Arch City XC Festival
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- Open 2-Mile (Adult and High School Grades 9-12) · Middle School 2-Mile (Grades 7-8) · Elementary School 2-Mile (Grades K-6)
From the Organizer
Please note: Registration will close on July 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM. There will be no race day registration.
Kick off the 2026 XC season in style with Columbus Running Company and Nike! Grab your friends and teammates and join us for the Arch City XC Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2026! This year's event will take place at Westerville North High School (950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH 43081). The day will start with the Open 2-Mile (Adults and High School Grades 9-12) at 8:00am. This will be followed by the Middle School 2-mile at 8:30am, and last but certainly not least, the Elementary 2-mile at 9:00am. All races will run with combined genders and finish inside the stadium, where spectators can watch from the stands!
High schoolers and middle schoolers: Create a team of 3 (or join a team that your friends have already set up within the registration process) to be eligible for team scoring and have a chance at winning random prizes! Random apparel prizes will be given to 3 members of two different teams registered in the HS/MS races.
All registration proceeds from this race will be used to help the Westerville North cross country and track programs!
Please note: if you are signing up for one of the elementary/middle/high school races, you should sign up to compete with the grade level you are going into this fall!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westerville, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Westerville, OH
Population
2,095
as of 2023
Elevation
854 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Arch City XC Festival
- Date
- July 25, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Arch City XC Festival?
- Arch City XC Festival is a running race held in Westerville, Ohio on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Arch City XC Festival?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Westerville, Ohio at 950 County Line Rd, Westerville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Arch City XC Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Arch City XC Festival
Jul 25, 2026