*HHSXC will annually complete NFHS Sanctioning so that states other than just AL borders can compete. If this applies to you, please contact Blake Borden directly ASAP.
*Also – ONLY high school attached runners can enter. No unattached runners or club teams are eligible.
*Furthermore, only schools that are members of their respected state associations are eligible to participate & a team staffed & certified coach must register and travel with the athlete(s) to the meet and be in attendance through their competition. Here is a link to the list of eligible associations:
September 12 & 13, 2025- John Hunt Park2151 Airport Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
– You can pay at the meet, but we strongly encourage paying in advance.
– We will make entries password protected on 8/20.*Out of state school entries will close on 8/23 this is to be sure that our final NFHS sanction is accurate.
*Payment: Please write check to: Huntsville High XC
The account to pay when using Venmo is HHS-XC — you need to list your full team name, city and state, an email address, and the purpose of payment otherwise there will be a delay getting you the password.
If you use Venmo, please list your full team name with state and address.
Entry Fee system for 2025:
$100 for championship divisions
$75 for blue, crimson, gray
$10 per athlete for unlimited entry divisions – junior high and open
The city of Huntsville will be providing an awards stage. We will begin with the earlier races & begin each division as results are reported.
*Small Schools Division: 399 students or less in grades 10-12 (Alabama 1A-4A)
*Large Schools Division: 400 students and up in grades 10-12 (Alabama 5A-7A)
*ALL, including out of state, private schools are required to multiply the number of schools in grades 10-12 by 1.35% in order to determine the division your school is eligible to compete in.
Race schedule TBD — will be very similar to 2023**
Saturday awards ceremony schedule will follow the race schedule in 2025
Blue Boys – top 15 individuals get shirts, top 3 get medals
Blue Girls – top 15 individuals get shirts, top 3 get medals
Crimson Girls – top 15 individuals get shirts, top 3 get medals
Crimson Boys – top 15 individuals get shirts, top 3 get medals
Gray Boys – top 10 individuals get shirts, top 3 get medals
Championship Girls – top 20 individuals get shirts, top 3 get medals
Championship Boys – top 20 get individuals get shirts, top 3 get medals
Championship – 7-12th grades eligible – Top 5 teams will get a trophy and be recognized. Boys can enter 7, girls up to 8.
Blue – 7-12th grades eligible. Boys can enter 7, girls up to 10.
Crimson – 7-12th grades eligible. 10 entries max for guys, & unlimited for girls.
