Though it may present some logistical challenges, we highly recommend you run split squads at some point in the cross country season.
All 381 athletes from 65 countries entered for the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, ranked by world ranking with PRs and season bests.
Watch the CCA Boys 3 Mile Invitational where Jaxon Northcutt shatters the course record to run 13:55 for three miles.
Vote for the individual who delivered the best performance in California girls' cross country.
Vote for the individual who delivered the best performances in California boys' cross country.
Follow all of MileSplit's meet coverage across California during week 3 of the CIF cross country season.
Preview California's premier early-season XC action as top teams and athletes head to Gallaway Downs for the Cool Breeze Sundown Showdown races.
Jaxon Northcutt, the Cathedral Catholic girls, the San Clemente boys, and more headline the storylines to watch at the 2026 CCA Ravens XC Invitational.
The top boys performances recorded at the Cool Breeze Invitational in meet history.
The top girls performances recorded at the Cool Breeze Invitational in meet history.
New: Californian Talent Displayed Early In the Season
The MileSplit50 Preseason Boys XC National Rankings are here. Follow along as we count down the Top 25 teams heading into the 2026 cross country season.
The top boys' performances delivered at the CCA Ravens Cross Country Invitational in meet history.
The top girls' performances delivered at the CCA Ravens Cross Country Invitational in meet history.
Kaitlyn reflects on earning a Fleet Feet Golden Ticket for the Brooks XC Championships, her breakout sophomore season, and how she's preparing for the XC season
Coach Ayers and Billy debate how high school athletes should be training during the developmental stages of their athletic careers.
Preview to the Saddleback Cross Country Cup at Trabuco Hills High School on September 4, 2026.
Come check out this edition of the Future Stars of California.
Check out all the photos from the 2026 PR City Invitational.
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across California during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.
Wins are hard to come by in cross country. Each week, we spotlight the California athletes who found their way atop the podium.
Edition 1 of this cross country season's CA Weekend Rewind (Girls).
Edition 1 of this cross country season's CA Weekend Rewind (Boys).
Vote for the individual who delivered the best performances in California girls' cross country.
Vote for the individual who delivered the best performances in California boys' cross country.
Watch full race videos from the PR City Invitational, where California’s best produced the nation’s fastest three-mile times of the XC season.
Isabella Ruiz and Aidan Antonio ran U.S. No. 1 three-mile marks, while JSerra and Woodbridge earned statement wins at the PR City Invitational.
Clara Adams' interview after her trip to the World Athletics U20 Championships and after winning a CIF State 400m and 200m double.
What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.