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Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles (ERC event)

When
September 14, 2025
9:00 AM
Location
Spring Lake Regional Park (near Jackrabbit boat launch), Santa Rosa, CA

Empire Runners Club members
free online through September 11th.
Non-members – $20.00
$20 online through September 11th.
PA/USATF XC Grand Prix "Comped" List Athletes
free online through September 11th
To register in this category you must have been awarded comped entry for the 2025 XC season by the PAUSATF.

33rd annual

Phil Widener Empire Open
PA/USATF Cross Country

3.4 miles
rugged dirt trails
a bit of asphalt bike path
a few short hills
and some wicked competition

Sunday, September 14, 2025

3 races:
Women's Open: 9:00 am
Men's Masters (40 and older): 9:45 am
Men's Open: 10:30 am

Please plan to arrive early to avoid backups at the park entrance kiosk. Carpool if possible.

$1500 PRIZE PURSE FOR USATF MEMBERS AND TEAMS

Online registration

deadline to register Thursday, September 11th
Free for ERC members
$20 for non-members
Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2025 XC season by the PAUSATF)

Mail in Registration

Must be received by Wednesday, September 10th. Send check payable to Empire Runners to:
Empire Open
1350A Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
$20 for member/non-members
Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2025 XC season by the PAUSATF)

2025

Entry fees are not refundable unless the event is canceled.

Confirmation email is your proof of registration.

Comp'd athletes (USATF past champions), please choose comp'd athlete registration form.

Past Results
Records
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Questions? Contact events@empirerunners.org