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Springfield Schools Elementary Cross Country Series 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Holland, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (Homecoming Park) | – | Sep 30, 20265:30 PM | Free | – |
| Kind-2nd Girls - Week 3 | – | Sep 30, 20265:30 PM | Free | – |
| Kind-2nd Boys - Week 3 | – | Sep 30, 20265:40 PM | Free | – |
| 3rd-4th Girls - Week 3 | – | Sep 30, 20265:55 PM | Free | – |
| 3rd-4th Boys - Week 3 | – | Sep 30, 20266:05 PM | Free | – |
| 5th-6th Girls - Week 3 | – | Sep 30, 20266:20 PM | Free | – |
| 5th-6th Boys - Week 3 | – | Sep 30, 20266:35 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the #3 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (Homecoming Park) starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7807 Angola Rd., Holland, OH 43528
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Kind-2nd Boys - Week 2
58
finishers
4:48
median
3:35
winning time
–
women / men
Kind-2nd Boys - Week 1
57
finishers
4:50
median
3:33
winning time
2% / 98%
women / men
Kind-2nd Girls - Week 2
44
finishers
5:16
median
3:48
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (DRS Timing) for Springfield Schools Elementary Cross Country Series. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Springfield Schools Elementary Cross Country Series?
At the 2026 Kind-2nd Boys - Week 2, the fastest tenth finished in 3:59 or better, the top quarter in 4:16, and half the field in 4:48; the last tenth came in after 6:33.
At the 2026 Kind-2nd Boys - Week 1, the fastest tenth finished in 3:50 or better, the top quarter in 4:22, and half the field in 4:50; the last tenth came in after 6:41.
At the 2026 Kind-2nd Girls - Week 2, the fastest tenth finished in 4:13 or better, the top quarter in 4:28, and half the field in 5:16; the last tenth came in after 6:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 3:45 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 38 percent since 2024.
633
2024
562
2025
391
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Springfield Schools Elementary Cross Country Series Other year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 58 to 58 finishers, and the median time dropped from 5:33 to 4:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58 (+41%) | 4:48 | under 3:59 | 3:35 |
| 2025 | 41 (-29%) | 4:52 | under 3:59 | 3:19 |
| 2024 | 58 | 5:33 | under 4:32 | 3:30 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 30 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Springfield Schools Elementary Cross Country Series cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 7807 Angola Rd., Holland, OH 43528Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 670 feet
- Distances
- See events
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 16, 2026), 2025 (Sep 16, 2025), 2024 (Sep 17, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Springfield Schools Elementary Cross Country Series?
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- See the event list above.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 58 runners finished the Kind-2nd Boys - Week 2; the median finish was 4:48 and the winner ran 3:35.
- Where does it start?
- 7807 Angola Rd., Holland, OH 43528.
From the organizers
Who:
The Springfield Schools Cross Country Series is FREE for any Springfield, Maumee, Rossford, & Swanton student in K-6th grade. Each school will have its own Cross Country t-shirts available for $12 and can be purchased when you register.
What:
The Springfield High School cross-country teams will host three cross-country meets. Meet days and Individual results will be provided by Dave’s Running Shop. Registering adds your child in all three races at once (no worries if you need to miss any of the three races).
Where:
Races will start and finish @ Homecoming Park (7807 Angola Rd., Holland, OH 43528).
When:
Wednesday, September 16 @ Homecoming Park
Wednesday, September 23 @ Homecoming Park
Wednesday, September 30 @ Homecoming Park