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USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals in Lakewood
2,000 athletes from 45 states competing Dec. 10-15 at Fort Steilacoom Park for championships
The 2019 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships will be held Dec. 10-15 at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood, Wash. The national championships are expected to attract nearly 2,000 top professional and amateur cyclists representing more than 45 states. A total of 37 events will determine national champions, winners of the coveted Stars-and-Stripes jerseys.
The course opens daily at 8 a.m., with racing and awards concluding 4-4:30 p.m. Wristband admission is $20 per person including tax, which is good for the entire event week. Free vehicle parking will be available. The event week will showcase vendors from across the country, two beer gardens, three food trucks, two coffee vendors, and the opportunity to watch daily podium presentations. Tuesday through Sunday the main beer garden will be open near the sand pit. A satellite beer garden will be operated at Descent One / Run-Up Two on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds benefit Rotary of Des Moines/Normandy Park.
Spectators are welcome to watch award ceremonies each day at Fort Steilacoom Park at the Pavilion - one ceremony Tuesday to Saturday and two ceremonies on Sunday. Along with athletes, Podium Pets will be new to this year’s ceremonies. Podium Pets is provided by Wet Noses Dry Paws, the premier Indoor Dog Park and Day Care in Tacoma, also partners with rescue organizations as far south as Mexico to give rescue dogs homes.
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Tuesday, Dec. 10 - - 9:05 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Non-championship and Masters Women 60+, Men 70+
Wednesday, Dec. 11 - - 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Masters Men and Women; Non-championship Mixed Relay
Thursday, Dec. 12 - - 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Collegiate; Men 11-22 Non-championship; Masters Men
Friday, Dec. 13 - - 8:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Collegiate; Women 11-22 Non-championship; Masters Women
Saturday, Dec. 14 - - 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Industry and Singlespeed races; Juniors Men and Women
Sunday, Dec. 15 - - 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Junior 17-18 Men and Women; U23 Men and Women; Elite Men and Women; 10 and under Non-championship