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Arch City XC Festival

Name: Arch City XC Festival
Start: 2026-07-25
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Westerville

Westerville, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Arch City XC Festival

The Arch City XC Festival is a community running event 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 and features separate races for elementary, middle, and high school students plus an open race for adults.

Distances included:

Open 2-Mile (Adults and High School Grades 9-12)
Middle School 2-Mile (Grades 7-8)
Elementary School 2-Mile (Grades K-6)

Races run with combined genders and finish inside the stadium, where spectators can view from the stands. Middle school and high school competitors may form teams of three to be eligible for team scoring. Random apparel prizes will be awarded to three members of two different teams entered in the middle school and high school races.

Registration details are set by the organizers. The fee for each listed race is $5.00. Registration closes July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM and there will be no race day registration. Entrants in school races should register for the grade they will enter in the upcoming fall.

All registration proceeds from the event will support the Westerville North cross country and track programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Westerville

Race information

Registration

Open 2-Mile (adult and High School Grades 9-12)

Elementary School 2-Mile (grades K-6)

Middle School 2-Mile (grades 7-8)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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