2026 MEET SCHEDULE
2026 Races (as of 7/27/2026)
This is the race schedule as of July 27, 2026. Keep an eye out for update emails from Coach Smith for the latest information.
Sat 8/29 - Kleyman Time Trial (Hidden Valley Park) - 9:30
Thurs 9/3 - St. Olaf High School Showcase - 9:30 (everyone together)
Thurs 9/10 - Hopkins Invite (Gale Woods) JV - 4:30, V - 5:35, MS - 6:30
Sat 9/26 - Metro Invite (Night - first race at 5pm)
Thurs 10/1 - Osseo Invite (Elm Creek) V - 4:00, V - 5:05, Awards - 6:30
Thurs 10/8 - Thundering Royal Elk Invite (Prairie Park, Otsego) JV - 4:50, Varsity - 5:45
Wed 10/14 - NWSC Championship (Elk River Golf Club) Varsity - 3:55, JV - 5:15
Tues 10/21 - 1600 meter time trial @ Armstrong High School
Mon 10/26 - Lefty Wright Grade Level Championships (Bassett Creek) - JV (Soph and under - 4:20, Juniors and Seniors - 5:35)
Wed 10/29 - Section Meet (Gale Woods, top 7) - 3:40
Sat 11/7 - State Meet (Qualifying runners)
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
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.
Look for emails communicating dates and additional information.