Brooks XC South

November 27–28, 2026 | Charlotte, NC

We're excited to take Triangle Elite back to Charlotte for the Brooks XC South Championships!

This is one of the premier cross country events in the Southeast, bringing together talented runners from across the region for a day of great competition.

EVERYONE is invited! From our youngest runners to our high school athletes, this is an opportunity to chase fast times, compete for individual awards, help our age-group teams compete for trophies, and make some great memories together.

For our high school runners, the event also features championship races where the top 10 boys and top 10 girls qualify for the Brooks XC National Championships in San Diego!

We're planning a two-day trip that includes traveling together to Charlotte on Friday, a shakeout run at McAlpine Creek Park, a team pasta dinner, an overnight stay at our team hotel, and a full day of racing on Saturday.

We'd love for athletes to travel and stay together, but families are also welcome to make their own travel arrangements and join us for the race.

BUILD YOUR BROOKS EXPERIENCE

We've made registration flexible so families can choose the options that work best for them!

Every registration includes:

• Official Brooks XC South race entry

• Triangle Elite coaching and race-day support

• Opportunity to compete with our age-group teams

• Team coordination and race-day activities

REGISTRATION PACKAGES

Depending on your selections, registration totals range from $65 to $200.

Registration OptionTotal

• Race Only $65

• Race + Pasta Dinner $80

• Race + Team Transportation $95

• Race + Transportation + Dinner $110

• Race + Team Hotel & Meals $170

• Full Team Trip (Everything Included) $200

Registration Deadline: November 15

Full payment is due at registration so we can finalize transportation, hotel accommodations, and race entries. Team transportation and hotel accommodations are subject to availability.

PRELIMINARY TRIP ITINERARY

Friday, November 27

• 1:00 PM — Depart Raleigh/Cary

• 3:45 PM — Arrive at McAlpine Creek Park

• 4:00 PM — Easy shakeout run and course preview

• 5:15 PM — Hotel check-in

• 6:30 PM — Team pasta dinner

• 7:30 PM — Team meeting

• 9:30 PM — Lights out

Saturday, November 28

• 6:30 AM — Team breakfast

• 7:15 AM — Depart hotel

• 7:45 AM — Arrive at McAlpine Creek Park

• 8:30 AM–12:35 PM — Brooks XC South races

• 1:15 PM — Team photos and awards (subject to official schedule)

• 2:00 PM — Depart Charlotte

• Approximately 5:00 PM — Return to Raleigh/Cary

Itinerary is subject to adjustment based on final race schedules, hotel arrangements, and transportation.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Saturday, November 28 | McAlpine Creek Park

• 8:30 AM — Open & Masters

• 9:00 AM — Freshman/Sophomore Boys

• 9:30 AM — High School Girls (9th–12th)

• 10:00 AM — Girls Championship

• 10:40 AM — Boys Championship

• 11:10 AM — Junior/Senior Boys

• 11:40 AM — 13–14 Girls & Boys

• 12:10 PM — 11–12 Girls & Boys (3K)

• 12:35 PM — 10 & Under Girls & Boys (3K)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Who can participate?

All athletes including elementary, middle school, and high school runners. Athletes who are currently training with their school teams are welcome to join us for the trip and race.

Can my athlete travel or stay with our family?

Absolutely! Families can arrange their own transportation and accommodations while still participating in the race and team activities.

Can my athlete ride with the team but stay with us?

Yes! Select the Team Transportation option without the hotel package. Parents will coordinate pickup Friday evening and drop-off Saturday morning with our coaches.

Can my athlete join the pasta dinner without staying at the team hotel?

Yes! Simply add the Friday Team Pasta Dinner option for $15.

How are hotel rooms assigned?

Athletes staying with the team will share rooms with approximately 3–4 teammates. Room assignments will be coordinated by Triangle Elite with consideration for age, gender, and roommate requests. Adult chaperones will supervise the trip.

What if my athlete needs to cancel?

Please contact Triangle Elite as soon as possible. Refunds will depend on whether hotel, transportation, and race registration expenses can be recovered.