For complete information on the Maryland XC Invitational presented by Brooks please visit the official website at www.MarylandXC.com!

OPEN RACE

The Open division is designated for any athlete NOT participating as a member of an organized school team, and is open to 5th-8th graders. Boys and girls with compete together in one race, but results will be separated by gender.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY INFORMATION

• Registration will close at 4:00 PM on race day.

• Athletes must be current 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students. Younger & older athletes are not permitted to participate in the open race.

• Entries will close Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Registration must be completed online here - no paper entries will be accepted.

  Race packets (bib number & safety pins) will be available for pickup from the finish line from 1:00 PM until the race start at 4:00 PM.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

12:30 PM - Onsite Parking Opens
1:00 PM - Bib Pickup Opens (Finish Line Stewards Stand)
2:00 PM - School Championship Coaches Meeting (Finish Line Stewards Stand)
2:30 PM - School Championship Boys Race
3:00 PM - School Championship Girls Race
3:30 PM - School Championship Awards Ceremony
4:00 PM - Open Race (Boys & Girls Combined)
4:30 PM - Open Race Awards

*Schedule subject to change

Have questions? Send us an email at events @charmcityrun.com and we'll be glad to get you the answer you need!