Photo by Tyler Fonseca Though it may present some logistical challenges, we highly recommend you run split squads at some point in the cross country season.
Though it may present some logistical challenges, we highly recommend you run split squads at some point in the cross country season.
Photo by Photo by JOHN THYS / AFP via Getty Images) 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.
Returner Rankings Hub: Highlighting the top performing athletes in Nevada by Grade Class based on their best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.
All Classifications Hub: What if every NIAA teams raced their Classes head-to-head? We scored all Classes using last season's returners times.
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.
Track-ish: Kaitlyn Estep's Golden Ticket & Breakout Season
09/03/26
09/03/26
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
MileSplit Podcast Ep. 3: Should HS Runners Train Like Pros?
09/02/26
09/02/26
Coach Ayers and Billy debate how high school athletes should be training during the developmental stages of their athletic careers.
Somerset Sky Pointe Opens Season as Top-Ranked Squad
09/02/26
09/02/26
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe swept team titles at the Red Rock Running Company Invitational, dominating the North of Sahara Division on both sides.
Monthly Merge: Top Nevada Girls XC Marks in August
09/01/26
09/01/26
Monthly State Merge: Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Nevada during XC meets taking place in August.
Monthly Merge: Top Nevada Boys XC Marks in August
09/01/26
09/01/26
Monthly State Merge: Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Nevada during XC meets taking place in August.
Top Nevada Girls XC Marks This Past Week (August 24-30)
08/31/26
08/31/26
Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Nevada during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.
Top Nevada Boys XC Marks This Past Week (August 24-30)
08/31/26
08/31/26
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Nevada during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.
How to Only Race at Night Your Whole Cross Country Season
08/28/26
08/28/26
What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.
Coaches Bring Local XC Stories to MileSplit
08/26/26
08/26/26
See how coaches are bringing local cross country stories to MileSplit—and learn how you can contribute coverage from your state.
Track-ish: Andrew Beroset Chases Sub-4, Earns Golden Ticket
08/26/26
08/26/26
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving The World’s Greatest Sport
08/25/26
08/25/26
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
Top Nevada Boys XC Marks This Past Week (August 17-23)
08/24/26
08/24/26
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Nevada during XC meets taking place between August 17-23.
Top Nevada Girls XC Marks This Past Week (August 17-23)
08/24/26
08/24/26
Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Nevada during XC meets taking place between August 17-23.
Gioia Coudriet, Galena Boys Looking To Defend 5A Gold
08/24/26
08/24/26
Nevada's largest high school class also happens to be the fastest, and Galena and Somerset Academy Sky Pointe are going to make it interesting on both sides.
XC-flation? 5k Improvement from August '25 to August '26
08/23/26
08/23/26
Analyzing 5k Improvement Rankings from athletes across the country for results achieved during August 2025 vs. August 2026 competition.