Photo by Kailey Zagst The top boys performances delivered at the Riverside Hoka Kickoff XC Showcase in its 6-year history.
The top boys performances delivered at the Riverside Hoka Kickoff XC Showcase in its 6-year history.
Photo by Kailey Zagst The top girls performances delivered at the Riverside Hoka Kickoff XC Showcase in its 6-year history.
More than 100 schools descend on SPIRE Academy for the HOKA Night Showcase, featuring many of Ohio's top returning teams and athletes.
Photo by S.K. Slaughter What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.
See who to watch at the Norm Bray Invite, hosted at Walsh Park in Fremont, OH
Coaches Bring Local XC Stories to MileSplit
08/26/26
08/26/26
See how coaches are bringing local cross country stories to MileSplit—and learn how you can contribute coverage from your state.
Track-ish: Andrew Beroset Chases Sub-4, Earns Golden Ticket
08/26/26
08/26/26
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
Most Impressive Returners in Ohio by Grade Class
08/25/26
08/25/26
Returner Rankings Hub: Highlighting the top performing athletes in Ohio by Grade Class based on their best 5k time from the 2026 cross country season.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving The World’s Greatest Sport
08/25/26
08/25/26
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
XC-flation? 5k Improvement from August '25 to August '26
08/23/26
08/23/26
Analyzing 5k Improvement Rankings from athletes across the country for results achieved during August 2025 vs. August 2026 competition.
OHSAA Division IV Boys XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/23/26
08/23/26
What if every Boys Division IV team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
OHSAA Division IV Girls XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/23/26
08/23/26
What if every Girls Division IV team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
OHSAA Division III Boys XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/22/26
08/22/26
What if every Boys Division III team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
OHSAA Division III Girls XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/22/26
08/22/26
What if every Girls Division III team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
2026 Northwest Ohio XC: All 17 Conferences Previewed
08/21/26
08/21/26
Here's what you need to know about the state of play at the conference level, across Northwest Ohio.
OHSAA Division I Boys XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/21/26
08/21/26
What if every Boys Division I team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
OHSAA Division I Girls XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/21/26
08/21/26
What if every Girls Division I team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
OHSAA Division II Boys XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/20/26
08/20/26
What if every Boys Division II team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
OHSAA Division II Girls XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/20/26
08/20/26
What if every Girls Division II team in OHSAA raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
Remembering Sydney Towle: Runner, Teammate, Advocate
08/20/26
08/20/26
Towle bravely took her followers along for her battle with a rare form of cancer -- her loved ones reflect on her as a runner, teammate, and daughter.