The combination of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) and Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) have combined efforts in hosting the 2026 high school state cross country meet on Friday and Saturday at the longstanding home of the event, Lakeside Municipal Golf Course.

Friday gets kicked off with Class 1A Girls at 10:30 a.m., followed by the 1A boys at 11:15 a.m. The 1A awards ceremony will follow upon completion of the boys event.

Wrapping up Friday’s action with be Class 2A girls (2 p.m.) and boys (2:45 p.m.) The Class 2A awards ceremony will conclude Friday’s action.

Saturday, Class 3A girls (10:30 a.m.) and boys (11:15 a.m.) will compete on the 5,000 meter course. Class 4A girls (2 p.m.) and boys (2:45) will bring an end to this year’s state meet. Award ceremonies for 3A and 4A follow the completion of the boy’s race.

Area runners competing at state are Ridge View junior Destiny Chavez and sophomore Eve Hustedt.