San Diego, December 10, 2025
The Brooks XC Championships, a new national cross-country event, will debut at Balboa Park in San Diego, bringing together top high school runners. Scheduled for December 13, the championships will feature separate races for girls and boys over a 5K distance. Spectators can watch live on FloTrack. This event aims to continue the cross-country tradition of national competitions previously held by the Foot Locker Championships.
San Diego, CA – The inaugural Brooks XC Championships are set to take place on December 13, 2025, at Balboa Park in San Diego, California. This national cross-country event aims to bring together the nation’s top high school runners for a competitive showcase.
Event Details
The championships will feature two main races:
- Girls’ 5K Championship – 10:00 AM PT
- Boys’ 5K Championship – 11:00 AM PT
Awards ceremonies will follow the conclusion of both races. The event is open to athletes who have qualified through regional championships or received a Fleet Feet Golden Ticket invite. Spectators can watch the races live on FloTrack or via the FloTrack YouTube channel.
Regional Championships Recap
Leading up to the national championship, four regional meets were held:
Midwest Regional – Kenosha, WI
Held on November 29, 2025, at the UW-Parkside course, the Midwest Regional served athletes from states including Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations. The course is known for its rolling hills and varied terrain.
South Regional – Charlotte, NC
Also on November 29, 2025, the South Regional took place at McAlpine Creek Park, featuring a mostly flat 5K course with one major hill. Competing states included Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations.
Northeast Regional – Boston, MA
On November 29, 2025, Franklin Park hosted the Northeast Regional, with a course that includes twisting turns and hills. States represented were Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C., and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations.
West Regional – Walnut, CA
Held on December 6, 2025, at the Mt. SAC Cross Country course, the West Regional featured a challenging 5K course with varied terrain and signature climbs like Reservoir Hill and Poop Out Hill. Competing states included Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations.
Background
The Brooks XC Championships were established in 2025 to fill the void left by the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, which concluded after 45 years. The new event aims to continue the tradition of bringing together top high school cross-country athletes for national competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the Brooks XC Championships?
- The Brooks XC Championships is a national cross-country event established in 2025 to bring together the nation’s top high school runners for a competitive showcase.
- When and where will the championships take place?
- The championships are scheduled for December 13, 2025, at Balboa Park in San Diego, California.
- How can I watch the races?
- The races will be streamed live on FloTrack and the FloTrack YouTube channel.
- Who can participate in the championships?
- Athletes who have qualified through regional championships or received a Fleet Feet Golden Ticket invite are eligible to participate.
- What is the history behind the Brooks XC Championships?
- The event was established in 2025 to continue the tradition of national high school cross-country competitions, following the conclusion of the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships after 45 years.
| Event | Date | Location | Competing States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Regional | November 29, 2025 | Kenosha, WI | Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations |
| South Regional | November 29, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations |
| Northeast Regional | November 29, 2025 | Boston, MA | Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C., and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations |
| West Regional | December 6, 2025 | Walnut, CA | Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations |
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