Northeast XC Championships

Franklin Park, United States • 29 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Brooks Northeast XC Championships is a cross-country meet on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Multiple race categories are held for youth, high school and open competitors. Races are scheduled throughout the day at Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Races and distances

  • Age 8-12 Boys and Girls - 3K
  • Age 13-14 Boys and Girls - 3K
  • Freshman and Sophomore Boys - 5K
  • Freshman and Sophomore Girls - 5K
  • Boys Championship race - 5K
  • Girls Championship race - 5K
  • Junior and Senior Boys - 5K
  • Junior and Senior Girls - 5K
  • Open Trail Race - 5K

Registration and pricing

Standard registration is listed at $45 per entry. A group/team discount is available for groups of 15 or more at $30 per registration; those group registrations must be prepaid by one person and use distribution codes for individual registrants.

Awards and merchandise

The first 1,500 registered athletes receive a Brooks XC spike bag. The top 30 finishers in each race receive a championship medal. The top 10 boys and top 10 girls in the championship races earn spots at the Brooks XC Championships in San Diego on December 13 (athletes must attend a high school in the US or a US territory). Event merchandise is offered via a presale with on-site pickup and limited on-site availability.

Location and date

Franklin Park, 1 Circuit Drive, Boston, MA 02121. The event date is November 29, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Freshman/sophomore Boys
5 km
5k Freshman/sophomore Girls
5 km
5k Fleet Feet Junior/senior Boys
5 km
5k Open Race
5 km
5k Phil Zodda Championship Girls
5 km
5k Marty Lewis Championship Boys
5 km
5k Fleet Feet Junior/senior Girls
3k Youth (ages 13-14)
3k Youth (ages 8-12)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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