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.
Highlighting the best Boys performances delivered across Maryland during XC meets taking place between August 24-30.
After winning the 2A state title in 2025, River Hill returns with a new core ready to reload and prove the program's depth can fuel another championship run.
After winning its seventh state title in nine seasons, Hereford returns a deep and experienced group looking to extend its championship tradition.
What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.
Returner Rankings Hub: Highlighting the top performing athletes in Maryland by Grade Class based on their best 5k time from the 2025 cross country season.
What if every Boys Class 2A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Girls Class 2A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Boys Class 1A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Girls Class 1A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored all 19 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
The Maryland cross country season is just over a week from its opening weekend, and these six returners are back to defend their state titles from last fall.
After building the program brick by brick, Urbana returns as defending 4A champions with a veteran core ready to chase another title.
After ending a 47-year state-title drought, Adam Rudy and the Leopards return in 2026 with a new standard to chase.
The defending 1A champions return a young but experienced roster, and look ready to build on last year's title and team culture.
See how coaches are bringing local cross country stories to MileSplit—and learn how you can contribute coverage from your state.
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
After winning its second straight state title, Bethesda-Chevy Chase returns in 2026 with a deep roster and a culture built around enjoying the sport.
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
What if every Boys Class 4A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Girls Class 4A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
Analyzing 5k Improvement Rankings from athletes across the country for results achieved during August 2025 vs. August 2026 competition.
What if every Boys Class 3A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
What if every Girls Class 3A team in Maryland raced head-to-head? We scored the top 25 full squads using last season's returners' best times to see who comes out on top in our 2026 virtual meet.
Towle bravely took her followers along for her battle with a rare form of cancer -- her loved ones reflect on her as a runner, teammate, and daughter.
Episode 2 of the MileSplit Podcast is out! Billy and Coach Ayers break down how soccer players stack up on the track and why track can make athletes better.
To track fans, he's Isaac Odugbesan. To wrestling fans, he's Oba Femi. Here's how the Alabama shot put star became WWE's "Next Big Thing".
Episode 1 of the MileSplit Podcast with Coach JT Ayers and Billy Cvecko on Trackflation is out!
Ranking the top Maryland Girls performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
Ranking the top Maryland Boys performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
The xx joins some illustrious company with his title -- but does a U20 gold medal guarantee success at the senior level?