Typically held in late-November and organized by Athletics Canada, it consists of races in U18, U20, Senior, and Masters categories.
It also serves as part of the selection process for Canadian teams at the NACAC and World Cross Country Championships.
Alongside individual titles, Athletics Canada awards club and branch championships in each race.
The most recent edition was held in on 25 November, 2023 in Ottawa, Ontario.
The next edition is set to take place 30 November, 2024 in London, Ontario.