra

Event Overview

A wintertime race to remember! There are two races to choose from: the 2.5 Mile Run/Walk and the 5 Mile Run. The Big Cross Frozen Tundra race is open to all, but we especially invite past, current, and future members of Tri-Cities area high schools' Cross Country and Track Teams. Represent your school and even create your own teams (i.e. Bulldogs of the 2000s, etc). During registration you will even have the chance to donate to and benefit your current local high school cross country program.

Race Format

• Start Time: Both Races will start at 9:30am.
• Participants: Will take up to 120 participants each.
• Race Bibs: Available at the starting line at approximately 9:00am (30 minutes before start time).
• Course Length: The course is 2.5 miles on the woodchip/dirt/gravel trails at Big Cross in Pasco.

Participants in the 5-mile run will complete two circuits of the course.

Teams

We encourage participants to create teams and your own unique team uniforms to add to the atmosphere of the event. This is for camaraderie and adding to the spirit of the event only. Team scores will not be tracked.

Spectators

• Viewing Areas: Spectators may view the race from the designated spectator areas and/or along the course.
• Restrictions: They must stay out of the start & finish area.
• Course Safety: Spectators should avoid crossing over the race path when runners are visible on the course.

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed: if interested in helping as a volunteer for set-up, course monitoring, or at the start/finish line please contact galveza@pasco-wa.gov.

Sickness Policy

All runners, spectators, and volunteers should stay home if sick.

Race Swag

This year all participants will receive race logo socks.

Registration Information

In-person registration is available at the Recreation Services offices in Pasco City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave., Pasco, until 4:00pm Thursday, January 29.

Race Details

For more information, please visit the official race page at The Big Cross Frozen Tundra.