Brooks West XC Championships 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Walnut, California
- Entry fee
- From $55 · goes up to $60 on Oct 6, 2026
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman Girls 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20267:00 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Freshman Boys 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20267:25 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Sophomore Boys 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:05 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Junior Girls 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:25 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Junior Boys 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:45 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Sophomore Girls 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:45 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Senior Girls 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:05 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Senior Boys 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:25 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Open Race 5K (Non-HS Runners) | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:45 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Fleet Feet Girls Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:15 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
| Fleet Feet Boys Championship 5K (Restricted to Grades 9-12) | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:45 AM | $55$60 after Oct 6, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $60 on Oct 6, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $55 until Oct 6, then $60 until Dec 4, then $70 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 49 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the Freshman Girls 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
270 W Temple Ave, Walnut, CA 91789
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 270 W Temple Ave, Walnut, CA 91789Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Brooks West XC Championships?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Oct 6, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $55, entry is about 49 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 270 W Temple Ave, Walnut, CA 91789.
From the organizers
West Championships Race Date: Saturday December 5, 2026
Welcome to the Brooks West XC Championships Presented by Fleet Feet!
Witness the toughest high school runners put it all on the line for a shot at qualifying for the Brooks XC National Championships in San Diego. Four Brooks XC Regional Championships will be held across the country, and this is your opportunity to compete for a spot representing the West Region. The top 10 boys and girls in the Championship Race will earn the chance to race for the title of toughest in the nation at Balboa Park.
Teams/Group Pricing:
We are offering discounted pricing for groups/teams of 10+ at $40/registration