2026 Big East XC Championship

Trials of Miles Racing, with the support of Georgetown University, is excited to have the opportunity to bring the Big East Cross Country Championship to Pole Green Park in 2026. As the team that produced the 2024 Big East Championship, we would love the chance to continue working with the conference to elevate this marquee event.

Pole Green Park is widely regarded as the most iconic cross country course in Virginia and one of the premier venues on the East Coast. The facility has hosted numerous championship-level events, including the 2023 and 2024 USATF National Cross Country Championships, multiple Atlantic 10 and NJCAA Championships, and countless high school district, regional, and state meets. Known for its smooth, 100% grass and dirt surface, wide paths, and well-groomed loops, the course provides ideal conditions for championship racing and exceptional visibility for coaches and spectators.

Located just 10 miles from Richmond International Airport and minutes from I-295, Pole Green offers quick and easy travel access for all conference schools. Hanover County Parks and Recreation maintain the venue at the highest level, ensuring a pristine, championship-quality course each fall.

Below you can find more information on the venue, proposed course layouts, as well as the meet management services that Trials of Miles would provide. We appreciate your time and consideration. Please direct any questions to kris@trialsofmilesracing.com and cooper@trialsofmilesracing.com

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FACILITY/Course PREVIEW

Boy’s 8k Course

Why POLE GREEN?

  • 2022-2024 Events At Pole Green

    •USA Cross Country Championships

    •USATF National Cross Country Championships

    •NJCAA Division 1, 2, & 3 Cross Country Championships

    •Atlantic 10 Conference XC Championships

    •CSAC [Colonial States Athletic Conference] Championships

    •University of Richmond Spider Alumni Invitational

    •VA XC SHOWCASE

    •VHSL Regions 3-5 Championships

    •VA Middle School State XC Championships

  • "The location is easily accessible and there is plenty of space at the park for the race course and an area for the tent city and amenities conveniently close by. My team felt the course was a great blend of challenge with the rolling hills and opportunity for fast times with wide pathways and good footing."

    Meredith Valmon, Director of Track and Cross Country, The Potomac School

  • "The course layout and terrain are classic cross country: moderately rolling hills, decent footing, wide grassy trails. The route follows the edge of open fields near the tree line for much of the route, which means there is some degree of shade and a windbreak. The trees also provide visual appeal by breaking up the landscape. The route of the course is pretty good for spectators, allowing people to view the runners in multiple locations with minimal walking/jogging between spots.

    John Ausema, Gonzaga College HS Head Coach

Trials of Miles Race Management

In 2024, Trials of Miles Racing worked closely with the Georgetown team to produce the Big East Cross Country Championship at Morven Park, creating a world-class experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators. Building on this success, we are eager to continue elevating the profile of the meet, enhancing the championship experience, and exploring new opportunities for engagement, visibility, and overall event excellence.

Founded in 2020, Trials of Miles Racing is one of the premier race management companies in the United States. We currently manage the New Balance National Indoor and Outdoor Championships and partner with top brands like Tracksmith, REI, HOKA, and ON to deliver high-quality races, events, and activations across the country.

Hiring Key Personnel

As the race management team for the Big East Championship, Trials of Miles would be responsible for hiring and managing all event vendors, including the race timing company, race officials/starter, medical staff and trainers, waste management solutions, food trucks and/or event concessions, and event announcers. Trials of Miles would also oversee staffing of volunteers. Volunteers would assist with event parking, ticketing, course marshaling, and general race-day logistics.

Managing Race Day Logistics

All race day logistics would be managed by the Trials of Miles team. This would include setting up and marking the course, creating the awards and hospitality areas, and managing the event parking and ticketing plans. Trials of Miles would also be responsible for ensuring that the event runs on-time and efficiently.

Overseeing Event Communications

Throughout the 2024 fall XC season, Trials of Miles would handle all event communications with coaches, spectators, and members of the media. This would include managing the meet website, providing biweekly updates to coaches, and being available for regularly scheduled meetings with conference officials.