Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Jessica Hull and Emma Bates share how they show up for championship season, and what high school runners can take into their own postseason.
Summit senior Bjorn Blankenship won the OSAA 5A title in 14:19.6, the fastest high school cross country 5K in the country this season on MileSplit.
Spotlighting the Iowa Girls who climbed the most places from last year’s state meet and delivered the biggest PR time drops at this year’s meet.
Spotlighting the Iowa Boys who climbed the most places from last year’s state meet and delivered the biggest PR time drops at this year’s meet.
Angelina Perez reveals Holmdel Park race tips ahead of Brooks XC Northeast, while Joshua Potts breaks down top Fleet Feet Golden Ticket contenders on Track-ish.
A look at the eight individual champions from the 2026 Iowa cross country state championships, spanning Classes 1A through 4A.
Most Improved Rankings: Highlighting the top Girls from Iowa when comparing their 2026-to-2025 Cross Country Seasons.
Most Improved Rankings: Highlighting the top Boys from Iowa when comparing their 2026-to-2025 Cross Country Seasons.
Highlighting the best Girls 5-Kilometer performances delivered across Iowa during XC meets taking place between October 26-November 1.
Highlighting the best Boys 5-Kilometer performances delivered across Iowa during XC meets taking place between October 26-November 1.
Not every athlete will qualify for the postseason meets they dreamed about and trained for. But the ride isn't over, unless you want it to be.
PR'Ville Is Calling: The Legends of the New Balance RunningLane XC Championships have proven themselves in the prep ranks all the way to the professional ranks!
An interactive map of every Brooks XC Golden Ticket recipient so far, showing where each runner is from, their region and how they earned it.
Colorado XC star Oliver Horton joins Track-ish to discuss overcoming injury, defending his state title, and chasing a national championship at Brooks XC.
Every Iowa XC state championship race, 4A through 1A, with results linked as they're posted.
Highlighting the best Girls 5-Kilometer performances delivered across Iowa during XC meets taking place between October 19-25.
Highlighting the best Boys 5-Kilometer performances delivered across Iowa during XC meets taking place between October 19-25.
Local coaches know their cross-country scenes best. Explore recent coach-written articles on MileSplit and learn how to contribute coverage from your area.
Every Iowa XC state qualifying meet, 1A through 4A, with results linked as they're posted.
Ranking the Most Improved Girls in Iowa from their Junior to Senior Cross Country Seasons.
Ranking the Most Improved Boys in Iowa from their Junior to Senior Cross Country Seasons.
For high school cross country runners in New Jersey, racing at Holmdel — and scrambling up "the Bowl" — is a right of passage.
Ranking the Most Improved Girls in Iowa from their Sophomore to Junior Cross Country Seasons.
Ranking the Most Improved Boys in Iowa from their Sophomore to Junior Cross Country Seasons.
Ranking the Most Improved Girls in Iowa from their Freshman to Sophomore Cross Country Seasons.
Ranking the Most Improved Boys in Iowa from their Freshman to Sophomore Cross Country Seasons.
Breaking down some College XC action from Pre Nationals, Crimson Classic, Connecticut College and Interregional Invitationals.
Highlighting the best Girls 5-Kilometer performances delivered across Iowa during XC meets taking place between October 12-18.
Highlighting the best Boys 5-Kilometer performances delivered across Iowa during XC meets taking place between October 12-18.
The state's league and conference championship meets came and went last week, and these six superstars kept their stellar seasons moving with big wins.
