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: Each race will accommodate up to 120 participants.
• Race Bibs: Available at the starting line at approximately 9:00am (30 minutes before start time).
• Course Details: The course is 2.5 miles in length 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

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

Spectators

• Viewing Areas: Spectators may view the race from designated spectator areas and/or along the course.
• Start & Finish Area: They must stay out of the start & finish area.
• Crossing Path: 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 Logo Runners Belt

This year all participants will receive a race logo runners belt.

In-Person Registration

Available at the Recreation Services offices in Pasco City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave., Pasco, until 4:00pm Thursday, January 29.

Race Link

For more information, visit the race page: The Big Cross Frozen Tundra.