Clara Adams' interview after her trip to the World Athletics U20 Championships and after winning a CIF State 400m and 200m double.
Clara Adams' interview after her trip to the World Athletics U20 Championships and after winning a CIF State 400m and 200m double.
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.
Photo by DeAnna Turner Mater Dei opened 2026 with a statement at Mountie Xpress, as an improved junior core and freshman Julieta Maldonado fueled its Division 3 hopes.
Meet the California freshmen who made an immediate impact in their high school cross country debuts during the opening weeks of the 2026 CIF season.
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.
Weekend Rewind: The Official 2026 CIF XC Season is Underway
08/25/26
08/25/26
The 2026 CIF cross country season is underway. Relive the top performances from Mountie Xpress, JSerra’s time trial and more across California.
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!
Week 1 Merge: Top CA Girls 2 Mile XC Performances
08/24/26
08/24/26
Merge of California girls' best cross country 2-mile performances during week 1 of the CIF season.
Week 1 Merge: Top CA Boys 2 Mile XC Performances
08/24/26
08/24/26
Merge of California boys' best cross country 2-mile performances during week 1 of the CIF season.
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.
New Records Set at the Mountie Xpress Invitational
08/23/26
08/23/26
Several records were shattered at the 2026 Mountie Xpress Invitational.
The Biggest CIF XC Division Moves for the 2026 Season
08/21/26
08/21/26
See which CIF cross country division changes could reshape the 2026 season, including defending champions and new title contenders.
CIF San Joaquin Section Boys XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/21/26
08/21/26
What if every Boys San Joaquin Section team in CIF raced head-to-head? We scored the top 50 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
CIF San Joaquin Section Girls XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/21/26
08/21/26
What if every Girls San Joaquin Section team in CIF raced head-to-head? We scored the top 50 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
100 Days To CIF XC State: Remembering Where It All Began
08/20/26
08/20/26
100 days from the CIF State XC Championships, look back at where it all began in 1987 and revisit the stories that shaped California XC history.
CIF Southern Section Boys XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/20/26
08/20/26
What if every Boys Southern Section team in CIF raced head-to-head? We scored the top 50 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
CIF Southern Section Girls XC: Who's Back in 2026 – State Preview
08/20/26
08/20/26
What if every Girls Southern Section team in CIF raced head-to-head? We scored the top 50 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.