Open 400m, High School 5k (NJSIAA & NFHS Sanctioned), New Jersey 8k Championships, Boys, Girls, or Co-Ed 5k Team (3 runners), Youth 3k, Open 5k (all ages)
The Last Chance XC Championships is a running event held in Clark, New Jersey, offering 3K and 5K cross-country distances. Scheduled for November 15, 2026, the race starts at 10:00 AM at 136 Oak Ridge Road. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on registration timing and category. As a cross-country championship event held late in the season, this race provides an opportunity to compete on a measured course in the fall. Whether you're targeting the shorter 3K or pushing the 5K distance, you'll find this event accessible for serious amateur runners looking to finish out their season.
From the Race Organizer
Last Chance XC Championships Sunday, November 16, 2025 | Oak Ridge Park 136 Oak Ridge Park Road | Clark, NJ 07066 FINAL INSTRUCTIONS HERE - Posted 11:52am on 11/14/2025 The Last Chance XC Championships is the perfect opportunity to PR on the fastest 5k course in New Jersey: Oak Ridge Park. With a double-loop, pancake flat course, cheering crowds, loud music, oversized medals, personalized bibs, and free action pictures, runners will have no choice but to PR. There will be three team champions crowned: boys (3/team), girls (3/team), and co-ed (4/team: 2 boys, 2 girls). Times, not places, will determine team results, Schools that enter more than three runners will be assigned teams based on finish times (top 3 = A Team, Next 3 = B Team, etc). Since November 16 is the last day of the NJSIAA cross country season, this is a sanctioned high school event by the NFHS. No clubs or unattached runners are allowed in the high school 5k races. Meet Schedule 10:00am - Open/Club 5k & New Jersey 8k XC Championships (men & women) 11:15am - 400m Dash 11:20am - HS Girls 5k (NJSIAA/NFHS Sanctioned) 11:50pm - HS Boys 5k (NJSIAA/NFHS Sanctioned) 12:15pm - Youth 3k (Grades 3-8) Three HS Team Champions Boys Girls Co-Ed Awards Medals to top 30 in each race 5k race Awards to three team champions: Boys, Girls, Coed Trophies to top 3 B/G Entry Information $20 Runner $50 Boys, Girls, or Coed HS Team $250 Unlimited/gender $500 Unlimited/both genders Entries are due Tuesday, November 11th at 11:59pm through either Milesplit or RunSignUp. After entry is complete, either bring payment to meet or send to: Garden State Track Club 2290 Amwell Road Somerset, NJ 08873 Please email Chuck at chuck@gardenstatetc.org with any questions. 2024 Results 2024 Boys Champion: Declan Kelly (16:21) - Oratory Prep (NJ) 2024 Girls Champion: Bella Metternich (19:28) - Pope John (NJ) 2024 Boys Team Champions: Don Bosco Prep (NJ) 2024 Girls Team Champions: Pope John (NJ) 2024 Coed Team Champs: Immaculata (NJ) 2023 Results 2023 Boys Champion: Tommy Hunt (16:18) - Oratory Prep (NJ) 2023 Girls Champion: Aleah Lazar (19:30) - Archbishop Ryan (PA) 2023 Boys Team Champions: Pope John (NJ) 2023 Girls Team Champions: Oratory Prep (NJ) 2023 Coed Team Champs: Donovan Catholic (NJ) Course Maps 2024 Final Instructions Live Results
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When is Last Chance XC Championships 2026 — Clark, NJ?
Last Chance XC Championships 2026 — Clark, NJ takes place on November 15, 2026. The race is held in Clark, New Jersey.
Where is Last Chance XC Championships 2026 — Clark, NJ held?
Last Chance XC Championships 2026 — Clark, NJ is held at 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark, New Jersey.
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