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Madeleine Lane and Abdinasir Hassan Take Sweepstakes Titles at Woodbridge Classic
Southlake Carroll’s boys and Crater’s girls claimed team victories, while California runners earned top finishes against national competition. Cross country runners took to the starting line at the 45th annual Woodbridge Cross Country Classic this weekend, testing their speed and endurance against some of the nation’s top high school... Read more
Alyssa Gutierrez, Matthew Ogilvie Wins at Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational 5K
The sun set, but athletes from the greater Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley were ready for a night of racing at the Kim Duyst Twilight Invitational on Saturday. Held at River Oaks Golf Course in Ceres, California, on September 12, Alyssa Gutierrez and Matthew Ogilvie won the high school... Read more
Brooks XC Championships 2026: The Dates And Meet States
Four regional championships are coming this fall and early winter, providing an opportunity for runners to chase a spot to compete at nationals. Lock in this season’s meet goals and pencil in one of the biggest regional meets because Brooks XC Championship dates have been announced. Organized by Fleet... Read more
Run Pacer Review: Elite Energy Return Without the Elite Price Tag
Runners looking for maximum energy return without sacrificing cushioned comfort no longer need to buy high-performance sneakers that commonly carry a hefty price tag. Instead, all athletes need are these running insoles. Superfeet is helping athletes enhance their performance by supporting biomechanics with its Run Pacer insoles. Unlike traditional... Read more
5 Reasons High School Runners Need Spikes This Season
With the start of the high school cross country season athletes are setting new goals and searching for new shoes. But one question that comes up at practice every single year is, “Do I actually need spikes for cross country?” If you’re stepping up from middle school racing, or... Read more
Track to Trails: Why High School Runners Should Give Cross Country a Shot
When outdoor track season ends, that doesn’t mean your running has to stop. For high school runners, cross country offers a chance to keep competing, stay connected with teammates, and challenge yourself in a completely different way. Instead of lanes on thee oval, you’re racing on grass, through dirt,... Read more
Top 10 Running Gear Every Cross Country Runner Needs
Cross country season is around the corner, with many youth athletes ending their summers with running camps and preparing for the start of practice. When looking ahead to the miles of training, tough workouts, muddy courses, early morning runs, and championship races, athletes need to make sure they have... Read more
Dynafit Ultra 100 V3 Review: A Responsive Trail Shoe Built for Long Distances
Trail runners are resilient. We brave all the elements, from mud and rain to uneven terrain. We stay agile, bounding over tree roots and rocky paths, and we have the endurance to cover miles on end. That’s exactly what we need in a trail running shoe. Those looking for... Read more
Back on the Bluffs Fort Casey Running Camp Continues the Legacy
Back on the Bluffs: Fort Casey Running Camp Revives a Legacy Built by Doris Brown Heritage Doris Heritage coached 20 All-Americans in 39 years at Seattle Pacific University |Photo courtesy of Doris Heritage The newest chapter of the longest-running story in American running camps. There’s a new camp on... Read more
Top Racing Spikes for Runners in 2026
Runners looking for a solid shoe to help boost performance on the track this spring season should consider investing in a pair of racing spikes. While high school runners don’t need spikes on day one, as competition gets faster and goals get bigger, they quickly become an important part... Read more
Why High School Runners Burn Out Early in Races—And How to Fix It
Burning out before the finish? This running guide explains why it happens and how to prevent fading early. High school runners dedicate time to training each week at practice, often with a specific time goal in mind. Then they get their toes on the line at a track meet... Read more
Jane Hedengren Runs Debut Collegiate 10,000m, Breaks NCAA Record
It was her first time competing as a college freshman in the 10,000m on Friday at the Stanford Invitational at Cobb Track and Angell Field. And with just one race, Jane Hedengren already ignited her outdoor track season with her 30:46.80 finish, the fastest time in NCAA history, breaking... Read more