Opening Night 2025
Presented by New Balance and Tuscarora High School XC
On Friday, August 29, 2025, Trials of Miles is kicking off the season with another afternoon/evening of Cross Country racing at the Morven Park Grounds in Leesburg, VA. Runners can expect a fast course and a unique festival like environment with music and delicious bites. The event is a perfect opportunity for any middle or high school teams that want to start their season with a bang. We are also offering an open race for unattached runners & club teams.
Race Week Information
When is the entry deadline?
All high school entries must be submitted by Tuesday, August 26 at 9:00pm. We will not accept late entries, so please get everything finalized asap! If you have any questions or issues with your entries, please let us know today. Please don't wait until tomorrow night to contact us.
The OPEN race (5pm) will remain open until Saturday.
Is there a cost to park?
Yes, it is $10 to park. Parents and spectators in cars can use this address to get to the event: 17339 Southern Planter Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176
Where do buses park?
If your team plans to travel to the meet in a bus, please direct the buses to the following address: 41661 Sunday Morning Lane (which is only accessible through the Tutt’s lane entrance). Buses will not be allowed through the Old Waterford Road entrance. That entrance will only be used by cars. We will have gators available until 2:15 p.m. to transport any heavy equipment and tents.
Is there event merch?
We will have a limited number of Opening Night shirts available for sale at the event. They will be sold for $30 and be purchased with cash or Venmo. Cards will not be accepted for shirts.
Where is the best place for spectators to watch the races?
The 5k and 2 Mile courses are both extremely spectator friendly. If you stay near the start/finish area you will be able to see your 3-4 times throughout their race. The course maps can be found below.
Who is the open race for?
The Open Race is an all-comers event and is perfect for any parents or coaches that want to get to experience the magic of Morven Park for themselves. The link to register (on RunSignup) can be found above. It is $20 to enter.
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Morven Park provides an ideal setting for a marquee Cross Country course, with a variety of desired & essential elements. The grass fields are expertly manicured, with surrounding picturesque wooded landscape and intentionally designed natural pathways. Morven's XC course also features an honest balance of hills to challenge runners and complimentary downhill and flat stretches for recovery, creating a productive flow through. Wide open fields and connected loops afford spectators a direct connection, in multiple areas, to cheer on runners as they test early season conditioning. Simultaneously, coaches can reach various points to evaluate their runners' form, fitness, and competitive instincts!
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1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Course Preview
3:00 pm Middle School Boys and Girls Combined 2 Miles (6-8th Grade)
3:20 pm Freshman Girls 2 Miles (9th Grade Only)
3:40 pm Freshman Boys 2 Miles (9th Grade Only)
4:00 pm JV Girls 5K
4:30 pm JV Boys 5K
5:00 pm Open 5K Race
5:30 pm Varsity Girls 5K
6:00 pm Varsity Boys 5K
** The final schedule is subject to change and will be dependent on entries.
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The top three runners in the varsity races, and the winning teams (top 7) will get New Balance Backpacks.
Additionally medals will be given to the following runners:
Varsity - Top 25
JV - Top 15
Freshman - Top 15
Middle School - Top 10 in each Gender
Open - Top 10 in each gender.
