2011 Greater Boston XC Invitational
Bradley Palmer State Park
Topsfield, Massachusetts
October 1, 2011
This is a cross-country race held each fall at the Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield, Massachusetts (see driving directions below). The event is sponsored by the Greater Boston Track Club, and was called the Bradley Palmer Cross-Country Club Challenge and the Topsfield Cross-Country Challenge in its early years. The race is a 8K three-loop course for the men and 5K for the women up Moon Hill and over several jumps and some dirt roads. This is a spectator-friendly course perfect for bringing family and children.
The 2011 race will be held on Saturday, October 1st, 2011. The race offers up to $1500 in cash prizes:
- Cash prize 3 deep for teams: $200/$150/$100
- Cash prize 3 deep for individuals: $150/$75/$50
- Course record bonus: $50
For more information, see our entry blank.
Please register individuals using the individual registration form below. Please enter teams using the team registration form below. Please list all team members at time of registration.
Questions? Please contact:
GBTC President Laura Hayden, meet director
laura.a.hayden@gmail.com
2011 final results
2010 men’s results and women’s results and photos
2009 final results and some pictures and more pictures
2008 final results and pictures of the photos of the men, women, and teams
2007 final results and pictures of the men and women
2006 final results
2005 final results
2004 final results and pictures
2003 final results
2002 final results
2001 final results
2011 entry form (pdf)
2009 entry form (pdf)
2008 entry form (pdf)
2007 entry form
2006 entry form
2005 entry form
2004 entry form
2003 entry form
2002 entry form
2001 entry form
Directions: The Bradley Palmer State Park is located in northeastern Massachusetts. The Topsfield Fair is normally in full swing during this meet, so we recommend that you follow the driving directions below, and stay off Route 1 as much as possible to avoid the traffic jam around the fair.
- From the south (map): Take Route 128 North to Route 1A (exit 20A), or Dodge Street, in Beverly that changes to Enon Street in Hamilton and changes to Main Street in Wenham. Take a left (north) on Arbor Street, go 2.5 miles, then bear right on Highland Street past the Pingree School to the Hamilton gate on the left, a total of 5.1 miles from Route 128. At the gate drive, no faster than you can run for a quarter mile to the right turn for another quarter mile to parking.
- From the north: Take Route 1 South to Topsfield. Turn left onto Ipswich Road at set of lights. Follow Ipswich Road 1.2 miles, then take a right onto Asbury Street. The park entrance is located approximately 1/4 mile on the left.
