The OHSAA Cross Country Preseason Invitational is your chance to preview the State Championship course and experience the championship environment. No matter if you are trying to motivate young athletes or prepare your veterans for the postseason, this invitational is your chance to do both.
Meet Information
When:
Division 1 & 2: Friday, August 21, 2026
Division 3 & 4: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Meet Schedule – TBD
Where: Fortress Obetz and Memorial Park - Obetz, Ohio
Meet Information Packet - TBD
Athletic.net Meet Page - TBD
Athletic.net Live Results - TBD
Registration: Opens Soon to all OHSAA member high school cross country teams. Registration will close on Saturday, August 8 2026 at 11:59pm; NO late entries or additions will be accepted. Schools MUST use their OHSAA approved Athletic.net Team Page.
Changes: Coaches who wish to make substitutions after the entry deadline will be able to do so until noon on Thursday, August 20, 2026 for D1 & 2 and Friday, August 21 for D3&4 using the electronic change form. If substitutions need to be made after noon the deadline, they can be made by completing a substitution form and turning it in to the timing team at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled race. No substitutions will be accepted via phone, email, text, or verbally. The change form will be sent to coaches after the registration window closes
Box Assignments - TBD
Packet Pick Up: Packets must be picked up by a board-approved coach (no parents) with a valid Pupil Activity Permit at the pavilion near the school transportation lot. The packets will include athletes' bibs and coaches' admission wristbands that must be worn on the wrist. Each team participating will receive 3 wristbands, allowing course access.
Meet Pricing - TBD
Payment: Payment must be made when registering for the meet in Athletic.net. You will be asked to pre-authorize a credit card when registering for the meet. The card on file will then be charged automatically when registration closes. Fees are based on registration not participation
Race Schedule & Awards Information - TBD
Invitational Course Map - TBD
Parking Map & Directions - TBD
Results
Friday: Girls D1 Team | Boys D1 Team | Girls D2 Team | Boys D2 Team | Girls D1 & 2 Open | Boys D1 & 2 Open | Boys & Girls D1 & 2 2 Mile
Saturday: Girls D3 Team | Boys D3 Team | Girls D4 Team | Boys D4 Team | Girls D3 & 4 Open | Boys D3 & 4 Open | Boys & Girls D3 & 4 2 Mile