The Championships
The toughest of the toughest
The Brooks XC Championships crown the toughest of the toughest each season. It starts with four regional championships across the country, with races for every high school class plus open and youth races, and the Fleet Feet Championship 5Ks at each regional showcasing the best in every region.
It all ends at the legendary Balboa Park in San Diego, where the best cross country runners from around the country square off to crown ONE CHAMPION.
- Nov 21 · NortheastHolmdel Park, Holmdel, NJ
- Nov 28 · South & MidwestCharlotte, NC and Kenosha, WI
- Dec 5 · WestMt. SAC, Walnut, CA
- Dec 12 · NationalsBalboa Park, San Diego, CA
Regional Championships
Four regions. One road to San Diego.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Northeast
Holmdel ParkHolmdel, NJ
Race schedule
- Open Race 5K (Non-HS)
- 14 & Under Youth Race 3K
- Freshman & Sophomore Boys 5K
- Freshman & Sophomore Girls 5K
- Junior & Senior Boys 5K
- Junior & Senior Girls 5K
- Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K
- Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K
Who races here
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C. and U.S. citizens in overseas military installations
Course map
Saturday, November 28, 2026
South
McAlpine ParkCharlotte, NC
Race schedule
- Open & Masters 5K
- Freshman / Sophomore Boys 5K
- Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior Girls 5K
- Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K
- Junior / Senior Boys 5K
- Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K
- 13–14 Girls & Boys 5K
- 11–12 Girls & Boys 3K
- 10 & Under Girls & Boys 3K
Who races here
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands and U.S. citizens in overseas military installations
Course map
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Midwest
UW-ParksideKenosha, WI
Race schedule
- Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K
- Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K
- Freshman / Sophomore Boys 5K
- 14 & Under Youth Race 3K
- Freshman / Sophomore / Junior / Senior Girls 5K
- Junior / Senior Boys 5K
- Open Race 5K (Non-HS)
Who races here
Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and U.S. citizens in overseas military installations
Course map
Saturday, December 5, 2026
West
Mt. SAC Cross Country CourseWalnut, CA
Race schedule
- Freshman Girls 5K
- Freshman Boys 5K
- Sophomore Girls 5K
- Sophomore Boys 5K
- Junior Girls 5K
- Junior Boys 5K
- Senior Girls 5K
- Senior Boys 5K
- Open Race 5K (Non-HS)
- Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K
- Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K
Who races here
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming
Course map
Nationals · December 12, 2026
Brooks XC Championships
Balboa Park, San Diego. Races start and finish at Morley Field, 2221 Morley Field Drive, San Diego, CA 92104.
- Girls 5K Championship
- Boys 5K Championship
- Championship Awards
Media inquiries: press@brooksrunning.com
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Brooks XC Championships