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Championship Host
Championship Host
Northwestern Polytechnic – Grande Prairie, AB. Home of the 2025 ACAC Cross-Country Championships. With strong community support, an enthusiastic volunteer base, and a deep-rooted running culture, NWP and the city of Grande Prairie are proud to welcome the ACAC’s top distance athletes. Expect a well-organized, energetic championship experience in one of Alberta’s most spirited running communities.
Northwestern Polytechnic - Grande Prairie, AB
Northwestern Polytechnic - Grande Prairie, AB
Eleven (11) cross-country running teams will travel to Calgary for the October 25, 2025 race hosted by the Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves. The women will run six kilometres and the men will run eight through the local trails of Grande Prairie.

Teams

Concordia University of Edmonton logo
Concordia University of Edmonton
Thunder
Lethbridge College logo
Lethbridge College
Men's Team
Kodiaks
Lethbridge College logo
Lethbridge College
Women's Team
Kodiaks
Medicine Hat College logo
Medicine Hat College
Rattlers
NAIT logo
NAIT
Ooks
NWP logo
NWP
Wolves
Prairie College logo
Prairie College
Pilots
Red Deer Polytechnic logo
Red Deer Polytechnic
Kings and Queens
SAIT logo
SAIT
Trojans
St. Mary's University logo
St. Mary's University
Lighning
The King's University logo
The King's University
Eagles
University of Alberta-Augustana logo
University of Alberta-Augustana
Vikings

Schedule

Saturday, October 26, 2024
* Conference
% Postseason

Championship Info

NWP Wolves to Host 2025 ACAC Cross-Country Championships

Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves Athletics are set to host the 2025 ACAC Cross-Country Championships in Grande Prairie this fall!

Backed by an incredible volunteer network and a passionate local running community, NWP is ready to deliver a smooth, spirited, and unforgettable championship experience.

Get ready to run wild in Grande Prairie!

Follow @ACAC_sport and @nwp.wolves for event updates and behind-the-scenes coverage.

#ACACsport | #ACACxc25


Location

Grande Prairie, AB
14500 Bannister Rd SE, Calgary AB

Race Time

When: October 25, 2025
Women’s 6KM Race Time: 12PM
Men’s 8KM Race Time: 1PM

Awards Luncheon

Date: October 26th, 2024
Time: Following the men's race
Location: St. Mary's University - McGivney Hall

Accommodations

HOTEL: Wingate by Windham 
400 Midpark Way SE Calgary -- 6 minute drive from campus
Room rate: $149.00 + taxes per night 
Group Booking: ACAC Cross-Country Championships until October 4th 
403-514-0099

Coaches Meeting - Virtually

Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: on Zoom

 

Host Organizing Committee

NAME ROLE PHONE EMAIL
James Phillips Director of Athletics 587-998-6049 jphillips@nwpolytech.ca 
Krista Mitchell Athletics Event Coordinator 780-539-2816 kmitchell@nwpolytech.ca 
Jessica Picard Event Assistant, Sport & Fitness Communications 780-539-2816

jpicard@nwpolytech.ca

Barb Shmyr Office Assistant, Sport & Fitness Communications 780-539-2816

bshmyr@nwpolytech.ca 

Amber Dunn Massage Services 780-4402-1119

amber_nichelle@hotmail.com

Brian Sherk Adventure Physiotherapy 780-532-0548

bsherk@nwpolytech.ca

Nathan Ruff Cross-Country Convenor 403-254-3770

nathan.ruff@stmu.ca