Last Chance XC Championships
Sunday, November 15, 2026
10:30 AM EST
Clark, New Jersey
$16.90–$22.20 · 4 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the Last Chance XC Championships on Sunday, November 15, 2026, held at the stunning Oak Ridge Park in Clark, New Jersey. This event showcases the fastest 5k course in the state, perfect for athletes looking to set personal records in a lively atmosphere filled with cheering crowds and upbeat music. The race features a flat, double-loop course that promises an exciting challenge for all participants.
This championship is not just about individual glory; it also crowns three team champions in the boys, girls, and co-ed categories, with teams determined by finish times. Whether you're an aspiring high school runner or part of a team, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to shine. With medals awarded to the top 30 finishers in each race and oversized medals for team champions, every athlete will leave with a sense of achievement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling day at Oak Ridge Park!
This championship is not just about individual glory; it also crowns three team champions in the boys, girls, and co-ed categories, with teams determined by finish times. Whether you're an aspiring high school runner or part of a team, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to shine. With medals awarded to the top 30 finishers in each race and oversized medals for team champions, every athlete will leave with a sense of achievement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling day at Oak Ridge Park!
Races
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New Jersey 5k XC Championships (open/club/adults/unattached)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Register10:30 AM EST
$22.20
Organiser's description
LAST CHANCE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Oak Ridge Park
136 Oak Ridge Park Road | Clark, NJ 07066
_FINAL INSTRUCTIONS - WILL BE POSTED HERE ON FRIDAY, NOV 15_
The LAST CHANCE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS is the perfect opportunity to PR on the fastest 5k course in New Jersey: Oak Ridge Park. With a double-loop, pancake flat course, cheering crowds, loud music, oversized medals, personalized bibs, and free action pictures, runners will have no choice but to PR.
There will be THREE TEAM CHAMPIONS crowned: boys (3/team), girls (3/team), and co-ed (4/team: 2 boys, 2 girls). Times, not places, will determine team results, Schools that enter more than three runners will be assigned teams based on finish times (top 3 = A Team, Next 3 = B Team, etc).
Since November 16 is the last day of the NJSIAA cross country season, this is a sanctioned high school event by the NFHS. No clubs or unattached runners are allowed in the high school 5k races.
_MEET SCHEDULE_
10:30am - Open/Club 5k XC Championships (men & women)
11:00am - 400m Dash
11:20am - HS Girls 5k
11:50pm - HS Boys 5k
12:15pm - Youth 3k (Grades 3-8)
Course Maps https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nqkA9ov1mt6nhz5FS-gUWLc_JBYG8fD3j7lLruaGP00/edit?tab=t.0
_THREE HS TEAM CHAMPIONS_
Boys
Girls
Co-Ed
_AWARDS_
Medals to top 30 in each race 5k race
Awards to three team champions: Boys, Girls, Coed
Trophies to top 3 B/G
_ENTRY INFORMATION_
$20 Runner
$50 Boys, Girls, or Coed HS Team
$250 Unlimited/gender
$500 Unlimited/both genders
Entries are due Tuesday, November 11th at 11:59pm through either Milesplit or RunSignUp. After entry is complete, either bring payment to meet or send to:
Garden State Track Club
2290 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
Please email Chuck at [email protected] with any questions.
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | Oak Ridge Park
136 Oak Ridge Park Road | Clark, NJ 07066
_FINAL INSTRUCTIONS - WILL BE POSTED HERE ON FRIDAY, NOV 15_
The LAST CHANCE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS is the perfect opportunity to PR on the fastest 5k course in New Jersey: Oak Ridge Park. With a double-loop, pancake flat course, cheering crowds, loud music, oversized medals, personalized bibs, and free action pictures, runners will have no choice but to PR.
There will be THREE TEAM CHAMPIONS crowned: boys (3/team), girls (3/team), and co-ed (4/team: 2 boys, 2 girls). Times, not places, will determine team results, Schools that enter more than three runners will be assigned teams based on finish times (top 3 = A Team, Next 3 = B Team, etc).
Since November 16 is the last day of the NJSIAA cross country season, this is a sanctioned high school event by the NFHS. No clubs or unattached runners are allowed in the high school 5k races.
_MEET SCHEDULE_
10:30am - Open/Club 5k XC Championships (men & women)
11:00am - 400m Dash
11:20am - HS Girls 5k
11:50pm - HS Boys 5k
12:15pm - Youth 3k (Grades 3-8)
Course Maps https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nqkA9ov1mt6nhz5FS-gUWLc_JBYG8fD3j7lLruaGP00/edit?tab=t.0
_THREE HS TEAM CHAMPIONS_
Boys
Girls
Co-Ed
_AWARDS_
Medals to top 30 in each race 5k race
Awards to three team champions: Boys, Girls, Coed
Trophies to top 3 B/G
_ENTRY INFORMATION_
$20 Runner
$50 Boys, Girls, or Coed HS Team
$250 Unlimited/gender
$500 Unlimited/both genders
Entries are due Tuesday, November 11th at 11:59pm through either Milesplit or RunSignUp. After entry is complete, either bring payment to meet or send to:
Garden State Track Club
2290 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
Please email Chuck at [email protected] with any questions.
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Location
136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, 07066, NJ, United States
Last Chance XC Championships
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