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Highlighting the top performing Girls Teams from the 2026 NCHSAA and NCISAA State Championship meets combined.

Highlighting the top performing Boys Teams from the 2026 NCHSAA and NCISAA State Championship meets combined.

The state's top 10 girls cross country programs as of Oct. 5

The state's top 10 boys cross country programs as of Oct. 5

Marcelo Manetcon makes it three in a row taking down a strong field in the Great American Race of Champions winning in 14:35.

Program Depth: Ranking the Top 50 Boys Junior Varsity squads state-wide for the 2026 Cross Country Season.

Breaking down the entries for Fridays Hare & Hounds XC Invitational

The top ranked freshman Boys in North Carolina for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.

The top ranked freshman Girls in North Carolina for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.

Breaking down the entries for Fridays Friday Night Lights XC Festival (Girls)

Breaking down the entries for Fridays Friday Night Lights XC Festival (Boys)

Monthly State Merge: Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across North Carolina during XC meets taking place in August.

Monthly State Merge: Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across North Carolina during XC meets taking place in August.

National Monthly Merge: Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across the country during XC meets taking place in August.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning North Carolina Girls from the Class of 2027 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning North Carolina Boys from the Class of 2027 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning North Carolina Girls from the Class of 2028 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning North Carolina Boys from the Class of 2028 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning North Carolina Girls from the Class of 2029 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Returner Rankings: Highlighting the top returning North Carolina Boys from the Class of 2029 based on their season’s best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.

Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across North Carolina during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.