This weekend will be filled with grass, fun loops, and fast times.
Arguably one of the most attended meets of the country, if not the most attended, the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic is returning to Irvine, CA for it's 43rd edition. This course has seen many greats on the loops, and even though the venue changes from time to time, the energy, speed, and memories that this event provides are unlike any other cross country meet.
On the girl's side, Jane Hedengren (Timpview HS // Utah) is coming in at the number one spot. She won the 42nd edition of the invitational in a time of 15:32.50! A time that was fast enough to break not only the Great Park course record but also the Woodbridge Classic all-time record (all courses). Sadie Engelhardt's (Ventura HS // SS) time of 15:42.60 back from 2022 was the previous record for both categories.
Looking to the boys, the top returner is Evan Noonan (Dana Hills HS // SS). The now senior ran a 13:41.30 in 2023 to set the course record at Gre...