Warriors Invitational 2026

Florence, AL
Timing/Results Xpress Timing

Meet Information

Online Registration Instructions

12th Annual Warrior Invitational 

The Warrior Invitational provides exciting cross-country racing on grass, dirt, gravel, and asphalt. The trail passes through wooded areas and across practice fields and playgrounds and features a thrilling finish in the stadium. Since the course features a repeated loop, spectators can see their racers several times from a seat in the stadium bleachers or move from place to place.

Race Day Setup: Tents may gather in the tent zones by bleachers. We will have porta potties located by the concessions, as well as bathrooms. 

SPECTATOR ADMISSION IS $5 AT THE GATE

This year we are EXCITED to announce that XPRESS timing will be our timing company. We will have live results this year!

Xpress Timing Official Results

Location:

Wilson High School, 7601 Hwy 17, Florence, AL 35634 

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Meet Entry Fees: 

$100 per varsity team ($200.00 for boys and girls)

$100 per junior high team ($200.00 for boys and girls)

$20.00 per individual

Online_Meet_Reg_Instructions

Junior high runners must be 7th - 9th graders. Sixth graders are not allowed to run. The top 2 teams in each division, girls and boys, will receive a trophy. You must have at least 5 runners to compete for team points. Schools participating must be members of their state's athletic association.

This year, we are excited to announce that our Junior High 2 mile course is included in the North Alabama JH Gold Circuit. This may help potentially lead your JH runners to qualify for the 2026 North Alabama Gold Championship 2-mile (7th-9th graders). This end of the year championship race is hosted by Huntsville High School, and it is a great way for Junior High runners to strengthen and prepare for their high school running years! Below is the link to register/check qualifying times for this meet!



Spectator Info:
Spectator admission is $5 per person. Admission will be collected at the gate upon arrival.

Concessions and food trucks will be on site

Schedule: 

SCHEDULE UPDATE as of 9/3/26

Due to extreme heat. We have combined and moved all races up. We are stills plitting awards into small and large schools. The schedule is as follows

7:00 am- Course opens, and packet pickup

Updated schedule attached
7:00-  Course Opens
7:55- Course Preview Closes 
8:00 -  National Anthem
8:10 - 1a-6a Boys 5k 
8:40 - 1a-6a Girls 5k 
9:10 -  1a-6a JH girls 2 mile 
9:30 -  1a-6a JH boys 2 mile

The top 10 individual finishers in each division will receive a dri fit t-shirt, and the top 3 finishers in each race division will receive a medal.
Top 2 Teams in each division will receive a trophy 
We will have an air-conditioned indoor coach's lounge with meals, snacks, and a restroom. Please enjoy! A trainer, EMT, and Lauderdale County Sheriff's officers will be on site. Please ask parents NOT to gather at the finish line area in case of emergencies.  

For more information, contact Phoebe Carter at phoebecarter@lcschools.org or 256.764.8470. We are looking forward to a great meet!