New Balance RunningLane Cross Country Championships Info

2025 New Balance RunningLane XC Championships - Meet Preview

Nationwide firepower.

The 2025 RunningLane Cross Country Championships return to Huntsville with another deep field at John Hunt Park. With athletes from 44 states + D.C. + Canada, and powerhouse talent from high-altitude states pouring in with sub-15 and sub-17 credentials, this year's edition is shaping up to be another great one.

Between the famously fast John Hunt Park course, cool December weather, and deep championship-style racing, expect great races across every division on Saturday.

Meet Schedule (Central Time Zone)

8:00AM - 2 Mile (1st-8th Grade)
8:45AM - Gold Boys
9:20AM - Gold Girls
10:00AM - Silver Boys
10:30AM - Silver Girls
11:00AM - Bronze Boys
11:30AM - Bronze Girls
12:00PM - Blue Boys
12:30PM - Community Race

Awards

11:00AM - 2 Mile
11:30AM - Gold Division
12:15PM - Silver Division
12:45PM - Bronze + Blue Division

Race Assignments: 2025 Race Assignments Here 

Live Stream: Milesplit Live

Live Results: Link to Results


National Field

The championship field spans the entire map, with elite representation from every corner of the country-and internationally. The top-entering states include:

  • Georgia - 310 athletes

  • Florida - 250

  • Indiana - 232

  • Tennessee - 209

  • Kentucky - 183

  • Alabama - 152

  • Texas - 120

  • Colorado - 119

  • Arkansas - 98

  • Mississippi - 88

Add in athletes from California, Utah, Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Washington, Nevada, Hawaii, and even British Columbia, Canada-and you get what may be the most geographically diverse field in meet history.