Gatorade Middle School & Youth Championships

The Gatorade Middle School & Youth Championships is a youth cross country meet held at Oakville Indian Mounds Park & Educational Center in Danville, Alabama. It is designed for runners in 8th grade and under, featuring separate championship races for girls and boys in 7th-8th grade, 5th-6th grade, and 4th grade and under. The older two age groups compete over 2 miles, while the 4th grade and under divisions run a 1-mile course. Both unattached runners and teams are welcome, allowing for participation from school squads, club runners, and individuals. The top 15 finishers in each division will receive Nike backpacks, with sponsorship from Running Lane of Huntsville Events. Xpress Timing will provide real-time results.