Ragin' Storm XC Challenge
Ragin' Storm XC Challenge is a running race on August 22, 2026 in Tampa, FL, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $100.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (53 days to go)
- Location
- 6400 East Chelsea St., Tampa, FL
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $100
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ragin' Storm XC Challenge is an invitational meet at Mary Help of Christians Center, Tampa. (Formerly the Babe Zaharias Twilight Challenge)
Registration: Requires an invitation and registration through Direct Athletics. To request an invitation, use pop-up form from the "Questions?" button in "Race Contact Info" section below or Email Us Directly
START TIMES:
8:00am – Girls Varsity (limit 10 entries)
8:03am – Girls JV (unlimited entries)
8:35am – Boys Varsity (limit 10 entries)
8:38am- Boys JV (unlimited entries)
All Races will be chip timed. 10 runners allowed for varsity races.
Awards:
- Top 15 individuals Male & Female Varsity.
- Top 10 individuals Male & Female JV
- Team Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male & Female Varsity.
FEES:
$100 per team (boys or girls),
$185 maximum for both genders.
* Spectators will also be charged a $5 parking fee.
Registration: Requires an invitation and registration through Direct Athletics. For an invitation contact us using Contact Race
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
91°
Typical Low
77°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tampa Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tampa, FL
Population
393,389
as of 2023
City Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 5 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
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Waiting For?
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53
Days to train
- Race
- Ragin' Storm XC Challenge
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- 6400 East Chelsea St., Tampa, FL
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Ragin' Storm XC Challenge
Aug 22, 2026