Tony and Dave break down week one of the Illinois cross country season. They add more!
Tony and Dave break down week one of the Illinois cross country season. They add more!
Photo by Chris Auckley This weekend features the 21st annual Forest Park XC Festival and it should be one of the best yet.
Ruel Newberry discusses earning his Fleet Feet Golden Ticket, becoming a national XC contender and preparing for the Brooks XC Championships.
The MileSplit50 Preseason Boys XC National Rankings are here. Follow along as we count down the Top 25 teams heading into the 2026 cross country season.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen sounded off on The Athletes Lounge after the Diamond League 1500m Final, and that begs the question, does track & filed need a bad guy?
Most Impressive Senior Class Girls in Illinois
09/11/26
09/11/26
The top ranked senior class Girls in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Senior Class Boys in Illinois
09/11/26
09/11/26
The top ranked senior class Boys in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Junior Class Girls in Illinois
09/11/26
09/11/26
The top ranked junior class Girls in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Junior Class Boys in Illinois
09/11/26
09/11/26
The top ranked junior class Boys in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Middle School Girls in Illinois
09/10/26
09/10/26
The top ranked Middle School Girls in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 2-Mile time.
Can Femke Broeders-Bol Upset 800m Favorite Audrey Werro?
09/10/26
09/10/26
Three months after her first outdoor 800m, Femke Broeders-Bol will challenge favorite Audrey Werro at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
Most Impressive Middle School Boys in Illinois
09/10/26
09/10/26
The top ranked Middle School Boys in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 2-Mile time.
Most Impressive Sophomore Boys in Illinois
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked sophomore Boys in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Sophomore Girls in Illinois
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked sophomore Girls in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Freshman Boys in Illinois
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked freshman Boys in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
Most Impressive Freshman Girls in Illinois
09/09/26
09/09/26
The top ranked freshman Girls in Illinois for 2026 cross country based on their season’s best 5k time.
MileSplit IL Team Rankings: Week 2
09/09/26
09/09/26
Week 2 rankings are on the docket! Take a hard look at some of your favorites squads
Reaction Time: Brussels Diamond League Final
09/09/26
09/09/26
Breaking down 1500m and sprint action from the Diamond League Finals in Brussels!
Top Illinois Boys XC Marks This Past Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)
09/08/26
09/08/26
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Illinois during XC meets taking place between August 31-September 6.
Top Illinois Girls XC Marks This Past Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)
09/08/26
09/08/26
Highlighting the best Girls performances delivered across Illinois during XC meets taking place between August 31-September 6.