As the summer heat continues to take it's toll on runners, cross-country athletes across the country are gearing up for the start of a new season. The miles logged over the summer-those grueling early morning runs, the long days spent building endurance and strength-are finally about to pay off. For many runners, summer training is a solitary endeavor, but the opening of the season brings with it the camaraderie of team practices, the thrill of competition, and the promise of personal bests.
The start of cross-country season is always filled with a mix of emotions. There's excitement in the air as athletes lace up their spikes and pin on their bibs for the first meet. There's anticipation of the challenges ahead-whether it's conquering a tough course, pushing through mental barriers, or overcoming injury. And, of course, there's the pursuit of glory, whether it's winning a race, securing a spot on the varsity team, or simply beating last year's times.
But with the excitement comes the trials and tribulations. Cross-country is a sport that demands grit and determination. There will be days when the legs feel heavy, when the weather doesn't cooperate, or when the competition seems insurmountable. Yet, it's in these moments of struggle that the true spirit of cross-country shines through. It's a sport where every runner, regardless of their place in the pack, learns to push beyond their limits, to find strength in adversity, and to keep moving forward.
As the season kicks off, there's a sense of possibility in the air. Each race is a new opportunity, each mile a step closer to the goals set at the start of the summer. Whether it's the roar of the crowd at the finish line or the quiet satisfaction of a race well run, cross-country offers moments of triumph that make all the hard work worth it. Here's to the miles behind us, the challenges ahead, and the glory that awaits this cross-country season!
Below are the meet on tap for the Opening week of the Cross Country Season!
Brooks High School Tennessee River Classic
Venue Records: McFarland Park
Meet Records
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- American Christian Academy
- Amory High School
- Austin
- Belgreen
- Blue Mountain High School
- Bridgeforth Middle School
- Brooks
- Centennial High School
- Central - Florence
- Cherokee
- Christ Life Academy HS
- Clements
- Colbert Heights
- Cordova
- Corinth High School
- Covenant Christian
- Deshler High School
- E.O. Coffman Middle School
- East Limestone High School
- East Rankin Academy
- East Webster High School
- Florence High School
- Haleyville High School
- Hamilton
- Hardin Co. High School
- Hartselle
- Hatton
- Heritage Christian Academy (MS)
- James Clemens
- Lamar County
- Lauderdale County
- Lawrence Co. High School
- Lawrence County HS
- Lexington
- Madison Academy
- Marion County
- Mars Hill Bible
- Muscle Shoals High
- Pell City High School
- Phillips
- Regents Of Oxford
- Ripley High School
- Rogers
- Russellville
- Sheffield
- Shoals Christian
- St. Joseph Regional Catholic Sch
- Tanner
- Tharptown
- Tupelo High School B
- Waterloo High School
- West Limestone
- Wilson High School
Pisgah Invitational
Venue Records: ToKnowHIM Trails
Meet Records
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Arab
- Athens Bible School
- Buckhorn
- Collinsville High School
- Crossville High School
- Douglas High School
- Fort Payne
- Fyffe High School
- Geraldine HS
- Guntersville
- Madison County
- North Jackson
- North Sand Mountain High School
- Pisgah High School
- Plainview High School
- Sand Rock
- Section High School
- Skyline High School
- Sylvania High School
- West End High School
Wildcat Twilight
Venue Records: Wildcat Trail
Meet Records
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Alexandria High School
- Anniston
- Billingsley
- Central - Clay County
- Cherokee County
- Donoho
- Faith Christian
- Glencoe High School
- Handley
- Hokes Bluff
- Jefferson Christian Academy
- Lincoln High School (AL)
- Ohatchee High School
- Pell City High School
- Piedmont
- Pleasant Valley HS
- Saks
- Sylacauga
- Westminster School at Oak Mounta
- White Plains
CCS #1
Venue Records: Covington County Schools Track
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Andalusia
- Excel High School
- Flomaton
- Goshen
- Kinston High School
- LAMP (Loveless)
- Mobile Christian
- Northside Methodist Academy
- Opp HS
- Pleasant Home School
- Red Level
- Samson High School
- Straughn High School
- TR Miller
- University Charter School
- Zion Chapel High School
2024 Bull Frog Pond Classic
Venue Records: St. Claire County High School
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Ashville
- Cleveland High School
- Jacksonville
- Jefferson Christian Academy
- Leeds
- Lexington
- Locust Fork
- Moody
- Munford
- Northside
- Simmons Middle School
- Springville HS
- St. Clair County
- Victory Christian School
- Westbrook Christian School
Northridge Black & Blue XC Invitational
Venue Records: Munny Sokol Park
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Bibb County High School
- Columbiana Middle School
- Demopolis
- Echols Middle School
- Holy Spirit Catholic High School
- LAMP (Loveless)
- Northridge High School
- Northridge Middle School
- Paul W. Bryant High School
- Shelby County
- Sipsey Valley High School
- Sumiton Christian
- Tuscaloosa Academy
- Tuscaloosa County
Smiths Station Panther Stages
Venue Records: Smiths Station High School
Meet Records
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Auburn
- Auburn Junior High
- Beauregard High School
- Beulah High School
- Harris Co. High School
- Harris County Carver MS
- Lee-Scott Academy
- Opelika High School
- Smiths Station
- Smiths Station Junior High
- Tallassee HS
- Valley High School
- William H. Spencer High School
Bayside Academy Admiral's Twilight Invite
Venue Records: Bayside Academy
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Baker
- Bayshore Christian School
- Bayside Academy
- Daphne
- Fairhope
- McGill-Toolen Catholic
- Orange Beach HS
- Robertsdale
- Spanish Fort
- St. Michael Catholic High School
- UMS-Wright
Bob Jones HS Friendly First Chance 2 Miler
Venue Records: Bob Jones High School
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Alabama School of Cyber Technolo
- Belgreen
- Bob Jones
- Danville High School
- DAR
- Elkmont High School
- Fairview
- Grissom HS
- Lee-Huntsville
- Priceville
- Randolph School
SPREAD the LIGHT Glow Run
Venue Records: Landmark Park
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Ashford HS
- Charles Henderson
- Enterprise High
- Houston Academy
- Kinston High School
- New Brockton
- Northside Methodist Academy
- Providence Christian School
- Trinity Presbyterian School
- University Charter School
- Wicksburg High School
MAzing 100 minute MAsh
Venue Records: Montgomery Academy
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Billingsley
- Booker T Washington Magnet
- Brewbaker Tech
- LAMP (Loveless)
- Montgomery Academy
- Percy Julian High School
- Pike Road School
- Prattville Christian Academy
- Redland Middle School
- Stanhope Elmore
Tadd's Two Mile
Venue Records: John R. Esslinger Trail of Champions
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Buckhorn
- Decatur Heritage Christian Acade
- Fort Payne
- Huntsville HS
- Saint John Paul II Catholic High
- Sardis
- Scottsboro HS
- Section High School
- Whitesburg Christian Academy
Friday Night Lights Distance Carnival
Venue Records: Oliver Woodard Stadium
Virtual Meets
- Using 2024 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
- Using 2023 Stats: High School Girls High School Boys
Teams Entered
- Cullman
- Decatur High School
- Good Hope
- Harmony School
- Vinemont High School