Meet Washington’s top returning cross country runners for 2026, including defending state champions and contenders set to lead the season.
Meet Washington’s top returning cross country runners for 2026, including defending state champions and contenders set to lead the season.
Three months after her first outdoor 800m, Femke Broeders-Bol will challenge favorite Audrey Werro at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
Ruel Newberry discusses earning his Fleet Feet Golden Ticket, becoming a national XC contender and preparing for the Brooks XC Championships.
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?
Most Impressive Sophomore Boys in Washington
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked sophomore Boys in Washington for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Sophomore Girls in Washington
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked sophomore Girls in Washington for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Freshman Boys in Washington
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked freshman Boys in Washington for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Reaction Time: Brussels Diamond League Final
09/09/26
09/09/26
Breaking down 1500m and sprint action from the Diamond League Finals in Brussels!
Top WA Boys XC Marks This Past Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)
09/08/26
09/08/26
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Washington during XC meets taking place between August 31-September 6.
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.
Returner Rankings: Top WA Girls / Boys by Grade Class
09/06/26
09/06/26
Returner Rankings Hub: Highlighting the top performing athletes in Washington by Grade Class based on their best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.
WIAA XC: Who's Back in 2026 - State Preview
09/06/26
09/06/26
All Classifications Hub: What if every WIAA teams raced their Classes head-to-head? We scored all Classes using last season's returners times.
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
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.
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!