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2026 USATF Colorado Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

Date & Time

  • November 08, 2026
  • 11/8 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location & Venue

  • Monument Valley Park (North) 1818 Culebra Avenue Colorado Springs , CO 80907 Open in Google Maps

Registration

Deadline - November 4 (2:00 PM MT)

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AGE DIVISIONS | SCHEDULE

subject to change
Divisions Distance Time
Packet Pickup   TBA
8 & under (born 2018+) 2 km  TBA
9-10  (born 2016-2017) 3 km
 		 TBA
11-12 (born 2014-2015) 3 km TBA
13-14 (born 2012-2013) 4 km
 		 TBA
15-16 (born 2010–2011)
17-18 (born 2008-2009)		 5 km
 		 TBA


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 


INDIVIDUALS

USATF Membership
This meet is open to current USATF Colorado member athletes who fall within the age divisions listed above.  Memberships can be obtained online here

Citizenship 
Only U.S. citizens, aliens living in the United States and foreign exchange students are eligible to compete in these Championships.  See the USATF Rules for more information and exceptions. 

Age Division
A competitor must compete in his/her age division only.  Age divisions are determined by year of birth (see above) and NOT age on event day. There will be no "moving up".  

Date of Birth Verification 
Each athlete's date or birth must be verified and included as part of their USATF member profile before the athlete's entry can be submitted. If the athlete's date of birth has been verified in the past and their membership was renewed, then they will be able to submit their entry. Proof of Birth (copy of birth certificate, passport, certified baptismal record, driver’s license or U.S. government identification) needs to be uploaded to the athlete's USATF CONNECT profile.  See USATF Competition Rules, Rule 300.1 (i) for further information.

Below is a help video that explains the steps to take to upload your DOB verification document.



 
TEAMS
  • Only registered USATF Colorado member clubs may enter a team.  
  • All athletes representing the club must be affiliated with that club as part of their USATF membership.  
  • To enter a team, a club must complete the team entry/declaration process during online registrations.  
  • Only athletes listed on the team declaration roster will be eligible to represent the club at the Association, Regional or National championships.   


REGISTRATION FEES & DEADLINES 

Deadline  by 11/4/2026 at 2pm MT (NO LATE ENTRIES)
Fee  $10 per athlete
ONLY ONLINE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

► REGISTRATION FORM - click here 


TEAM SCORING

Team scoring is divided into five divisions for boys and five divisions for girls. The athlete’s year of birth shall determine the division in which the athlete shall compete.

Team Division  

Birth Year  

8 and Under

2018+

9-10

2016-2017

11-12

2014-2015

13-14

2012-2013

15-18#

2008-2011

# The two oldest age divisions (15-16 and 17-18) will be combined (15-18) team division. These divisions will compete together in the same race, and athletes will continue to compete in their 2-year division as individuals.

8 athletes on the team entry/declaration form may be declared as scoring athletes.  The top 5 finishers among the declared runners will score to determine the team's final score. 

8 athletes on the team entry/declaration form may be declared as scoring COURSES

 

course maps
COMPETITION BIB NUMBERS

All competitors must wear their assigned bib numbers during competition, chest-high on the front of their jerseys.  Bib numbers will be distributed at registration. All races will be chip timed. You must have your assigned race number to compete.  


EVENT RESULTS

Event results will be posted on this page.


AWARDS

The top 10 in each age division* will receive medals.  


DIRECTIONS & PARKING


 


ADVANCEMENT (QUALIFYING) TO REGION 10 AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

REGION 10 CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING

All athletes and teams that participate in the USATF Colorado championships will advance to the USATF Region 10 Junior Olympic Championships (November 14; Colorado Springs, CO).

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING

The top 30 individuals and top 5 teams from the Region 10 championships will advance to the National Championships (December 13; Shelbyville, IN)