Hancock XC Invitational Open Race

OCT

17

2026

An annual open 5K at Jefferson Barracks Park in Saint Louis held alongside the Hancock Cross Country Invitational. The race welcomes all ages; registration opens August 1, 2026, with a $15 fee and closes on race day.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Lemay Township, Missouri

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Hancock XC Invitational Open Race

The Hancock Cross Country Invitational is an annual cross country meet held at Jefferson Barracks Park in Saint Louis, Missouri. The event includes an open 5K run on the invitational course at Jefferson Barracks Park, located at 345 North Road, Saint Louis, MO 63125.

The open race is open to participants of all ages and abilities. Registration for the open 5K opens on August 1, 2026, and closes on the day of the meet; the listed registration fee is $15.00.

The open race is scheduled before the invitational's high school races, and participants or spectators can remain at the park to watch the high school competitions that follow. The description focuses on the open race component of the Hancock Invitational and its setting at the park course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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