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Verso l'Alto Summer XC Challenge

Name: Verso l'Alto Summer XC Challenge
Start: 2026-08-07
End: 2026-08-07
Location: Mason

Mason, United States • 7 Aug 2026

Verso I'Alto Summer XC Challenge

The Verso I'Alto Summer XC Challenge is a two mile cross country meet on August 7, 2026 at Corwin Nixon Park Entrance in Mason, Ohio. The course is run on grass and is organized by Verso l'Alto Track Club, a competitive Catholic men's run club based in the greater Cincinnati area.

Races on the program include:

High School Girls - 2 miles
High School Boys - 2 miles
Open Men/Women - 2 miles

Registration opens February 3, 2026 and closes August 7, 2026. The registration fee is $15.00 for each race.

Entrants may compete as individuals or as part of a team. The event specifically identifies high school and college athletes among participants and also references local runners who may compete individually or with a club. Spectators may watch free of charge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Mason

Race information

Registration

Open Men/women

High School Girls

High School Boys

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

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