3nd Annual North Georgia XC Invitational
Hosted by Lumpkin County High School
University of North Georgia Cross Country Course
Gainesville, Georgia
Friday, September 12, 2025
EVENT FEATURES
• HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NCAA DIVISION II COLLEGE MEET
• STADIUM STYLE FINISH ON NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
• CHRONOTRACK TIMING & LIVE RESULTS
• COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS FOR SALE
In partnership with the University of North Georgia’s 13th Annual UNG XC Invitational, Lumpkin County High School will host a high school division for varsity teams.
Divisions & Field Size: The college event will take place on the evening of Friday, September 12 with the high school running first. The varsity-only races will include the top 10 runners from each school.
NEW FOR 2025: This year's event will be varsity only races with a field size capped at 15 teams per race. In place of open online registration on Georgia MileSplit, teams are required to send intention to compete to LumpkinXC@gmail.com.
CONFIRMED ENTRIES - Updated 6/9/25
1. Lumpkin County
2. Banks County
3. Union County
4. Lanier
5. Galloway School
6. East Forsyth
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Awards: Awards will be given to the top two finishing teams with the top-10 runners in each race receiving a medal.
Entry Fee & Payments: $250 per high school for two races - boys varsity ($125) & girls varsity ($125).
Please make checks payable to Lumpkin County HS Cross Country Booster Club. Payment (cash, check or Venmo) should be paid in person to the race desk at packet pickup/team check-in. Please do not mail payments in advance of meet.
Parking: Team bus parking will be in a reserved lot near the start line. There will be event staff on site to direct traffic to the appropriate lots. Additionally, all spectators will park for free in the parking deck overlooking the course or in paved surface lots adjacent to the course.
Timing: RunnersFit Timing will electronically score all the races with ChronoTrack system on bibs. The ChronoTrack system utilizes the single-use B-tag relieving the headache of collecting timing devices after the race.
Concessions: Concessions will be on-site offering bottled waters ($1) and Chick-fil-a sandwiches ($4).
T-Shirt Sales: Striker Marketing of Dahlonega will be on site selling commemorative race t-shirts for $15 each and $5 for previous race shirts
Race Schedule: Team check-in, payment processing and packet pick up will open at 2:00 p.m. on Friday (Sept. 12) in the G.W. Bailey Amphitheatre.
Friday, September 12
2:00 -- Check-in opens
3:00 -- Concessions & merchandise opens
3:45 -- Public address announcements & National Anthem
4:00 -- Boys High School Division
4:45 -- Girls High School Division
5:30 -- High School Awards Ceremony
5:45 -- Men's Collegiate Division
6:30 -- Women's Collegiate Division
7:15 -- College Awards Ceremony
Event Archives
2024 Event - Results | Photos
2023 Event - Results | Photos
Past Champions
2024 Event - Girls: Oconee County | Boys: Clarke Central
2023 Event - Girls: Alexander | Boys: Alexander
Past Participants - High School Teams
Alcovy, Alexander, Alpharetta, Andrews, Banks County, Clarke Central, Dawson County, East Hall, East Forsyth, East Jackson, Fideles Christian, Flowery Branch, Galloway School, Habersham Central, Hart County, Horizon Christian Academy, Jackson County, Kennesaw Mountain, Lanier, Locust Grove, Lumpkin County, Newton, North Forsyth, North Oconee, Northwest Classical Academy, Oconee County, St. John Bosco Academy, Tallulah Falls School, Union County, Westminster Christian, White County, William & Reed Academy, Winder-Barrow, White County, Woodward Academy
Past Participants - Middle School Teams
Anvil Academy, Cartersville MS, Chamblee MS, Dawson MS, East Jackson MS, Fideles Christian , Gainesville MS, Galloway School, Great Strides, Hendricks MS, Lanier Christian Academy, Lanier MS, Legacy Knoll, Little Mill MS, Locust Grove MS, Lumpkin County MS, Northwest Classical Academy, Piney Grove MS, Riverwatch MS, St. John Bosco Academy, Tallulah Falls MS, Union County MS, West Jackson MS, Westminster Christian Academy, Westside MS, White County MS, Woodward Academy