Though it may present some logistical challenges, we highly recommend you run split squads at some point in the cross country season.
All 381 athletes from 65 countries entered for the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, ranked by world ranking with PRs and season bests.
-- Vote for the Mississippi girls' performer of the week!
-- Vote for the Mississippi boys' performer of the week!
Entries information for Mississippi's top cross country meets scheduled for Saturday, September 5th.
The MileSplit50 Preseason Boys XC National Rankings are here. Follow along as we count down the Top 25 teams heading into the 2026 cross country season.
Kaitlyn reflects on earning a Fleet Feet Golden Ticket for the Brooks XC Championships, her breakout sophomore season, and how she's preparing for the XC season
Entries information for Texas' top cross country meets scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd.
Coach Ayers and Billy debate how high school athletes should be training during the developmental stages of their athletic careers.
Monthly State Merge: Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Mississippi during XC meets taking place in August.
Monthly State Merge: Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Mississippi during XC meets taking place in August.
Mississippi's top returners reshaped the rankings with statement performances across the state.
-- Vote for the Mississippi performer of the week!
-- Vote for the Mississippi performer of the week
Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Mississippi during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Mississippi during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.
-- New Albany's front two and improving scoring pack have pushed the team to the top of the early MHSAA 4A virtual rankings.
Entries information for Mississippi's top cross country meets scheduled for Monday, August 31st.
Entries information for Mississippi's top cross country meets scheduled for Saturday, August 29th.
Returner Rankings Hub: Highlighting the top performing athletes in Mississippi by Grade Class based on their best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.
What if every Boys 7A team in Mississippi raced head-to-head? We scored all 22 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Girls 7A team in Mississippi raced head-to-head? We scored all 20 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Boys 2A team in Mississippi raced head-to-head? We scored all 13 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Girls 2A team in Mississippi raced head-to-head? We scored all 14 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Boys 1A team in Mississippi raced head-to-head? We scored all 11 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Girls 1A team in Mississippi raced head-to-head? We scored all 14 full squads based on top 3 runners using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.
See how coaches are bringing local cross country stories to MileSplit—and learn how you can contribute coverage from your state.
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
-- Mississippi XC heats up with breakout stars, big team performances, and major early-season moves across the state.