Arch City XC Festival

Westerville, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Arch City XC Festival

The Arch City XC Festival is a one-day cross-country meet on July 25, 2026, held at Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081. The event is organized by Columbus Running Company and Nike. All races run with combined genders and finish inside the stadium, where spectators can watch from the stands.

Races scheduled for the day include multiple 2 mile events:

  • 2 miles (Open 2-Mile for adults and high school grades 9-12; Middle School 2-Mile for grades 7-8; Elementary School 2-Mile for grades K-6)

Registration details vary by race. Registration opens in January 2026 (Open race registration opens 01/27/2026; middle and elementary race registration opens 01/26/2026) and closes July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM. There will be no race day registration. The registration fee listed for each race is $5.00.

Team and prize information applies to the middle school and high school races. Teams of three are eligible for team scoring. Random apparel prizes will be awarded to three members of two different teams registered in the high school and middle school races. All registration proceeds will be used to support the Westerville North cross country and track programs.

Participants in school races should register for the grade they will be entering in the fall of 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Open 2-Mile (adult and High School Grades 9-12)
Middle School 2-Mile (grades 7-8)
Elementary School 2-Mile (grades K-6)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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