Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Downtown
125 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Suites with in-room kitchens, free hot breakfast, and free WiFi.
2026 Youth Cross Country National Championships
Presented by Universal Track and Field
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Aguila Park
7858 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ - First race
- 7:30 am, followed by a running schedule
- Registration deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Entry fee
- $20 per athlete
- Live results
- Results will be available live through the MeetSystems Live Results app on race day.
Awards
Top 10 finishers
Medals awarded to the top 10 finishers in each age group.
Age group champions
A Universal Track and Field ring awarded to the winner of each age group.
Course maps
Click a map to view it full-size, or use its download link.
1K course
Download 1K course map2K, 3K, and 4K courses
Download 2K, 3K, and 4K course map5K course map and race order will be added when available.
Entry and membership
Open entry. No qualifying meet required. Eligible youth athletes may compete with a club or team, or unattached. Open and Masters divisions are also available. School participation is subject to applicable school and state association rules.
Athletes and teams must have Universal Track and Field membership. Memberships are free for the remainder of the 2026 season. The $20 race entry fee is separate from membership.
Age groups and race distances
| Age group | Distance |
|---|---|
| 5 and 6 years old | 1K |
| 7 and 8 years old | 2K |
| 9 and 10 years old | 3K |
| 11 and 12 years old | 3K |
| 13 and 14 years old | 4K |
| 15 and 16 years old | 5K |
| 17 and 18 years old | 5K |
| Open | 4K |
| Masters | 4K |
K = kilometers. Age is determined as of December 31 of the current year.
Hotels for your stay
Planning your trip to Aguila Park? These downtown Phoenix hotels offer convenient amenities for athletes and families. Plan to drive to the meet at 7858 S 35th Ave.
Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown
132 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Suites with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary breakfast, and an indoor pool.
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Downtown
77 E Polk St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Free hot breakfast and WiFi, with downtown dining nearby.
Check your travel dates for current rates and availability. Confirm parking costs and breakfast hours with the hotel, especially for the 7:30 am first race.
Contact
For registration and membership information:
universaltrackandfield@gmail.com
661-494-7092