With the inception of the Brooks XC Championships presented by Fleet Feet, Brooks and Fleet Feet stepped up to carry a 45-year legacy of high school championship running into a new era. The format, which features four regional qualifiers, also introduced "Golden Tickets" which would automatically qualify select athletes for the Brooks XC Championship presented by Fleet Feet on December 13.
In total, there are ten Golden Tickets for the fastest High School Girls and ten for the fastest High School Boys. 50 girls and 50 boys will compete at the inaugural Brooks XC Championship in 2025.
These tickets are "Invite Only" tickets which provide athletes with automatic starting spots at the championship in San Diego. Athletes who receive Golden Tickets are hand-selected by meet organizers.
The other 40 girls and 40 boys will be selected via the four regional qualifiers: the South, Northeast, Midwest and West Championships. The South, Northeast and Midwest region championships are scheduled for November 29, while the West Championship is scheduled for December 6.
How Can I Register For My Respective Region?
The best way to register is to head over to Sound Running. From there, click your respective region (breakdown below) and click register. This will take you to the registration page where you can sign up for the qualifier or direct specific questions to meet organizers.
Which States Are In Which Regions?
Midwest States Include:
Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations.
Northeast States Include:
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C. and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations.
South States Include:
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. citizens in Overseas Military Installations.
West States Include:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
Where Is Each Region Championship?
- The Midwest Region will compete at UW-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin on November 29. You can register for that region here.
- The South Region will compete at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 29. You can register for that region here.
- The Northeast Region will compete at Franklin Park in Boston, Massachusetts on November 29. You can register for that region here.
- The West Region will compete at the Mt. Sac Cross Country Course on December 6. You can register for that region here.