Cross Country Series 2026
This year marks the 14th edition of the Godiva Cross Country Series.The season will begin on September 3nd and continue on Wednesday evenings throughout the month of September. Events will alternate between UNC's XC trails adjacent to Finley Golf Course and Duke's Al Buehler Trail, with at least two distance options offered each evening.
Sign up for the September 30th finale cookout which takes place after that evening's run in Chapel Hill.
Please use this series registration form to sign up for the series. You need complete this form only once for the season.
Schedule:
- September 2: Chapel Hill's Finley XC Trail, 5k or 8k
- September 9: Durham's Al Buehler Trail @ Duke, 5k, 8k, or 10k
- September 16: Chapel Hill's Finley XC Trail, 5k or 8k
- September 23: Durham's Al Buehler Trail @ Duke, 5k, 8k, or 10k
- September 30: Chapel Hill's Finley XC Trail, 5k or 8k - followed by cookout
Races begin at 6 pm sharp and will be held rain or shine. We'll have a donation bucket with a requested offering of $1 per evening.
We'll provide a cooler of water, but please bring your own cups or bottles.
Runners who complete a race in at least 4 of the 5 weeks will earn an award presented at the club's spring awards banquet.
Questions? Email