St. Francis Xavier University is proud to host the 2016 Subway AUS Cross Country Championship on Saturday, October 29th on the campus of StFX University in Antigonish, NS. The women's AUS championship 6k race will begin at 12:00 pm, followed by the men's 10K AUS championship race at 12:45 pm.
If you cannot find the information you are looking for within this page, please contact us and we would be happy to assist you.
RACE ROUTE
The start and finish line are located on the StFX soccer field (across from the Bloomfield Centre parking lot and beside J. Bruce Brown Hall) with the trail winding through campus near Founders Walk. CLICK HERE to view a campus map.
A map of the official AUS championship race can be found by CLICKING HERE.
SPONSORS
AUS sponsors for the championship include Subway, Labatt (Budweiser) and PepsiCo (G-Geries).
TICKETS
The 2016 Subway AUS Cross Country Championship is free of charge and open to all fans to attend and watch. There is no seating along the race course but fans are free to stand and move freely throughout the campus course, provided they adhere to proper viewing locations as designated by our race volunteers.
GETTING HERE
StFX Oland Centre
1140 Convocation Boulevard, off West Street, Antigonish, N.S.
CLICK HERE for driving directions to StFX University
CLICK HERE for a StFX University CAMPUS MAP
PARKING
Vehicle Parking
The main parking areas for the general public are the Bloomfield Centre parking lot, P5 and the large parking lot behind Lane Hall, P3. A pdf version of the StFX university parking map is available by CLICKING HERE
Bus Parking
Buses can drop off passengers in the Bloomfield Centre parking lot, then remain to park in the same lot for long term parking during the races.
VISIT ANTIGONISH
Ciad Mìle Fàilte! (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!)
Welcome to Antigonish, the highland heart of Nova Scotia! Antigonish is a small town, rich in Gaelic history nestled in the north eastern part of the province. Home of one of Canada`s most prestigious universities, St. Francis Xavier University, a picturesque campus known for excellence in both academics and sports. Being a university town adds a diversity to the population aside from the gaelic and acadian roots. The county is full of rolling hills and beautiful farms, surrounded by lovely beaches on its shores. Centrally located, Antigonish is the perfect destination with a warm and welcoming atmosphere while visitors explore all that Eastern Nova Scotia has to offer. Click herefor more information on Antigonish!
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Town of Antigonish offers a range of Accommodations. Click Here for a listing.
DINING
Click here for a listing of restaurants in Antigonish.
LINKS of INTEREST
Town of Antigonish: http://www.townofantigonish.ca/
County of Antigonish: http://www.antigonishcounty.ns.ca/
StFX University: www.stfx.ca