Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles (ERC event)

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

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 25th

• 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)

• We encourage all participants to consider becoming an Empire Runner's Club member for $12 as a youth or $36 as an adult, which includes free race registration year-round to multiple events and additional opportunities. 

Mail in Registration

• Must be received by Wednesday, September 24th. 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)

• NO RACE DAY ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• 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.

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Past Results

Records

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