PHILADELPHIA CROSS CLASSIC (Formerly Philadelphia Metropolitan Championship for Small College Divisions)
PHILADELPHIA CROSS CLASSIC (Formerly Philadelphia Metropolitan Championship for Small College Divisions) is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (12 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Belmont Plateau/ Philadelphia, Pa.
(COLLEGE TEAM INVITATIONAL ONLY)
Teams register online with Direct Athletics
https://www.belmontplateaucchof.com/phila-cross-classic-home-page
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
82°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Philadelphia, PA
Population
1,582,432
as of 2023
City Elevation
86 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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12
Days to train
- Race
- PHILADELPHIA CROSS CLASSIC (Formerly Philadelphia Metropolitan Championship for Small College Divisions)
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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PHILADELPHIA CROSS CLASSIC (Formerly Philadelphia Metropolitan Championship for Small College Divisions)
Sep 12, 2026