NIRCA Cross Country Nationals 14K/12K Challenge
NIRCA Cross Country Nationals 14K/12K Challenge
November 8, 2025
Hosted by NIRCA


Race Information

Course Location:
Hershey Parkview Cross Country Course
Hershey, PA

Terrain: Terrain is on rolling hills and primarily grass with two short road crossings.

Spikes can be worn at the runner's discretion.

Awards: Top 3 fastest combined 14K times & Top 3 fastest combined 12K times

runsignup.com/Race/PA/Hershey/NIRCA


Event Schedule:  (Subject to Change)

9:00 AM - Men's 6k
9:00 AM - Women's 6k


Other Information

Hotel information:
--See NIRCA Cross Country National Championships for more information--

Directions:
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Social Event:
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T-shirt: Y

Other information:
It's BACK: the NIRCA Cross Country Nationals 14K/12K Challenge!

By popular demand, the 12k/14k challenge is back!

NIRCA athletes are invited to join the challenge by signing up for the Open 6K in addition to their main event (Championship 6K/8K, Fresh/Soph 6K/8K, Junior/Senior, or Grad 6K/8K) for a total race distance of 14K or 12K. Top 3 fastest combined times will secure a spot on the podium.

To participate in the challenge, complete these TWO registration steps on or before the deadlines. 

1. Sign up for the collegiate race by Saturday, 11/1: Club leaders must register Challenge participants in the appropriate collegiate races and will be invoiced for the individual entries just as they would any other NIRCA race.



2. Sign up for the Open 6k by Wednesday, 11/5: Sign up for the Open 6k here on RunSignUp and click the option on the registration page to opt into the challenge. Important -- Registration for the Open 6k does not serve as a substitute for registration into the collegiate races.
 

This race is not open to the public. You must be registered to compete in a NIRCA National Cross Country event (Championship 6K/8K, Fresh/Soph 6K/8K, Junior/Senior, or Grad 6K/8K) to register and compete in the Challenge.


Challenge registration closes on Wednesday before the event!


Registration Information:

Registration opens on October 8, 2025
Registration closes on November 5, 2025 at 11:59pm

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Course Map:
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