NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Location
- Shelbyville, IN
- Blue River Country Course, 725 Lee Rd, 46176
- Featured distance
- 6K
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Race on a competitive cross country course in Shelbyville, open to all, just before the collegiate club national championships.
- Competitive
CompetitiveWho it's for
- School & Youth Teams
School & Youth TeamsGreat for: runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual event held at the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN. This race serves as a precursor to the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association National Championships, offering a memorable racing experience. It is open to the public, welcoming local community members, post-season middle and high school runners, NIRCA alumni, and fans of collegiate club running. It's an opportunity to compete on a championship-level course.
What to expect
- Experience a competitive 6K on the grass terrain of the Blue River Cross Country Course.
- Runners from various backgrounds are welcome, including students and community members.
- Spikes may be worn at your discretion for optimal performance.
Standout details
- Precedes National Championships
- Open to the public
- Blue River Cross Country Course
- Spikes may be worn
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingMixed surface, mostly flat
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Mixed
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual race that precedes the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association National Championships. Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN will host this year's race. Blue River is sure to provide a memorable racing experience. After you race, stay around afterwards and watch the premier race in collegiate club running.
The NIRCA Open 6K is open to the public! If you're a part of the local community, a middle- or high school runner in your post season, a fan of collegiate club running, NIRCA alumni or ineligible athlete, a parent, spectator ...... then this race is for you!
Spikes may be worn at the runner's discretion. This race will take place in rain or shine.
Online registration closes 2 days before the event. Pricing increases starting November 1. Late/Race-day registration will be available at course, but sign up now to save on your entry fees!
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