The MileSplit50 Preseason Boys XC National Rankings are here. Follow along as we count down the Top 25 teams heading into the 2026 cross country season.
The MileSplit50 Preseason Boys XC National Rankings are here. Follow along as we count down the Top 25 teams heading into the 2026 cross country season.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen sounded off on The Athletes Lounge after the Diamond League 1500m Final, and that begs the question, does track & filed need a bad guy?
Breaking down 1500m and sprint action from the Diamond League Finals in Brussels!
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Rhode Island during XC meets taking place between August 31-September 6.
Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Rhode Island during XC meets taking place between August 31-September 6.
Most Impressive Sophomore Boys in Rhode Island
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked sophomore Boys in Rhode Island for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Sophomore Girls in Rhode Island
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked sophomore Girls in Rhode Island for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
The Case For Running Your JV Squad in a Varsity Meet
09/08/26
09/08/26
Though it may present some logistical challenges, we highly recommend you run split squads at some point in the cross country season.
World Ultimate Championship Entries: Every Athlete, Ranked
09/07/26
09/07/26
All 381 athletes from 65 countries entered for the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, ranked by world ranking with PRs and season bests.
Track-ish: Kaitlyn Estep's Golden Ticket & Breakout Season
09/03/26
09/03/26
Kaitlyn reflects on earning a Fleet Feet Golden Ticket for the Brooks XC Championships, her breakout sophomore season, and how she's preparing for the XC season
Meet Preview: RITCA Injury Fund Carnival 2026
09/02/26
09/02/26
Browse through the history of one of the Ocean State's biggest early-season meets and take a look at some of the top entries in Saturday's event.
MileSplit Podcast Ep. 3: Should HS Runners Train Like Pros?
09/02/26
09/02/26
Coach Ayers and Billy debate how high school athletes should be training during the developmental stages of their athletic careers.
Most Impressive Returners in Rhode Island by Grade Class
09/01/26
09/01/26
Returner Rankings Hub: Highlighting the top performing athletes in Rhode Island by Grade Class based on their best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.
RIIL XC: Who's Back in 2026 - State Preview
09/01/26
09/01/26
All Classifications Hub: What if every RIIL teams raced their Classes head-to-head? We scored all Classes using last season's returners times.
How to Only Race at Night Your Whole Cross Country Season
08/28/26
08/28/26
What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.
Coaches Bring Local XC Stories to MileSplit
08/26/26
08/26/26
See how coaches are bringing local cross country stories to MileSplit—and learn how you can contribute coverage from your state.
Track-ish: Andrew Beroset Chases Sub-4, Earns Golden Ticket
08/26/26
08/26/26
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving The World’s Greatest Sport
08/25/26
08/25/26
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
XC-flation? 5k Improvement from August '25 to August '26
08/23/26
08/23/26
Analyzing 5k Improvement Rankings from athletes across the country for results achieved during August 2025 vs. August 2026 competition.
Remembering Sydney Towle: Runner, Teammate, Advocate
08/20/26
08/20/26
Towle bravely took her followers along for her battle with a rare form of cancer -- her loved ones reflect on her as a runner, teammate, and daughter.