2026 Wingfoot XC Classic

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Atlanta Track Club returns to Cartersville for the 12th annual Wingfoot XC Classic. This year's races will be contested on Saturday only with a morning and evening session each with 3K and 5K races for youth and high school competitors. The High School Championship races will again battle under the lights and through the grassy hills of Cartersville to claim this year's individual and team titles on Saturday evening.

TEAM REGISTRATION is now closed on Milesplit.com
Athlete and roster entries due September 13 on Milesplit.com

*Please note a schedule change for the Saturday night races. The JV Races will now be run as underclassmen (9th and 10th grades) and upperclassmen (11th and 12th grades) races to ensure a high quality experience. This does not impact athletes racing in the Championship division.

Team Registration
2026 Event Schedule
Coaches Packet & Race Assignments
Pre-Purchase Parking - $12
Click Here to Register
DATE & TIME

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location

Sam Smith Park
1155 Douthitt Ferry Rd., Cartersville, Ga 30120

Online Registration Cut-Off

Team Registration - September 1, 2026
Athlete Entries - September 13, 2026

Schedule & Course

Wingfoot XC Classic Course Map

Course Video Preview

Event Schedule

Course Records

High School 5K

  • 14:50.2 Jacob McLeod, Trinity Christian - 2017
  • 16:28.1 Averi Lowen, Bowdon - 2025

Youth 3K

  • 9:49.2 Dash Brackin, Carrollton Middle [8] - 2023
  • 10:46.6 Paige Comstock, Edge Running [8] - 2023

Shop the official 2026 Wingfoot XC Classic Merchandise

Take home a piece of the 2026 Wingfoot XC Classic with this year's official event merchandise, available at the merchandise tent on race day, Saturday, September 19. Inspired by the hills, views and cross country history in Sam Smith Park, this year's collection features a cream and maroon adidas short-sleeve T-shirt, a cream and maroon adidas long-sleeve shirt and a grey adidas hoodie, each designed to commemorate one of the sport's signature cross country courses.

Whether you're racing, cheering from the sidelines or supporting your team, these pieces are the perfect way to remember the day and stay comfortable throughout the fall season. Be sure to stop by the merchandise tent on event day to shop the collection and secure your favorite items before they sell out.

PRICES:

Short-sleeve T-shirts: $25
Long-sleeve shirts: $35
Hoodie: $55

Additional Information

Event Address

Sam Smith Park, 1155 Douthit Ferry Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120

Parking

Parking Fees:

  • $12.00 pre-purchased
  • $20.00 on site - CASH PREFERRED, please have EXACT CHANGE

Pre-purchased parking is available through GoFan here. If you pre-purchase, please have your receipt pulled up on your mobile device to expedite entry for all cars

Additional Parking Available:

Cars: Follow instruction of police, staff and volunteers.

Buses: Enter the main lot of Sam Smith park, proceed past the building and main entry to the event to unload along the gravel road. You will then be directed off site for parking.

Registration Fees

High School

$185 - High School Per Gender

$140 - Middle School Per Gender

$15 - Individual

All High School fees include 1 Varsity Race and JV teams

Payments due by September 11, 2026. $75 late fee per gender

Food Trucks

  • Chill Latte Coffee Truck
  • Cool Shavings Shaved Ice
  • The Funnel Cake Guys
  • 502 El Amigo Kitchen

Race Selections

Atlanta Track Club will assign all races using past season performances, current season competition, and additional historical information. Races will be assigned by September 8 using competitions through September 5. If your team is unable to compete on Saturday evening please contact us and we will make the appropriate adjustments. Championship races are capped at 25 teams per gender. It is not guaranteed that both genders will be selected to compete on the same day.

Youth Races

Youth teams and individuals may choose to compete in either the Saturday morning or evening races based on their team schedules. The races will be capped at 30 teams to ensure safety for all runners. Teams must select their competition session preference in registration.

Awards

  • Top 3 boys and girls teams will be awarded based on the lowest cumulative score of the top 5 runners
  • Wingfoot Cup will be awarded to the teams with the lowest cumulative score of the top 5 runners across both genders in the Championship Division
  • Top 10 individual boys and girls in each race will receive a medal and the top 10 in the Varsity & Youth races will receive a unique event shirt
  • Team trophies will be awarded in the Championship, Varsity, Youth & races only, there will be no JV team awards

Volunteer With Us

Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us! For Wingfoot XC Classic opportunities, CLICK HERE.

Event Hotels

Book your stay just 10 minutes from the course at the Sleep Inn Cartersville at a discounted Wingfoot XC rate while supplies last here.

Questions

If you have additional questions regarding the event, then please email [email protected].

Become A Member

Atlanta Track Club members receive access to exclusive races and events, discounts on all Club events and programs and benefits from our partners. They also get guaranteed entry, the lowest price and preferred wave placement in the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race. Join today!

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Event Sponsors

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logo, company name

BODYARMOR logo with BODY in red and ARMOR in black on a white background

Dasani brand logo in turquoise with stylized S on a white background

Black Garmin logo text on a white background representing the Garmin brand.