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Sylvania Schools Elementary Cross Country Series 2026
- Date
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Start time
- 5:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Sylvania, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 Thursday, October 1, 2026 | – | Oct 1, 20265:00 PM | Free | – |
| Kind Girls - Week 3 | Other | Oct 1, 20265:00 PM | Free | – |
| Kind Boys - Week 3 | Other | Oct 1, 20265:10 PM | Free | – |
| 1st Girls - Week 3 | 1 Mile | Oct 1, 20265:20 PM | Free | – |
| 1st Boys - Week 3 | 1 Mile | Oct 1, 20265:30 PM | Free | – |
| 2nd Girls - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20265:35 PM | Free | – |
| 2nd Boys - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20265:40 PM | Free | – |
| 3rd Girls - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20265:45 PM | Free | – |
| 3rd Boys - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20265:50 PM | Free | – |
| 4th Girls - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20265:55 PM | Free | – |
| 4th Boys - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20266:00 PM | Free | – |
| 5th & 6th Girls - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20266:15 PM | Free | – |
| 5th & 6th Boys - Week 3 | – | Oct 1, 20266:25 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 Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the #3 Thursday, October 1, 2026 starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9000 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560
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 (6 years)Kind Boys - Week 2
33
finishers
4:37
median
3:38
winning time
–
women / men
Kind Boys - Week 1
32
finishers
5:27
median (10:54 /mi)
3:55
winning time
–
women / men
2nd Girls - Week 1
29
finishers
4:37
median
3:52
winning time
100% / 0%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (DRS Timing) for Sylvania Schools Elementary Cross Country Series. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sylvania Schools Elementary Cross Country Series?
At the 2026 Kind Boys - Week 2, the fastest tenth finished in 4:03 or better, the top quarter in 4:21, and half the field in 4:37; the last tenth came in after 5:18.
At the 2026 Kind Boys - Week 1, the fastest tenth finished in 4:40 or better, the top quarter in 5:02, and half the field in 5:27; the last tenth came in after 6:25.
At the 2026 2nd Girls - Week 1, the fastest tenth finished in 3:57 or better, the top quarter in 4:05, and half the field in 4:37; the last tenth came in after 5:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 3:53 |
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
Up 352 percent since 2021.
108
2021
143
2022
411
2023
713
2024
673
2025
488
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Sylvania Schools Elementary Cross Country Series Other year by year
From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 39 to 33 finishers, and the median time rose from 4:06 to 4:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 (+27%) | 4:37 | under 4:03 | 3:38 |
| 2025 | 26 (-24%) | 168:03:33 | under 168:03:07 | 168:02:49 |
| 2024 | 34 (+21%) | 3:49 | under 3:20 | 3:12 |
| 2023 | 28 (-47%) | 4:12 | under 3:35 | 3:20 |
| 2022 | 53 (+36%) | 3:57 | under 3:22 | 3:04 |
| 2021 | 39 | 4:06 | under 3:33 | 3:18 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 1 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°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 Sylvania Schools Elementary Cross Country Series cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 9000 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Distances
- 1 Mile, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 17, 2026), 2025 (Sep 18, 2025), 2024 (Sep 19, 2024), 2023 (Sep 21, 2023), 2022 (Sep 21, 2022), 2021 (Sep 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Sylvania Schools Elementary Cross Country Series?
- Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 33 runners finished the Kind Boys - Week 2; the median finish was 4:37 and the winner ran 3:38.
- Where does it start?
- 9000 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH 43560.
From the organizers
Who
The Sylvania Schools Cross Country Series is FREE for any Sylvania School student in K-6th grade. Sylvania Cross Country t-shirts are available for $12 and can be purchased when you register.
What
The Northview and Southview 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
Central Trail Elementary, Timberstone Junior High School, & Northview Football Stadium
When
Thursday, September 17 @ Central Trail Elementary
Thursday, September 24 @ Northview High School
Thursday, October 1 @ Timberstone Junior High
Event Schedule (Estimated Start Times)