The 45th FootLocker Cross Country Championships, presented by HOKA, is the longest-running high school cross-country championship in the United States, completing its 45th year.
Originally established in 1979 as the Kinney Cross Country Championships, the FootLocker XC has been a significant event for American distance runners, including notable names like Bob Kennedy, Suzy Favor Hamilton, Julia Stamps, Grant Fisher, Meb Keflezighi, Jordan Hasay, and Molly Seidel.
The 2024 FootLocker XC Champs took place at Balboa Park in San Diego, California, with Runnerspace providing free streaming coverage thanks to the sponsorship of HOKA.
Elizabeth Leachman and Tamrat Gavenas emerged as the first-place winners at the 45th Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals Presented by HOKA.
The National Championship Course at Morley Field at Balboa Park features a challenging 1.5-mile loop run, covering 5,000 meters with varied terrain, including a notable uphill climb.
In the girls’ race, Elizabeth Leachman took the lead and secured her second consecutive national championship. In the boys’ race, Tamrat Gavenas claimed victory, becoming the first three-time national qualifier from Massachusetts.
Elizabeth Leachman shared her victory strategy while Tamrat Gavenas expressed his excitement at winning despite facing setbacks during the season.
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