New Balance RunningLane XC Championships
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 7:00AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $48.70 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of competition at the New Balance RunningLane XC Championships, taking place on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Huntsville, Madison. This exciting event is not just for seasoned runners; it welcomes athletes of all ages, featuring thrilling races over distances that include a challenging 5K cross country course known as the fastest in the nation!
This year, the Championships are introducing a new 2-mile race specifically for youth club teams, catering to kids from 1st to 8th grade. With categories for boys and girls aged 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14, this addition promises to amplify the spirit of competition and camaraderie among young athletes. Every participant has the chance to earn fantastic individual and team awards, making it a memorable end to the cross country season. Don’t miss the action—join us to witness the best runners compete and enjoy the festivities that make this event a highlight of the year!
This year, the Championships are introducing a new 2-mile race specifically for youth club teams, catering to kids from 1st to 8th grade. With categories for boys and girls aged 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14, this addition promises to amplify the spirit of competition and camaraderie among young athletes. Every participant has the chance to earn fantastic individual and team awards, making it a memorable end to the cross country season. Don’t miss the action—join us to witness the best runners compete and enjoy the festivities that make this event a highlight of the year!
Organiser's Description
2025 RACE ASSIGNMENTS HERE [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c9ZHGWtaBP0xMYZVSHXR0dosbHZld80698CHPA9uAmc/edit?gid=0#gid=0]
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 6th 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 2025, 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 2025, 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.
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 6th 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 2025, 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 2025, 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. $4.30 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 6th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$59.30
CLOSEDOpen 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. $4.30 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 6th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$59.30
CLOSEDOpen 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. $3.70 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 6th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$48.70
CLOSEDOpen 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. $3.70 Fee & RXC Shirts and Sweatshirts
Sat 6th December 2025 (7:00AM CST)
$48.70
CLOSEDThis 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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