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Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY
Hosted By: Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Track Club
Dear Coaches, Athletes, and Spectators, . . .
Welcome to the 44th Annual Burnt Hills Cross Country Invitational! We are
thrilled to have you join us at the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park for a day
of competitive racing and community spirit.
The Burnt Hills Track Club, along with our dedicated volunteers, has been
working tirelessly to ensure a memorable and successful event for everyone
involved. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a first-time participant,
we hope you find the course challenging and the atmosphere inspiring.
We ask that you adhere to the park rules and proper parking guidelines to
help us maintain this venue for future events. If you have any questions or
need assistance, our team will be happy to help.
Thank you for being part of this prestigious event. We wish all of the
runners the best of luck and hope you enjoy your day with us.
Burnt Hills Track Club
Registration
To participate in the Burnt Hills Cross Country Invitational, teams must complete the following steps:
1. Submit Entry Form (https://forms.gle/9Q5JTFJM2GkgKnPA6)
to receive MileSplit registration password.
2. Register on ny.milesplit.com
Teams must submit their Entry Form and Register on MileSplit NY by 11:59pm on Friday, October 2, 2026.
The first 100 teams to submit entry will be guaranteed participation in the event. Teams entering after the initial 100 will be placed on a waiting list and notified the following week if their entry is accepted.
Rosters must be entered via MileSplit by 11:00pm on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Each team is allowed 10 Varsity runners. A complete Varsity team is required in order to enter a JV team. There is no limit on the number of JV “B”, Freshman, and Modified runners.
Divisions will be determined based on the number of entries received by October 2, 2026, and each team’s enrollment (Grades 10-12). These divisions will be distributed to coaches and posted during the week before the meet.
Starting boxes are assigned for Varsity races only.
Runners who have not yet finished the course at the start of the next race must pause at race intersections to yield to the next race for safety.
Coaches must advise their athletes of this rule, and teams failing to comply will be disqualified.
Entry Fees
$300 per School
$200 per Gender
$25 per individual runner (5 or fewer runners)
A copy of the W-9 can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GnocD8jEiRvVTK01RezRHO9VafB53ZDv/view?usp=drivesdk
Entry fees or a school Purchase Order must be received by Friday, October 3, 2025.
Please make checks payable to: Burnt Hills Track Club
Please mail checks to: P.O. Box 1101, Ballston Lake, New York 12019
All fees are entry fees, not participation fees.
Late Fees: Teams that register before October 3, 2025, but whose payment has not been received will be moved to the waitlist until payment is received and subject to availability. Late entry fees will only be accepted with the addition of a $25 Late Fee.
Cancellation Policy: In the event the Burnt Hills Cross Country Invitational must be canceled, entered teams will be notified as soon as possible and entry fees will be deferred to the following year. There will be no refunds or entry deferment for teams who enter but do not attend for any reason.
Outstanding Fees: No entries will be accepted from a school with outstanding fees from previous years until the balance has been paid in full.
Race Schedule and Youth Race Sign Up
Youth Race Sign Up
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I6YWGskrA8F5diraCJgsjeGbmIx6SkqALWkqsMuQO8s/edit?usp=drivesdk
Weekly Youth Program
Course Maps
Race Day
BUSES
Bus Drop-Off:
Buses may drop-off athletes on Polaris Drive.
No bus drop-offs are allowed on Roosevelt Ave.
Bus Parking:
After dropping off athletes, buses must exit Polaris Drive and park in the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) parking lot.
The SPAC parking lot is located south on Route 50/Ballston Ave.
No bus parking is allowed within the park.
Coaches are responsible for advising their transportation to adhere to these guidelines to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of all participants.
PARKING
Spectator Parking:
Location- All spectators must park in the SPAC main parking lot (GPS: 398 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866).
Directions to Start/Finish- Follow signs from the northeast corner of SPAC lot near the ticket booth to the race area.
Handicap Parking- Handicap parking is available in a designated lot on Roosevelt Drive south of Gideon Putnam Road (GPS: 25 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866).
Only handicap parking is allowed within the park boundaries.
Parking on grass is strictly prohibited and may result in your vehicle being towed or ticketed.
CHECK-IN
Check-in and packet pick-up begins at 7:30am. The Registration tent is located adjacent to the Finish Line.
PARK RULES
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone at the Burnt Hills Cross Country Invitational, please adhere to the following park rules:
Trash Disposal - Please use the provided trash bins. Each team is responsible for cleaning their team area and is provided a trash bag in the packet at pick-up.
Team Areas - No gathering or team setup is allowed within any of the covered portions of buildings. Team tents may only be set up in designated areas and must be appropriately secured with weights. No tent stakes are allowed.
Parking - Parking is only allowed in designated areas. Use of parking lots within and directly around the park and race course is strictly prohibited.
Thank you for following these rules to help us maintain the ability to continue to use this beautiful and historic location.
RESULTS
Race timing is provided by Underdog Timing. Live results can be accessed at underdogtiming.com or ny.milesplit.com.
AWARDS
Medals - New custom medals will be awarded to the top 75 finishers in each race.
Championship Shirts - The winner of each race will receive a Championship shirt. Members of the winning team (first 7 runners) and their coach will also receive Championship shirts.
Plaques - Custom plaques will be awarded to the top 3 teams in each race.
Awards can be collected immediately following each race at the Registration/Awards tent, located adjacent to the finish line.
Please allow a few minutes after each race for live results to be processed and medals to be organized by our volunteer staff. We appreciate your patience to ensure the accuracy of awards.
Awards not collected will be available for pick-up in Burnt Hills, NY only and will not be mailed.
MERCHANDISE
Shirts, stickers, and other merchandise will be available for purchase at the merchandise tent near the start/finish on a first come, first serve basis. Both cash and credit card payments are accepted. No returns or exchanges accepted. All sales are final. Be sure to visit and take home a keepsake from the Burnt Hills XC Invitational!
FOOD VENDORS
A variety of food trucks will be in attendance offering a range of delicious options located near the reflecting pool near Roosevelt Avenue.
Accommodations
For those traveling to the Burnt Hills Cross Country Invitational, there are several accommodation options available in the Saratoga Springs area to suit a variety of preferences and budgets.
We are proud to partner with Pellucid Travel to assist you in planning your stay!
Please visit https://groups.reservetravel.com/group.aspx?id=97298 for more information.
Invy Sponsors
The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Track Club extends our sincere thanks to the incredible businesses and organizations that support the BH-BL Cross Country Invitational.
The success of this event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Their support helps us provide an outstanding experience for hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, families, and spectators while supporting the continued growth of our track and cross country programs.
We are incredibly grateful to each of the sponsors below for investing in our athletes and our community. Please join us in supporting the businesses that support our runners!
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