2026 Fleet Feet Birmingham XC 2-Miler presented by Brooks 2026

Description

Join us for the 2026 Fleet Feet Birmingham XC 2-Miler presented by Brooks — a high-energy 2-mile time trial designed for local middle and high school cross country teams, as well as individual XC athletes looking to test their fitness. Following the boys and girls races, an open division 2-mile race will be offered for non cross country runners that would like to test their 2-mile times!

This community-focused event brings runners together on a fast, established cross country course at Veterans Park in Hoover, AL. Whether you’re chasing a PR, building early-season confidence, or racing alongside teammates, this event is built to deliver a competitive and memorable experience.

Event Details Date: Tuesday, July 21 Times: • Boys Heat: 5:30 PM • Girls Heat: 6:15 PM • Open Heat: 7 PM (Boys and Girls heats include both Middle and High School athletes)

Location Veterans Park – Hoover, AL

Registration Pricing: $20 for individuals ***COACHES*** Team pricing is $5 off per participant when registering 5+ runners together. Select multi person pricing and create a team on the registration page.

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What to Expect - A true cross country race atmosphere to test your fitness on a 2-mile course right before the season - Swag bags for each participant at packet pickup - Huge prizes will be up for grabs so stay tuned for details - Special edition XC 2-miler shirts will be available for purchase - A Fleet Feet x Brooks pop up shop featuring the special edition Fleet Feet exclusive color of the Draft XC spike available for purchase. Very limited quantities will be available. Apparel from the Brooks Dash Collection will also be available. Accessory shop available to gear up for the race and upcoming season featuring Swiftwick, Chicknlegs, Goodrs and much, much more! - A post race party with music, awards ceremony and much, much more! - Vendor Village with other local businesses- A chance to connect with local teams and coaches - A fun, competitive evening for the entire XC community - One of the premier early-season XC opportunities in Birmingham. - Come race, connect, and kick off the season with Fleet Feet Birmingham and Brooks.