Gatorade XC Classic @ Oakville

                     Oct 3, 2026

                            (Previously the Jesse Owens Classic)

                 1219, County Rd 187, Danville, Alabama    35619

                        GXCC

After 27 incredible years, the Jesse Owens Classic will now be known as the Gatorade XC Classic at Oakville. 

While the name has changed, our mission has not. We remain fully committed to hosting an unforgettable event for runners, parents, fan, and coaches.

The meet has always been about competition, community, and celebrating the sport of cross county-and that tradition will continue stronger than ever.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Gatorade XC Classic at Oakville Alabama and creating many more great memories together.

Xpress Timing Official Results

                     AHSAA & NFHS Sanctioned

         Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Sept 29th @ midnight!

Oakville Indian Mounds Park & Educational Center

1219, Co Rd 187, Danville, AL 35619

Please set tents up in the designated areas!!!

Host Site of the AHSAA Cross Country Championships '02-'28

Host Site of the 2008 & 2015 AAU Nationals

Host Site of the HBCU Conference Championship

Race Director Stan Johnson 256.566.4410

neverquitsj@aol.com

Director of Safety/Medical Operations: Stacy Rose           

Venue Contact: 256.905.2499

Ambulance Service: Greg's Ambulance Service, Moulton, AL

Encore Sports Medicine Staff Will Be On Site

*Sanctioned through AHSAA and NFHS

*Register online @ alabamarunners.com Deadline Registration:  Sept 29th

*CXCC is timed Xpresstiming.com

Course Preview

https://youtu.be/DELMGZygca4

GXCC Race Schedule:

Start    Course    Division                    Entries           Fee

8:15    5K             Silver Div Boys        Max 10           $95        (6A-7A Alabama)

8:30    5K             Bronze Div Girls      Unlimited      $95        (4A-5A Alabama)

8:55    5K             Gold Div Boys          Max 10            $95        (Championship Div, Best of the Best)

9:10    5K             Silver Div Girls        Max 10            $95         (6A-7A Alabama)

9:30    5K             Green Div Boys        Unlimited      $95          (1A-3A Alabama)

9:55    5K             Gold Div Girls           Max 10            $95         (Championship Div, Best of the Best)

10:10   5K            Bronze Div Boys       Unlimited      $95         (4A-5A Alabama)

10:15                  *Silver Division Awards @ the Amphitheater

10:30   5K           Green Div Girls          Unlimited       $95         (1A-3A Alabama)

10:45                   * Gold Division Awards @ the Amphitheater                                                                   *Red Division entries are for the Silver and Gold Division Runners who are not in the top 10.

10:50    5K           Red Div Boys             Unlimited      $55         (6A-7A "B" Teams or JV, not JH)

11:05    5K           Red Div Girls             Unlimited      $55         (6A-7A "B" Teams or JV, not JH)

11:15                    *Bronze Division Awards @ the Amphitheater

11:35                   *Green Division Awards @ the Amphitheater

11:35    2.1 mi    Jr High Div Boys       Unlimited       $95          (7-9 Grades)                

11:55    2.1 mi    Jr High Div Girls       Unlimited        $95        (7-9 Grades)

12:00                    *Red/JV Awards @ the Amphitheater

12:30                    Jr High Division Awards @ the Amphitheater

*The following scale is to determine the correct division that your team should compete in:

Gold Division (Varsity Div): This division is for the elite runners of any school classification. Limited to 10 runners per this division. This is the Championship Division.

Silver Division (Varsity Div): This division is for schools that occupy 598 students or more in grades 10-12, as in the case for Alabama schools: 6A-7A. Limited to 10 runners per this division.

Bronze Division (Varsity Div): This division is for schools that occupy 597 students or less in grades 10-12, as in the case for Alabama schools: 4A-5A. Unlimited runners per this division.

Green Division (Varsity Div): This division is for schools that occupy 278 students or less in grades 10-12, as in the case for Alabama schools: 1A-3A. Unlimited runners per this division.

Red Division (Varsity Div): This division is for 6A-7A teams (Alabama) (or 598 students or more in grades 10-12) that have already registered the top 10 runners in the Gold and/or Silver Division. This Division is for a team's 11th runner and up. This race is for your "B"/JV team, not JH. You may register your top 10 runners in both the Gold and/or the Silver Divisions and register your remaining runners in the Red Division. 

JH Division: This division is for grades 7-9.

JV Division and the "B"Team/Red are classified as the same division.

***Out of state private schools are required to multiple grades 10-12 student enrollment by 1.35% to accurately calculate your official division. NA to those entering the Silver and Gold Divisions.

$95 per division

$55 per Red Division

*******$20 per individual, not to exceed $95 per division in the Gold, Silver, Bronze, Green and JH Divisions. The "B"/Red Division is $20 per runner but not to exceed $55 per "B"/Red Division.

Awards:

Top 30 finishers in each age group will receive  tee shirts.

Top 10 finishers in each age group will receive medals.

Top 3 teams in each division will receive trophies.

Overall finisher in each division will receive an individual trophy.

Failure to enter the correct division will result in disqualification.

*Please write checks to: Lawrence Co AL Runners' Club, Inc

Attn: Gatorade XC Classic

*Race Day Payment is accepted

*Mail check to: 

Lawrence County Alabama Runners' Club, Inc

P.I. Box 987, Moulton, AL 35650

*Race course will remain open till 6 pm on Friday, Oct 2nd

*Tents can be set uo on Friday

*Only schools that are members of their respected state associations are eligible to participate in the GXCC. No unattached runners or club teams are eligible.                                                                          

Alabama's best team receives a trophy!

***Medical: Stacy Rose is the director of safety/medical operations. Medical attention will be available at the medical station located beside the finish area. Please be advised that race day conditions can be hot, humid, and physically challenging. Coaches are responsible for the well-being of each athlete and should consider each athletes fitness before entry in the meet.

***Ambulance service is provided by Greg's Ambulance Service, Moulton, AL.

***Parking: $5 parking fee for all transportation vehicles. Team buses/vehicles park free. All parking proceeds go to the Oakville Indian Mounds Park and Educational Center.

***Security: Lawrence County Sheriff's Dept

***Facilities: No dressing rooms are available. Portable toilets will be provided in addition to limited restrooms @ the museum and beside the amphitheater.

*Parking: $5

*The race course is lodged in a charming historical setting. With wooded trails, a few short hills, packed gravel, a wide open start with thousands of supporters cheering a runner on, the participant is sure to have a fantastic experience and perhaps set a new PR! The race course is ideal for spectating! Hope you will participate in the JOC and share the "Rare Moment" with thousands!

*Be sure to visit the Indian Museum on site of event (256.905.2499) and the Jesse Owens Museum, located 1/2 miles from race venue (256.974.3636.)

Hope to see you at the GXCC! Stan Johnson

256.566.4410 neverquitsj@aol.com

5K Race Course Map:

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2.1 Mile Race Course Map:

Decatur Area Hotels:

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AHSAA State Championship Decatur Area Hotels:

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