WLXC 2026 Season (August-Oct) 2026
- Date
- Race weekend: Thursday to Saturday, October 1 to 3, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 | ||||
| Kind-2nd Girls - Week 4 | – | Oct 1, 20265:30 PM | Free | – |
| Kind-2nd Boys - Week 4 | – | Oct 1, 20265:40 PM | Free | – |
| 3rd & 4th Girls - Week 4 | – | Oct 1, 20265:50 PM | Free | – |
| 3rd & 4th Boys - Week 4 | – | Oct 1, 20266:05 PM | Free | – |
| 5th & 6th Girls - Week 4 | – | Oct 1, 20266:20 PM | Free | – |
| 5th & 6th Boys - Week 4 | – | Oct 1, 20266:35 PM | Free | – |
| Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 | ||||
| Week #4 | – | Oct 3, 20265:00 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the Kind-2nd Girls - Week 4 starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5601 Clegg, Toledo, OH 43613
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 1
3rd & 4th Boys - Week 1
3rd & 4th Girls - Week 1
Aggregated from official results (DRS Timing) for WLXC 2026 Season (August-Oct). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at WLXC 2026 Season (August-Oct)?
At the 2026 Kind-2nd Boys - Week 1, the fastest tenth finished in 4:11 or better, the top quarter in 4:29, and half the field in 4:53; the last tenth came in after 5:38.
At the 2026 3rd & 4th Boys - Week 1, the fastest tenth finished in 7:49 or better, the top quarter in 8:06, and half the field in 8:57; the last tenth came in after 12:21.
At the 2026 3rd & 4th Girls - Week 1, the fastest tenth finished in 8:16 or better, the top quarter in 8:37, and half the field in 9:52; the last tenth came in after 13:38.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 4:10 |
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 77 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
WLXC 2026 Season (August-Oct) Other year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 43 to 36 finishers, and the median time dropped from 9:43 to 4:53.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 (+16%) | 4:53 | under 4:11 | 3:43 |
| 2025 | 31 (-28%) | 4:29 | under 3:47 | 3:35 |
| 2024 | 43 | 9:43 | under 7:36 | 6:54 |
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 57°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 79°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
- 5601 Clegg, Toledo, OH 43613Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- See events
- Editions
- 2026 (May 14, 2026), 2025 (Sep 4, 2025), 2024 (Sep 5, 2024), 2023 (May 8, 2023)
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Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is WLXC 2026 Season (August-Oct)?
- It is a race weekend, Thursday to Saturday, October 1 to 3, 2026: Kind-2nd Girls - Week 4, Kind-2nd Boys - Week 4, 3rd & 4th Girls - Week 4, 3rd & 4th Boys - Week 4 on Thursday; Week #4 on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- 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?
- See the event list above.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 36 runners finished the Kind-2nd Boys - Week 1; the median finish was 4:53 and the winner ran 3:43.
- Where does it start?
- 5601 Clegg, Toledo, OH 43613.
From the organizers
This is sign up for the 2026 WLXC WLS cross country season. We are offering online signups along with our normal paper/mail in sign up. For the 2026 season Daves Running Shop will be using electronic timing for all races! Each runner will wear a band on their ankle from start to finish for more accurate times.