Event Description
Join us for the 2026 Fleet Feet Birmingham XC 2-Miler presented by Brooks — a high-energy 2-mile time trial designed for local middle and high school cross country teams, as well as individual XC athletes looking to test their fitness. Following the boys and girls races, an open division 2-mile race will be offered for non cross country runners that would like to test their 2-mile times!
This community-focused event brings runners together on a fast, established cross country course at Veterans Park in Hoover, AL. Whether you’re chasing a PR, building early-season confidence, or racing alongside teammates, this event is built to deliver a competitive and memorable experience.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, July 21
Times:
• Boys Heat: 5:30 PM
• Girls Heat: 6:15 PM
• Open Heat: 7 PM
(Boys and Girls heats include both Middle and High School athletes)
Location
Veterans Park – Hoover, AL
Registration Pricing:
$20 for individuals
***COACHES***
Team pricing is $5 off per participant when registering 5+ runners together. Select multi person pricing and create a team on the registration page.
See the course map
What to Expect
- A true cross country race atmosphere to test your fitness on a 2-mile course right before the season
- Swag bags for each participant at packet pickup
- Huge prizes will be up for grabs so stay tuned for details
- Special edition XC 2-miler shirts will be available for purchase
- A Fleet Feet x Brooks pop up shop featuring the special edition Fleet Feet exclusive color of the Draft XC spike available for purchase. Very limited quantities will be available. Apparel from the Brooks Dash Collection will also be available. Accessory shop available to gear up for the race and upcoming season featuring Swiftwick, Chicknlegs, Goodrs and much, much more!
- A post race party with music, awards ceremony and much, much more!
- Vendor Village with other local businesses- A chance to connect with local teams and coaches
- A fun, competitive evening for the entire XC community
- One of the premier early-season XC opportunities in Birmingham.
- Come race, connect, and kick off the season with Fleet Feet Birmingham and Brooks.
The Premiere XC preseason Event in Birmingham
A true cross country race atmosphere to test your fitness on a 2-mile course right before the season
Huge Prizes at Stake
Annoucements soon on huge prizes for winners of each race courtesy of Brooks and Fleet Feet Birmingham!
Swag Bags for Participants
Every participant will receive a swag bag full of goodies from Fleet Feet Birmingham and our sponsors!
Release of the Brooks x Fleet Feet Special Edition Draft XC Spike
Get the first look at the very limited edition Brooks x Fleet Feet Draft XC special makeup spike. This spike celebrates the XC season with the culmination of the Brooks XC National Regional and National Championships presented by Fleet Feet!
Post Race Party
Join the post race party with a live dj, the Fleet Feet Birmingham pop-up shop featuring Swiftwick, Chicknlegs, goodrs and much, much more!
Contact Form
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Event Location
Veterans Park (Hoover)
4800 Valleydale Road
Birmingham, AL 35242 US
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