Brooks XC Championships South

Charlotte, United States • 29 Nov 2025

Brooks South XC Championships : November 29, 2025

The Brooks South XC Championships is scheduled for November 29, 2025, at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, NC. The event features multiple races for boys, girls, youth, open, and masters divisions across set distances. The venue address is 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212.

Races, registration and awards

Standard registration is listed at $45. A discounted group rate of $30 per registration is offered for teams of 15 or more; those registrations must be prepaid by one person and comp codes will be created and shared for individual registrants. Event merchandise is available via a presale with a non-refundable processing fee and will be available for pick-up at the meet; remaining merchandise may be sold on-site while supplies last.

Awards include a Brooks XC Spike Bag for the first 2,500 registered athletes. The top 30 athletes in each race will receive a championship medal. The top 10 boys and girls from the Championship Races will be awarded a spot in the Brooks XC Championships in San Diego on December 13 (eligibility requires attendance at a high school in the US or a US territory). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Boys Freshman and Sophomore Race : 5K
  • Boys Championship Race : 5K
  • Boys Junior and Senior Race : 5K
  • Girls Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior Race : 5K
  • Girls Championship Race : 5K
  • Open and Masters Race : 5K
  • Youth ages 13-14 boys and girls : 5K
  • Youth ages 11-12 boys and girls : 3K
  • Youth ages 10 and under boys and girls : 3K

Race information

5 km
Boys Freshman and Sophomore Race (5k)
5 km
Boys Junior and Senior Race (5k)
5 km
13-14 Girls and 13-14 Boys (5k)
5 km
Girls Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior Race (5k)
5 km
Open and Masters Race (5k)
5 km
Girls Championship Race (5k)
5 km
Boys Championship Race (5k)
11-12 Girls and 11-12 Boys (3k)
Boys and Girls 10 & Under (3k)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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