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Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series is a running race on September 17 – October 13, 2026 in Wilmington, NC, with an entry fee of $50.

Date
September 17 – October 13, 2026 (56 days to go)
Price
$50
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

🏃‍♂️ Southeastern NC XC Series
Middle School Cross Country • Fall 2026

The Southeastern NC XC Series is a Three-race middle school cross country series designed to provide consistent, competitive racing opportunities for developing athletes throughout the fall season.

This series is open to any team or club that would like to compete.  This series is unaffiliated with any school, county or league.  It is simple open to teams or individuals that want to have a chance to compete in the sport of cross country.

You must register your athletes for each meet on Mile Split - Links Above

Team entries can be paid here or bring a check to the meet

 
📍 Location
All races professionally timed by Pierre Timing

 
🗓️ Race Schedule
September 12 - Wilmington Beach Blast - Muni Golf Course
September 17 – Kickoff to Fall 2 mile - Long Leaf
October 1 – Hay Bale Scramble 2 mile - Long Leaf
October 13 – Championship Meet 2 mile - Long Leaf
 
📏 Race Distance
All races: 2 mile
 
🕓 Race Day Schedule
4:00pm - JV Girls
4:25pm - JV Boys
4:50pm - Varsity Girls (10 max per team)
5:25pm - Varsity Boys (10 max per team)
 
🏆 Awards (Each Meet)
Top 10 Boys
Top 10 Girls
Top 2 Teams
 
🎯 Purpose of the Series
This series is built to give middle school athletes:
Any team public or private school is invited
Consistent racing opportunities
A chance to track progress throughout the season
A competitive yet supportive environment

Events

September 17th Meet$50
October 1st Meet$50
October 13th Meet$50

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

84°

Typical Low

67°

Chance of Rain

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:56 AMSunset 7:15 PMDaylight 12h 19m

Host City

About Wilmington, NC

Population

118,578

as of 2023

City Elevation

38 ft

Nearest Airport

ILM

Wilmington International Airport · 5 mi

Major Hub

MYR

Myrtle Beach International Airport · 70 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

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Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

56

Days to train

Race
Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series
Date
September 17 – October 13, 2026

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

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.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

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Coming from out of town? There's more to Wilmington than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series?+
Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series is a running race held in Wilmington, North Carolina on September 17, 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 Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series?+
Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina at 314 Pine Grove Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Southeastern NC Middle School XC Series

Sep 17, 2026

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