Hancock XC Invitational Open Race
Hancock XC Invitational Open Race is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Saint Louis, MO, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (5 days to go)
- Location
- 345 North Road, Saint Louis, MO
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Hancock Cross Country Invitational is a historic annual meet held at Jefferson Barracks Park. Here, you can register for the open race, which begins at 8:00am prior to the high school races. This is a unique opportunity to race on the iconic cross country course. All ages and abilities welcome! Stick around after your race and watch some of the area's top high school distance running talent!
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 10/17
High
62°
Low
39°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
4%
Wind
5 mph
About Saint Louis, MO
Population
293,109
as of 2023
City Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Waiting For?
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5
Days to train
- Race
- Hancock XC Invitational Open Race
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 345 North Road, Saint Louis, MO
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Hancock XC Invitational Open Race
Oct 17, 2026