Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country Race

11am - December 7, 2024 at Jericho Beach Park

The Vancouver Thunderbirds are thrilled to be partnering with our friends at Lions Gate Road Runners as co-hosts of the 2024 Gunner Shaw Memorial Cross Country Race.

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 2024 Gunner Shaw Marks the final instalment of the BC Athletics Lower Mainland XC Series

Registration

See the Registration portal to the LEFT of your screen or click HERE to register through our online registration. Early Bird prices apply until October 31, 2024.

Event Schedule

Package Pickup

Friday December 6th – 4:00 to 6:45 pm - Forerunners W4th Avenue
Saturday December 7th – 9:30 to 10:30am - inside Jericho Sailing Centre

Race Time

11:00am

Awards

12:30pm - A combination of medals, ribbons and small gifts will be awarded to the top three runners in the Senior 10km (5yr divisions) and Junior 5km (2yr divisions).

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 7th, 2024

Location: Jericho Beach Park

Meet Director:

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.