Get ready for an exciting day of cross-country racing at the Ragin' Storm XC Challenge, taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Mary Help of Christians Center in Tampa, Hillsborough. This thrilling event, formerly known as the Babe Zaharias Twilight Challenge, will feature a variety of races, including Girls Varsity, Girls JV, Boys Varsity, and Boys JV, with race start times beginning at 8:00 AM. Each race will be chip-timed to ensure accurate results, and the competition is sure to be fierce with a limit of 10 entries for the varsity races and unlimited entries for the JV categories.

This event offers fantastic awards for top performers, including recognition for the top 15 individuals in the Male and Female Varsity categories, as well as the top 10 in the JV races. Team awards will also be presented for the top three placements in both Male and Female Varsity divisions. For those looking to join in the excitement, registration requires an invitation through Direct Athletics, so be sure to secure your spot early! Spectators can enjoy the action for a small parking fee of $5. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating day of athleticism and camaraderie at the Ragin