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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

Event Information

The Verso l’Alto Summer XC Challenge is a cross-country race series held in Mason, Ohio. The events take place at Corwin Nixon Park.

Race Details

All races cover a distance of 2 miles. Participants can compete as individuals or as part of a team. The event features three separate categories: High School Girls, High School Boys, and Open Men/Women. Registration for each category costs $15.

The park opens at 5:00 PM for packet pickup and warmups. Race day registration is available starting at that time. Awards are given to the top three individual finishers and the top team in each race category.

Spectators and Organizer

Spectator admission is free. The event is organized by the Verso l’Alto Track Club, a competitive Catholic men's running club based in the greater Cincinnati area. 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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