Last Chance XC Championships

Clark, United States • 16 Nov 2025

Last Chance XC Championships is held at Oak Ridge Park, 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, New Jersey. The event includes a USATF-NJ 8k Championships, HS 5k (NJSIAA/NFHS sanctioned), Open 400m, Youth 3k, and Open 5k, plus a Boys/Girls/Coed 5k team competition. Oak Ridge Park's double-loop, pancake-flat course is billed as New Jersey's fastest cross-country course, ideal for PRs. The day features cheering crowds, loud music, oversized medals, personalized bibs, and free action photos. Team titles are decided by times (not places) across Boys, Girls, and Coed divisions, with three HS team champions crowned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 km
Usatf-Nj 8k Championships
5 km
Boys, Girls, Or Coed 5k Team (3 Runners)
5 km
High School 5k (njsiaa & Nfhs Sanctioned)
5 km
Open 5k (all Ages)
Youth 3k
Open 400m
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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