NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- NIRCA Cross Country Community 6K
From the Organizer
The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual race that precedes the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association National Championships. Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN will host this year's race. Blue River is sure to provide a memorable racing experience. After you race, stay around afterwards and watch the premier race in collegiate club running.
The NIRCA Open 6K is open to the public! If you're a part of the local community, a middle- or high school runner in your post season, a fan of collegiate club running, NIRCA alumni or ineligible athlete, a parent, spectator ...... then this race is for you!
Spikes may be worn at the runner's discretion. This race will take place in rain or shine.
Online registration closes 2 days before the event. Pricing increases starting November 1.
Late/Race-day registration will be available at course, but sign up now to save on your entry fees!
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
56°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shelbyville Sewage Plt, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shelbyville, IN
Population
19,866
as of 2023
Elevation
779 ft
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
152
Days to train
- Race
- NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K?
- NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is a running race held in Shelbyville, Indiana on November 7, 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 NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Shelbyville, Indiana at Blue River Country Course, Shelbyville, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K
Nov 7, 2026