2026 MEET SCHEDULE
Races (as of 6/1/2026)
This is the race schedule as of June 1, 2026 keep an eye out for update emails and see Coach Smith's Google Doc with races. The boosters will do their best to list each week's meet per coach on the homepage for easy access.
Sat 8/29 - Team time trial
Mon 8/25 - Practice switches to 4pm
Thurs 9/3 - St. Olaf Showcase
Thurs 9/10 - Hopkins Invitational
Sat 9/19 - Metro Invitational (night)
Thurs 10/1 - Osseo Invitational (back at Elm Creek)
Thurs 10/8 - Thundering Royal Elk
Wed 10/14 - NWSC Championship
Tues 10/20? - Track time trial
Mon 10/26 - Grade Level Championship (JV only)
Wed 10/29 - Section Championship (Varsity only)
Sat 11/7 - State Championship (qualifiers only)
Courses change year-to-year, but a selection of course maps are available here. An archive of past race information is also available here. These are great to get an idea of a race course ahead of time and where you may want to spectate on race day.
Carbo load information
2025 Carbloads are being tracked here.Â
Carbo loads begin at 6:00 unless otherwise indicated by host family. These are joint events with the boys' and girls' teams.
Host families can also print and hand out a reminder a few days before the event or post a reminder on the Armstrong Runners Facebook page.
Hosts are expected to provide plates and utensils plus 1-2 pasta dishes to start the evening off.
We will post and/or email carbo load information including class dishes to bring ahead of each event.