New Balance RunningLane XC Championships
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
2025 RACE ASSIGNMENTS HERE
2026 Race assignments will come out after registration closes.
RunningLane Seed Time Update Instructions HERE!
If you would like to add-on a hotel room at the Embassy Suites Host Hotel or add a RXC T-shirt/ hoodie, Backpack after you have registered, please update your add-on's using this tutorial HERE.
Have you ever been curious what it would look like if the fastest individuals and teams got together at the same venue without the unnecessary requirement to qualify at a regional meet? The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships is the answer to this question, no need to run a regional meet hours away, only to hope you qualify. Just sign up for RunningLane with your best individual or team performances and we will place you in the fastest race you or your team qualify for.
On Saturday, December 5th we will be hosting the post season event of the year for athletes to cap off their cross country season.
Participants will:
1) Run on the fastest 5k cross country course in the Nation!
2) Have a post season championship as an individual or with their team!
3) Have the opportunity to earn amazing individual and team awards!
We will also be hosting an open race open to participants of all ages.
YOU CAN WATCH ALL OF THE RACES LIVE ON MILESPLIT! INFO CLICK HERE!
NEW in 2026, Youth 2 Mile open to Club Teams! After years of asking we're finally adding this option. The 2 Mile will feature Boy & Girls 13-14, 11-12, 9-10, 8 & Under club team options. Any kid from 1st - 8th grade will be allowed to participate in this. It's important to note that 7th & 8th graders don't have to compete in the 2 Mile if they would prefer to compete in the 5K. There will be medals for the top individuals in each age group category. For 2026, all divisions will run the 2 mile together for maximum competition but as this segment of RXC grows there may be a need to divide them out into their own separate races in the future.
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
57°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Huntsville Intl Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Huntsville, AL
Population
218,814
as of 2023
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 81 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at New Balance RunningLane XC Championships, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- New Balance RunningLane XC Championships
- Date
- December 5, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the New Balance RunningLane XC Championships?
- New Balance RunningLane XC Championships is a running race held in Huntsville, Alabama on December 5, 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 New Balance RunningLane XC Championships?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Huntsville, Alabama at 2151 Airport Rd SW. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the New Balance RunningLane XC Championships?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
New Balance RunningLane XC Championships
Dec 5, 2026