NIRCA Cross Country Open
Shelbyville, United States • 7 Nov 2026
NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K
The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual community race on November 7, 2026, held at Blue River Cross Country Course, 725 Lee Rd, Shelbyville, IN. The event takes place as a preliminary race to the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association National Championships at the same venue.
The event features a 6K community race that is open to the public. Eligible participants noted by the organizer include local community members, middle- and high-school runners in postseason competition, fans of collegiate club running, NIRCA alumni or otherwise ineligible athletes, parents and other spectators. Spikes may be worn at the runner's discretion. The race will take place in rain or shine.
Registration information provided by the organizer lists an opening date of December 1, 2025 and an online registration close date of October 31, 2026. A registration fee of $30.00 is listed, and pricing increases starting November 1. Late and race-day registration will be available at the course.
After the community 6K, the event schedule includes the premier collegiate club race at the same course, allowing spectators to watch collegiate club competition following the open race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.