2026 FIRST BAPTIST HURRICANE XC

Name: 2026 FIRST BAPTIST HURRICANE XC
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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About the Event

Experience the fifth edition of our prestigious cross country meet at First Baptist School's James Island Campus. This scenic course winds around the perimeter of the campus, offering runners a challenging mix of grass and pavement terrain, with an emphasis on natural surfaces.
Registration is limited to 20 schools, ensuring a competitive yet intimate atmosphere for all participants. Each team can register either one boys or girls squad for $75, or both teams together for $130. Individual entries are not accepted; each team must consist of no more than ten runners.
To secure your spot, visit SCMilesplit.com to complete the registration process. The site is password-protected, so please contact [email protected] if you need access credentials. Entries and payments for all teams must be submitted by 6 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2025.
Race day will see competition divided into four categories: Junior Varsity Girls starting at 8:30 am, followed by the Varsity Girls at 9:15 am, then the Varsity Boys at 9:55 am, and concluding with the Junior Varsity Boys race at 10:30 am.
Payments should be made via check to First Baptist School and mailed along with any registration forms to:
First Baptist School
Attn: Erin Jackson
2055 George L. Griffith Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29412
Join us on October 3, 2026, for a day of spirited competition, stunning scenery, and camaraderie among runners from across the region.
This event promises to be an exciting showcase of athletic prowess set against the backdrop of Charleston's picturesque James Island Campus. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to compete in one of South Carolina’s premier cross country meets!

Races Offered

5K BOYS Closed

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$82.23

5K GIRLS Closed

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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00:00

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$82.23

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Charleston.

thermostat Temperature

15.1° / 24.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.8° / 23.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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75.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:24

nightlight Sunset

18:45

About Charleston

Learn more about the host city, Charleston.

Charleston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley, Cooper, and Wando rivers. Charleston had a population of 150,227 at the 2020 census, while the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, has an estimated 870,000 residents. It ranks as the third-most-populous metropolitan area in the state and the 71st-most-populous in the U.S. It is the county seat of Charleston County.