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Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships 2026

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Kentucky)
Location: Cedarville, Ohio
Entry fee: From $5
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Girls 15-16	5K	Nov 21, 20269:00 AM	$25	–
Girls 17-18	5K	Nov 21, 20269:00 AM	$25	–
Boys 15-16	5K	Nov 21, 20269:30 AM	$25	–
Boys 17-18	5K	Nov 21, 20269:30 AM	$25	–
Girls 6-8	Other	Nov 21, 202610:00 AM	$25	–
Boys 6-8	Other	Nov 21, 202610:25 AM	$25	–
Race of the Americas (8 & Under) 1K	Other	Nov 21, 202610:45 AM	$5	–
Girls 9-10	Other	Nov 21, 202611:15 AM	$25	–
Boys 9-10	Other	Nov 21, 202611:45 AM	$25	–
Girls 11-12	Other	Nov 21, 202612:15 PM	$25	–
Boys 11-12	Other	Nov 21, 202612:45 PM	$25	–
Boys 13-14	Other	Nov 21, 20261:45 PM	$25	–
Girls 13-14	Other	Nov 21, 20261:45 PM	$25	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Girls 15-16 and Girls 17-18 and Boys 15-16 and Boys 17-18 and Girls 6-8 and Boys 6-8 and Girls 9-10 and Boys 9-10 and Girls 11-12 and Boys 11-12 and Boys 13-14 and Girls 13-14: $25 until Nov 17.
Race of the Americas (8 & Under) 1K: $5 until Nov 17.

Online registration closes Nov 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the Girls 15-16 starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,060 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314

Directions to the start

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 November 21 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 60°F.

Based on 85 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: Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 1,060 feet
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Other
Editions: 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships?: Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Ohio?: At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Other.
Where does it start?: Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH 45314.