South Mecklenburg Cross Country Invitational 2026 2026

Charlotte, NC

Meet Information

Online Registration Instructions

*Formerly this was the Providence Invitational/Ballantyne Ridge Invitational which has been hosted since 2008. Coach Steve Touranjoe has officially retired from coaching cross country in 2025 and graciously allowed me to take this meet over and run with it. I am so excited to host host the second annual South Mecklenburg Cross Country Invitational. 

8:00 AM: Touranjoe Championship - Boys Race (10 runners)

    8:30 AM: Touranjoe Championship - Girls Race (10 runners)

    9:00 AM:  Boys Invitational (10 runners)

    9:30 AM:  Girls Invitational (10 runners)

    10:00 AM:  Boys JV (unlimited)

    10:30 AM:  Girls JV (unlimited)

    $200.00 Entry Fee for both boys & girls teams

    $135.00 Entry Fee for one team

    $35.00 Entry Fee for individuals

    Please make checks payable to:  South Mecklenburg High School Sports Boosters (Attn: Drew Ward/Cross Country)

    Mail to:

    South Mecklenburg High School

    8900 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

    FYI:  Please enter your varsity team in either the Touranjoe Championship or the Invitational division, NOT BOTH! 

    Medals awarded to the top 20 finishers in all varsity races and top 10 in the JV races.  1st & 2nd place team awards in the varsity races and 1st place team award in JV races.

    Entries can be done on NCMilesplit.  Registration opens 5/15 7:00 AM, close on Wednesday 8/19 at 9:00 PM

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