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.
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.
Kaitlyn reflects on earning a Fleet Feet Golden Ticket for the Brooks XC Championships, her breakout sophomore season, and how she's preparing for the XC season
Coach Ayers and Billy debate how high school athletes should be training during the developmental stages of their athletic careers.
Photo by S.K. Slaughter What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.
See how coaches are bringing local cross country stories to MileSplit—and learn how you can contribute coverage from your state.
Track-ish: Andrew Beroset Chases Sub-4, Earns Golden Ticket
08/26/26
08/26/26
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving The World’s Greatest Sport
08/25/26
08/25/26
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
XC-flation? 5k Improvement from August '25 to August '26
08/23/26
08/23/26
Analyzing 5k Improvement Rankings from athletes across the country for results achieved during August 2025 vs. August 2026 competition.
Remembering Sydney Towle: Runner, Teammate, Advocate
08/20/26
08/20/26
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.
MileSplit Podcast Episode 2: Could Messi Break 4:30?
08/19/26
08/19/26
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.
Oba Femi: From SEC Champ to WWE Star
08/13/26
08/13/26
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".
MileSplit Podcast Episode 1: Trackflation
08/12/26
08/12/26
Episode 1 of the MileSplit Podcast with Coach JT Ayers and Billy Cvecko on Trackflation is out!
Now U20 World Champ, is Tate Taylor Sprinting's Next Star?
08/07/26
08/07/26
The xx joins some illustrious company with his title -- but does a U20 gold medal guarantee success at the senior level?
WATCH LIVE: AAU Junior Olympic Games 2026
08/06/26
08/06/26
Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
The Runner Behind The Fighter: Remembering Hannah Rapp
08/05/26
08/05/26
Hannah Rapp, killed at age 26, was a standout on the track before becoming a world class boxer.
New Podcast With JT Ayers & Billy The Toad Cvecko
08/05/26
08/05/26
MileSplit will debut a new weekly Podcast with Billy "The Toad" Cvecko and Trabuco Hills Coach JT Ayers.
2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games: Top Boys Performances So Far
08/04/26
08/04/26
Outstanding competition has gone down in the early stages of the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
Why You Should Be Doing Strides
08/04/26
08/04/26
What are strides? Why are they important for distance runners? How should you incorporate them into your training? Here's everything you need to know.
Track-ish: Caleb Winders Seeks Redemption at AAU JOs
08/03/26
08/03/26
Caleb Winders reflects on his standout high school career and looks to end it with redemption at the AAU Junior Olympics.
Track-ish: Cayla Hawkins Chases Another AAU 400m Title
07/29/26
07/29/26
Freshman star Cayla Hawkins discusses her historic 52.89, AAU roots, and pursuit of a second AAU Junior Olympic 400m title.