45th annual Hiracer Central Park Invitational

The Central Park Invitational, also known as CPI, began back in 1981. This elite high school cross country event is held annually at the beautiful Huntington Beach Central Park. This year’s 45th annual CPI will be held on October 3, 2026. The Central Park Invitational is a 3 mile course that includes grass, dirt, hills and asphalt paths. The event has music playing with vendors offering food, drinks, snacks, apparel, e-mountain bikes, and accessories.

Come join us

  • A large group of female runners participating in a cross-country race on a grassy field, wearing athletic uniforms and running shoes.

    Race/Register

    Central Park Invitational begins with an open race for all ages. The races are broken into two classification of

    Register
  • Outdoor event with tents, people, and vendors in a park on a sunny day.

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    We invite you to be part of this exciting event. This is an excellent opportunity to reach many potential customers at one event. A number of opportunities exist for businesses. Please click on the button below for more info.

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