How long are cross-country (XCO) races for youth and junior riders?

Q: How long are cross-country (XCO) races for youth and junior riders?

The Companion Guide sets these XCO race durations. C1, C2 and C3 events, including Canada Cup competitions: Category Race time (all of Continental series/Hors Class/Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 events) U17 men and women 0:45 to 1:00 Junior men and women 1:00 to 1:15 By category and ability class (event duration): Category Ability class Minimum Maximum U15 (men and women) N/A 0h30 0h55 U17 men Expert 0h45 1h15 U17 women Expert 0h45 1h00 Junior and U17 women Beginner/Sport 0h45 1h00 Junior men Beginner/Sport 0h45 1h15 Source: Cycling Canada 2026 Companion Guide, Part IV, Chapter 2 (XCO race characteristics).

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The Companion Guide sets these XCO race durations.

C1, C2 and C3 events, including Canada Cup competitions:

Category	Race time (all of Continental series/Hors Class/Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 events)
U17 men and women	0:45 to 1:00
Junior men and women	1:00 to 1:15

By category and ability class (event duration):

Category	Ability class	Minimum	Maximum
U15 (men and women)	N/A	0h30	0h55
U17 men	Expert	0h45	1h15
U17 women	Expert	0h45	1h00
Junior and U17 women	Beginner/Sport	0h45	1h00
Junior men