The 2025 N.J. cross-country season is almost here!

Once again, NJ.com will be your preeminent news source for all things cross country this fall, starting with our season preview. We’ll be rolling out more content over the next few weeks, but for now, here are some key dates & competitions to keep on your radar throughout the season.

Key Dates

Opening Day, August 25th

NJSIAA Sectionals, November 1

NJSIAA Group Championships, November 8

NJSIAA Meet of Champions, November 15

Nike Cross Regionals Northeast, November 22

Nike Cross Nationals, December 6

Key Meets

Southern Sunset Classic, Sept. 4

Lancer Invitational at Livingston, Sept. 5

Oak Ridge Invitational at Oak Ridge Park, Sept. 5

Run The Night at Manalapan Recreation Center, Sept. 5

Cherokee Challenge, Sept. 6

Roxbury Invi

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