New Balance RunningLane XC Championships
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at the New Balance RunningLane XC Championships on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, in the scenic city of Huntsville, Madison! This highly anticipated event brings together the fastest individuals and teams from across the nation, eliminating the need for tedious regional qualifiers. Athletes will have the chance to race on one of the nation's premier 5K cross country courses, culminating their season with an exciting post-season championship.
In addition to the 5K races, the 2026 event introduces a thrilling new opportunity for younger athletes: a Youth 2 Mile race open to club teams for boys and girls aged 8 and under to 14! All participants can look forward to earning fantastic individual and team awards, making this event a celebration of athletic achievement for everyone involved. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, the New Balance RunningLane XC Championships promises an unforgettable experience, complete with live race coverage on MileSplit! Join us for a day of fast-paced fun and camaraderie in Huntsville!
In addition to the 5K races, the 2026 event introduces a thrilling new opportunity for younger athletes: a Youth 2 Mile race open to club teams for boys and girls aged 8 and under to 14! All participants can look forward to earning fantastic individual and team awards, making this event a celebration of athletic achievement for everyone involved. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, the New Balance RunningLane XC Championships promises an unforgettable experience, complete with live race coverage on MileSplit! Join us for a day of fast-paced fun and camaraderie in Huntsville!
Organiser's Description
2025 RACE ASSIGNMENTS HERE [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c9ZHGWtaBP0xMYZVSHXR0dosbHZld80698CHPA9uAmc/edit?gid=0#gid=0]
2026 Race assignments will come out after registration closes.
RUNNINGLANE SEED TIME UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS HERE! [https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race101494-customSectionAttachment65090b8c09e459.04303020.pdf]
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD-ON A HOTEL ROOM AT THE EMBASSY SUITES HOST HOTEL OR ADD A RXC T-SHIRT/ HOODIE, BACKPACK AFTER YOU HAVE REGISTERED, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ADD-ON'S USING THIS TUTORIAL HERE. [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062916-add-on-management]
Have you ever been curious what it would look like if the FASTEST INDIVIDUALS and TEAMS got together at the same venue without the UNNECESSARY requirement to qualify at a regional meet? The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships is the answer to this question, no need to run a regional meet hours away, only to hope you qualify. Just sign up for RunningLane with your best individual or team performances and we will place you in the fastest race you or your team qualify for.
On Saturday, December 5th we will be hosting the post season event of the year for athletes to cap off their cross country season.
Participants will:
1) Run on the fastest 5k cross country course in the Nation!
2) Have a post season championship as an individual or with their team!
3) Have the opportunity to earn amazing individual and team awards!
We will also be hosting an open race open to participants of all ages.
YOU CAN WATCH ALL OF THE RACES LIVE ON MILESPLIT! INFO CLICK HERE! [https://www.milesplit.com/meets/565753-runninglane-cross-country-championships-2023]
NEW IN 2026, YOUTH 2 MILE OPEN TO CLUB TEAMS! AFTER YEARS OF ASKING WE'RE FINALLY ADDING THIS OPTION. THE 2 MILE WILL FEATURE BOY & GIRLS 13-14, 11-12, 9-10, 8 & UNDER CLUB TEAM OPTIONS. ANY KID FROM 1ST - 8TH GRADE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS. IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT 7TH & 8TH GRADERS DON'T HAVE TO COMPETE IN THE 2 MILE IF THEY WOULD PREFER TO COMPETE IN THE 5K. THERE WILL BE MEDALS FOR THE TOP INDIVIDUALS IN EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY. FOR 2026, ALL DIVISIONS WILL RUN THE 2 MILE TOGETHER FOR MAXIMUM COMPETITION BUT AS THIS SEGMENT OF RXC GROWS THERE MAY BE A NEED TO DIVIDE THEM OUT INTO THEIR OWN SEPARATE RACES IN THE FUTURE.
2026 Race assignments will come out after registration closes.
RUNNINGLANE SEED TIME UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS HERE! [https://d368g9lw5ileu7.cloudfront.net/races/race101494-customSectionAttachment65090b8c09e459.04303020.pdf]
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD-ON A HOTEL ROOM AT THE EMBASSY SUITES HOST HOTEL OR ADD A RXC T-SHIRT/ HOODIE, BACKPACK AFTER YOU HAVE REGISTERED, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR ADD-ON'S USING THIS TUTORIAL HERE. [https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062916-add-on-management]
Have you ever been curious what it would look like if the FASTEST INDIVIDUALS and TEAMS got together at the same venue without the UNNECESSARY requirement to qualify at a regional meet? The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships is the answer to this question, no need to run a regional meet hours away, only to hope you qualify. Just sign up for RunningLane with your best individual or team performances and we will place you in the fastest race you or your team qualify for.
On Saturday, December 5th we will be hosting the post season event of the year for athletes to cap off their cross country season.
Participants will:
1) Run on the fastest 5k cross country course in the Nation!
2) Have a post season championship as an individual or with their team!
3) Have the opportunity to earn amazing individual and team awards!
We will also be hosting an open race open to participants of all ages.
YOU CAN WATCH ALL OF THE RACES LIVE ON MILESPLIT! INFO CLICK HERE! [https://www.milesplit.com/meets/565753-runninglane-cross-country-championships-2023]
NEW IN 2026, YOUTH 2 MILE OPEN TO CLUB TEAMS! AFTER YEARS OF ASKING WE'RE FINALLY ADDING THIS OPTION. THE 2 MILE WILL FEATURE BOY & GIRLS 13-14, 11-12, 9-10, 8 & UNDER CLUB TEAM OPTIONS. ANY KID FROM 1ST - 8TH GRADE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS. IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT 7TH & 8TH GRADERS DON'T HAVE TO COMPETE IN THE 2 MILE IF THEY WOULD PREFER TO COMPETE IN THE 5K. THERE WILL BE MEDALS FOR THE TOP INDIVIDUALS IN EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY. FOR 2026, ALL DIVISIONS WILL RUN THE 2 MILE TOGETHER FOR MAXIMUM COMPETITION BUT AS THIS SEGMENT OF RXC GROWS THERE MAY BE A NEED TO DIVIDE THEM OUT INTO THEIR OWN SEPARATE RACES IN THE FUTURE.
Races
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New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Boys)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$38.10
Open to Grades 7-12th. Subject to be separated into Gold, Silver and Bronze races pending entry numbers. -
New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Girls)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$38.10
Open to Grades 7-12th. Subject to be separated into Gold, Silver and Bronze races pending entry numbers. -
New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 5k (Open Community Race)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$38.10
Open to the community: We ask that children under the age of 10 run with a parent or guardian. -
New Balance RunningLane XC Championships 2 Mile (1st-8th Grade, 7th & 8th Graders Have the Option to Run in the Championship 5K Divisions)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 5th December 2026 (7:00AM CST)
$38.10
This event is open to Club Teams (For the 2 Mile, kids don't have to all attend the same school like the High School Championship 5K) and individuals from 1st grade - 8th grade are eligible to compete. Awards will be 7th-8th grade, Age 11-12, Age 9-10, age 8 and under.
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