Event Description
The Bay State Middle School Virtual Cross Country Championship is part of the six state New England Middle School Virtual Cross Country Championship Series. Race against runners in your home state and then take on the top middle school runners from New England.
We realize that statewide, in-person competitions are not going to happen in the fall of 2020. We also realize that every cross country course is different.
So, in an effort to create a statewide competition that is on equal footing, we are happy to announce the 2020 Bay State Middle School Virtual Cross Country Championships.
This race is open to all middle school aged athletes in Massachusetts, including public schools, private schools, parochial schools, prep schools, charter schools and home school. If you are between fifth and eighth grade from Massachusetts, you are eligible!
Does your school not have a cross country program? No problem, you can participate. Are you a soccer player and have never run a cross country race? No problem, test your endurance with either the short course or long course race. Up for a bigger challenge? Try both distances!
NEW FOR 2020: 2 Championship Distance Options
- Short Course distance is 1 Mile.
- Long Course distance is 2 Miles.
You can race either distance or challenge yourself to both distances!
Cross Country goes virtual: Download our mobile app
Please note that we HIGHLY recommend downloading the mobile app to participate in the Bay State Middle School Virtual Cross Country Championships and using the in-app GPS tracker for your race! The mobile app will be available to download in early October. The app will allow you to run on any surface, including your favorite local cross country course, while tracking your distance.
If you do not use the app, we recommend running on an outdoor track to ensure your distance.
