MIDDLE SCHOOL XC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Athletes can sign-up as a part of a club, school team, or as an unattached individual. You can sign-up on this meet page by clicking the link above. The only restriction is athletes must be in 8th grade or lower. 

All you need to do is click the registration button above and follow the instructions!

The fee is $30 per athlete. This fee goes to Race bibs, live chip timing (W/splits), awards, and medical staffing. Payment is due online prior to the event.

Registration is open from May 1st until November 9th at 9:00pm EST

If you need registration help go here: MileSplit Registration Help

Packets can be picked up Saturday from 3-6pm or Sunday from 8:00am until 1:00pm. Packet pickup will be at the finish line tent. 

The top 25 finishers in each championship race will receive a medal. The top three state teams will receive an award as well. The top seven athletes from each state will be scored as a team. These individuals and teams will be recognized in an award ceremony following the championship races.

The top placing middle school teams (5 or more runners) will be honored and so will the top placing club team. A total of 8 first place trophies and 8 second place trophies will be presented.

Payment for this event can be made online (MileSplit) or via check. Both forms of payment are due at the time of registration closing. These are entry fees and not competition fees. That means once registration closes, the total on MileSplit is what you owe whether the athletes run or not. 

The fee is $30 per athlete. 

Check should be made out to " Middle School Nationals" and mailed to the below address

Middle School Nationals 

2246 Park Ave

Richmond, VA 23220

The course is a spectator friendly PR machine! It is flat, fast, and grass nearly the entire way. The course begins with a 400m straight shot to the backwoods line and follows the treeline for the first mile. From there competitors make a small loop on the opposite field to the start and then retrace their first mile back. 

Spikes and flats are both allowed. 

T-Shirts and apparel will be on sale at the event and the day prior. Every year of this event we have sold out in mere minutes so grab one early! Prices will start at $30 and every athlete's name will be on the back! 

Meet management has separated the meet into a few divisions. The first is 8th grade & under, this division is for all student-athletes that are in the 8th, 7th, 6th, or 5th grade. The second division is 6th grade & under, this division is for all student-athletes that are in the 6th, 5th, or 4th grade. you can choose the division that best fits your own school/municipalities' definition of "middle school".

Girls 4K: 14:09.8 - Sky St Louis (CO - 2023)

Boys 4K: 12:36.2 - Lucas Amador (MO - 2023)

Girls 3K: 10:53.3 - Reese Vagedes (GA - 2023)

Boys 3K: 10:10.90 - Gage Wasileski (GA - 2023)

Girls 2K:  7:01.8 - Nancy Bernis (KY - 2023)

Boys 2K: 6:48 - Asher Edmonson (KY - 2022)

Yes and no. The two middle school divisions are only for the above listed grades. That means if you are in elementary school you cannot compete in the middle school divisions (8th grade and under OR 6th grade and under). You can however sign-up for the elementary school division.

Parking is available for free on-site. Spots are limited in the paved lots so we recommend carpooling when possible. 

Please understand that there is one road in and out of the park and that there may be traffic entering and exiting. Plan accordingly. 

Athletes competing for a team must have matching team uniforms. All other athletes’ uniforms must follow current USATF rules. Please reference the USATF handbook for any questions. 

Teams and fans may set up tents and team areas on the award stand field. Please make sure your tent is not on the course.  Please clean up whatever you bring and be cognizant of others using the park as well. Share the space! 

All individuals competing must have a signed USATF waiver to receive their bib. This waiver must be PRINTED AND SIGNED BY AN ADULT/GUARDIAN. You can find the waiver at the link below. 

USATF WAIVER 

If there is a question not answered above, please email 

MiddleSchoolNationals@gmail.com