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Hancock XC Invitational Open Race

Name: Hancock XC Invitational Open Race
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Lemay Township

Lemay Township, United States • 17 Oct 2026

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.

United States Missouri Lemay Township

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

Open 5k

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

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