2026 Cross Country
Meet Schedule
Where we're racing this fall, from the season opener to the USATF National Junior Olympics.
All times Pacific. Locations marked TBD will be updated as hosts confirm.
19Sep
Valley United Running Club
Central Park, Santa Clarita, CA
Standard youth cross country distances. https://www.valleyunitedstriders.com
26Sep
Lightning Youth Running Club
Thornton Park (1801 W Segerstrom Ave, Santa Ana, CA)
1-Mile, 2k, 3k, and 4k races. Parking is limited at the park; additional free parking available at Jefferson Elementary.
11Oct
Free Spirit CondorsLocation changed
Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA
Free Spirit Condors Cross Country Invitational. Challenging dirt-trail course with hills and switchbacks.
18Oct
Pacific Coast Shockwaves
Central Park, Huntington Beach, CA
Pacific Coast Shockwaves Annual XC Invitational, a USATF sanctioned event. Mostly dirt and grass trails with some concrete. Course maps below.
25Oct
LA Jets
Heartwell Park, Long Beach, CA
12th Annual LA Jets Cross Country Invitational. Masters and 15-18 start at 7:45 AM; youth races begin at 8:30 AM.
15Nov
USATF-SCA XC ChampionshipsDetails pending
Central Park, Santa Clarita, CA
USATF Southern California Association Junior Olympic Championship. The top finishers advance to the Region 15 Championships.
22Nov
USATF Reg. 15 XC Championships
Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA
Region 15 Junior Olympic Championships. Course walkthrough 7:45 AM, first race 8:30 AM. Qualifier required for Nationals.
12Dec
2026 USATF National XC Junior Olympics
Moncus Park Lafayette, LA
USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Lafayette, Louisiana, for qualified athletes. All times are Central Time.