by RBR Admin
This is the release for the 45th FootLocker Cross Country Annual Championships, presented by HOKA. This is one of my favorite events of the year, with thousands of young athletes achieving their dreams by running national championships in cross country!
Foot Locker’s Annual Cross Country Championships Return for 45th Year
Registration For Regional Races, in Partnership with HOKA, is open now
NEW YORK – September 9TH, 2024 – The Foot Locker Cross Country Championships (FLXC) are returning for the 45th annual year. Top high school cross country runners from across the United States will compete in four regional competitions in hopes of becoming a finalist in the nation’s preeminent cross-country championship.
The Foot Locker Cross Country Championship is the longest-running cross country race in the nation. Comprised of four regional 5K races, the Northeast, South and Midwest regional races will take place on Saturday, November 30, with the West Regional race scheduled for Saturday, December 7. Thousands of the nation’s leading high school runners are expected to compete in these regional meets.
For the second year, Foot Locker will team up with HOKA as a presenting sponsor across all races. HOKA’s current roster of athletes includes Foot Locker Cross Country National Alumni Futsum Zienasellassie, Ashley Brasovan and Luis Grijalva who have continued to embody the legacy of the annual race throughout their careers. Registration for the 2024 regional races is open to the public now.
“Foot Locker is proud to present the country’s most prestigious High School Championship for 45 years and counting,” said Holly Tedesco, VP of Marketing, Foot Locker. “As the ‘Heart of Sneakers,’ Foot Locker continues to empower student athletes as they carry on the storied tradition this competition has built. We continue to be inspired by the thousands of runners that participate in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships and are thrilled to partner again with presenting sponsor HOKA.”
“We are excited to return to the Foot Locker Cross-Country Championship for the second year in a row,” said Brooke Lord – VP & GM HOKA US, “Announcing the return of the nation’s longest race at our ‘Festival of Miles’ in May was a fitting stage to showcase the nation’s top high-school talent and Olympic level athletes ahead of the regional competitions.”
The top ten finishers from each regional championship race will qualify for the Foot Locker XC National Finals on December 14th in San Diego, California. Competitors will join the likes of past Olympians Meb Keflezighi, Galen Rupp, Deena Kastor, Alan Webb, Kara Goucher and Ryan Hall along with Paris Olympians Grant Fisher, Nikki Hiltz, Cole Hocker, Weini Kelati, Woody Kincaid, Conner Mantz, Fiona O’Keeffe, Emily Sisson and Juliette Whittaker.
Runners can register online starting September 9th with a discounted early bird registration fee at footlockerxc.com . Competitors in all regional races will receive an exclusive HOKA FLXC backpack following the competition.
For additional information on the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships, please visit footlockerxc.com.
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About Foot Locker, Inc.
Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead” in all of us. With approximately 2,500 retail stores in 26 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a licensed store presence in the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
About HOKA®
HOKA® is one of the fastest-growing performance footwear and apparel brands in history. Conceived in the mountains, HOKA footwear delivers an unprecedented combination of enhanced cushioning and support for a uniquely smooth ride. Every day, HOKA pushes the innovation and design of its footwear and apparel by teaming up with a deep roster of world champions, taste makers and everyday athletes. From finish lines to everyday life, HOKA fans love the brand for its bold and unexpected approach, and its belief in the power of humanity to create change for a better world. HOKA empowers a world of athletes to fly over the earth. For more information, visit HOKA.com or follow @HOKA. #FlyHumanFly
About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, KOOLABURRA®, HOKA®, Teva®, and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has over 50-years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit deckers.com.
