From the Organizer
🏃♀️🏃♂️ 4K Cross Country Meet
Join us for an exciting 4K (2.5 miles) cross country event. Whether you're a seasoned runner or it's your first race, this meet is a great chance to challenge yourself, cheer on teammates, and have fun in the great outdoors!
📍 Event Details:
- Date: Wednesdays 9/23/26, 10/14/26, and 10/21/26
- Time: 5:15pm Start
- Location: Kellam High School cross country course
- Distance: 4 kilometers (approximately 2.5 miles)
- Grades: Open to all 6th–9th grade runners
- Cost: $10 entry
🥇 What to Expect:
- A flat fast course with grass and trails
- Team spirit, friendly competition, and great sportsmanship
- Snacks and water provided at the finish line
- Lots of cheering and encouragement from coaches, parents, and teammates!
📝 What to Bring:
- Running shoes and comfortable athletic wear
- Water bottle
- Positive attitude and team spirit!
Let’s go the distance—together!
Come run your best, make memories, and show what you’re made of.
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
78°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oceana Nas, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Virginia Beach, VA
Population
457,066
as of 2023
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk 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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Waiting For?
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Virginia Beach XC Challenge Series
- Date
- September 23 – October 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Virginia Beach XC Challenge Series?
- Virginia Beach XC Challenge Series is a running race held in Virginia Beach, Virginia on September 23, 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 Virginia Beach XC Challenge Series?
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Virginia Beach, Virginia at Kellam High School. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Virginia Beach XC Challenge Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Virginia Beach XC Challenge Series
Sep 23, 2026