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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville AL
5K
38–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
37–43°F
dry
2024
24–47°F
dry
2023
35–57°F
dry
2022
39–57°F
rain
2021
52–69°F
dry
2020
32–54°F
dry
2019
34–60°F
dry
2018
27–40°F
dry
2017
42–62°F
rain
2016
48–52°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships will take place on December 5, 2026 at 2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL.
For more information about the race, visit the official site: Race Info.
Race Assignments
- 2025 Race Assignments: Available HERE.
- 2026 Race Assignments: Will be released after registration closes.
Participants Info
- Hotel Add-ons: Add on a hotel room at the Embassy Suites Host Hotel.
- Merchandise: Add a RXC T-shirt, hoodie or backpack after registering.
- Tutorial: Update your add-ons using this guide HERE.
Event Highlights
Have you ever been curious what it would look like if the fastest individuals and teams got together at the same venue without the unnecessary requirement to qualify at a regional meet? The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships is the answer to this question.
On Saturday, December 5th we will be hosting the post-season event of the year for athletes to cap off their cross country season.
- Unique Course: Run on the fastest 5k cross country course in the Nation!
- Championships: Compete as an individual or with your team!
- Awards: Earn amazing individual and team awards!
- Open Race: An opportunity open to participants of all ages.
Live Coverage
YOU CAN WATCH ALL OF THE RACES LIVE ON MILESPLIT! INFO CLICK HERE!
New Addition for 2026
NEW in 2026: Youth 2 Mile open to Club Teams! This will feature Boy & Girls 13-14, 11-12, 9-10, 8 & Under club team options. Any kid from 1st - 8th grade will be allowed to participate. 7th & 8th graders can opt to compete in the 5K instead of the 2 Mile.
There will be medals for the top individuals in each age group category. For 2026, all divisions will run the 2 mile together for maximum competition.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 4 – 6, 2026.
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