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Top Ranked Girls over the 5K distance in Missouri this season.

Highlighting the top performing Girls in Class 5 District 2 XC during the XC Season.

Highlighting the top performing Junior Girls over the 5-kilometer distance during 2026 Cross Country.

The top ranked Junior Girls in Missouri during the '26 XC Season.

What if every girls team in MO raced head-to-head? We scored all 50 full squads on season-best times — see who wins the 2026 virtual meet.

Ranking the top junior Girls across the country in the 5-Kilometer event.

A lighter weekend of races is on the horizon with many preparing for their conference meets next week.

The state's top 10 boys cross country programs as of Oct. 5

The first weekend of October holds several big meets as we begin the descent toward the State series.

The top Girls performances in Missouri recorded during the month of September.

These Class of 2028 Girls from Missouri have made an immediate impact during the early stages of the 2026 Cross Country Season.

These Class of 2028 Girls have made an immediate National impact during the early stages of the 2026 Cross Country Season.

Race replay videos and photo galleries from the 2026 Gans Creek Classic.

The state's top 10 girls cross country programs as of Sept. 27

The state's top 10 boys cross country programs as of Sept. 27

Highlighting the best Girls 5-kilometer performances delivered across Missouri during XC meets taking place between September 21-27.

Standard Breakers: These Missouri Girls have delivered Sub 21-Minute 5K performances so far this season.

The top ranked Missouri junior Girls in KC Metro (MO) for 2026 cross country based on their season's best 5-kilometer time.

Ranking the top performing Girls in Class 5 District 2 XC for the 2026 cross country season.

Highlighting the best Girls 5-kilometer performances delivered across the country during XC meets taking place between September 14-20.

Highlighting the best Girls 5-kilometer performances delivered across Missouri during XC meets taking place between September 14-20.