Last Chance XC Championships
- Date Sun 15th November 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Clark, New Jersey
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at the Last Chance XC Championships on Sunday, November 15, 2026, held at the scenic Oak Ridge Park in Clark, New Jersey! This exciting event offers the perfect chance for runners to achieve personal records on one of the fastest 5k courses in the state. With its pancake-flat double-loop layout, participants will be energized by enthusiastic crowds, lively music, and the thrill of the race.
In addition to individual glory, schools will compete for team championships in three categories: boys, girls, and co-ed. Races include the high school girls and boys 5k, the open/club 5k, and a youth 3k for grades 3-8. Each runner will be rewarded with oversized medals, personalized bibs, and free action photos, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to showcase your skills and camaraderie at the Last Chance XC Championships!
In addition to individual glory, schools will compete for team championships in three categories: boys, girls, and co-ed. Races include the high school girls and boys 5k, the open/club 5k, and a youth 3k for grades 3-8. Each runner will be rewarded with oversized medals, personalized bibs, and free action photos, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to showcase your skills and camaraderie at the Last Chance XC Championships!
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 (NJSIAA/NFHS Sanctioned)
11:50pm - HS Boys 5k (NJSIAA/NFHS Sanctioned)
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 chuck@gardenstatetc.org 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 (NJSIAA/NFHS Sanctioned)
11:50pm - HS Boys 5k (NJSIAA/NFHS Sanctioned)
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 chuck@gardenstatetc.org with any questions.
Races
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High School 5k (NJSIAA & NFHS Sanctioned)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 15th November 2026 (11:20AM EST)
$22.20
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New Jersey 5k XC Championships (Open/Club/Adults/Youth)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 15th November 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$22.20
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Youth 3k
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 15th November 2026 (12:15PM EST)
$16.90
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Open 400m (Open)
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 15th November 2026 (11:15AM EST)
$22.20
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