CRAFTSBURY COMMON — The Craftsbury Outdoor Center will host the 2019 US Cross Country National Championships.
The event will take place from January 3 through January 8.
Presented by L.L. Bean, the championships will include a week of cross-country racing featuring the best athletes in the country, including Vermont Olympians and the future stars of United States skiing.
These competitions will crown National Champions, serve as tryout races for the US World Junior Championships, U18 Scandinavian Cup, and help select athletes for the FIS World Cup and World Championships.
The best junior and senior athletes in the country will be in attendance to compete for a chance to represent Team USA in international competition.
Racing kicks off on Thursday, January 3 with a 10k/15k classic individual start competition.
Friday features a 1.5km sprint in the classic style.
After a day off on Saturday, racers will compete in a freestyle mass start competition on Sunday, January 6, 30k for men, 20k for women, 10k for junior boys, and 5k for junior girls.
On Sunday evening, all registered coaches and athletes are invited to a banquet which will recognize race winners and name the World Junior and U18 Scandinavian Cup teams.
Tuesday, January 8th wraps up the series with 1.5km freestyle sprints.
