A proven leader in high school and college, Tim Testa is now leading his Junction City Blue Jays to be one of the best programs in Kansas.
A proven leader in high school and college, Tim Testa is now leading his Junction City Blue Jays to be one of the best programs in Kansas.
Why you need a third shoe as a high school distance runner.
Photo by S.K. Slaughter What if you could only race after dark? We built a technically possible—and wildly travel-intensive—2026 cross country schedule under the lights.
See how coaches are bringing local cross country stories to MileSplit—and learn how you can contribute coverage from your state.
Andrew Beroset discusses earning a Brooks XC Golden Ticket, chasing a sub-four minute mile and preparing for his senior cross country season.
Running the Tangents With: Levi Huseman
08/25/26
08/25/26
The architect of the most competitive meet in Kansas, and maybe the Midwest, Olathe Twilight, Levi Huseman has also built an XC and T&F powerhouse.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving The World’s Greatest Sport
08/25/26
08/25/26
Team scoring, the meet, the shoes, the lingo...and yes, the tiny shorts. Here's everything new-to-cross country parents need to know!
Cross Country's Hardest Question: Learning How, Not Why
08/25/26
08/25/26
Coach Gregg Buehler explores the toughest sell in high school sports: why cross-country coaches should stop debating the "why" and start teaching the "how."
XC-flation? 5k Improvement from August '25 to August '26
08/23/26
08/23/26
Analyzing 5k Improvement Rankings from athletes across the country for results achieved during August 2025 vs. August 2026 competition.
Remembering Sydney Towle: Runner, Teammate, Advocate
08/20/26
08/20/26
Towle bravely took her followers along for her battle with a rare form of cancer -- her loved ones reflect on her as a runner, teammate, and daughter.
Kansas 6A/5A XC Preview: Shultz, Claasen Headline 2026 Slate
08/19/26
08/19/26
The Kansas cross country season is right around the corner and the state's two highest classifications might double as the two most interesting to watch.
MileSplit Podcast Episode 2: Could Messi Break 4:30?
08/19/26
08/19/26
Episode 2 of the MileSplit Podcast is out! Billy and Coach Ayers break down how soccer players stack up on the track and why track can make athletes better.
Oba Femi: From SEC Champ to WWE Star
08/13/26
08/13/26
To track fans, he's Isaac Odugbesan. To wrestling fans, he's Oba Femi. Here's how the Alabama shot put star became WWE's "Next Big Thing".
MileSplit Podcast Episode 1: Trackflation
08/12/26
08/12/26
Episode 1 of the MileSplit Podcast with Coach JT Ayers and Billy Cvecko on Trackflation is out!
AAU Junior Olympic Games: Top KS Girls Performances So Far
08/08/26
08/08/26
Ranking the top Kansas Girls performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
AAU Junior Olympic Games: Top KS Boys Performances So Far
08/08/26
08/08/26
Ranking the top Kansas Boys performances produced at the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games across all Age-Group Divisions as of end-of-day Friday.
Now U20 World Champ, is Tate Taylor Sprinting's Next Star?
08/07/26
08/07/26
The xx joins some illustrious company with his title -- but does a U20 gold medal guarantee success at the senior level?
WATCH LIVE: AAU Junior Olympic Games 2026
08/06/26
08/06/26
Tune into MileSplit for all the 2026 AAU Junior Olympic Games action.
The Runner Behind The Fighter: Remembering Hannah Rapp
08/05/26
08/05/26
Hannah Rapp, killed at age 26, was a standout on the track before becoming a world class boxer.
New Podcast With JT Ayers & Billy The Toad Cvecko
08/05/26
08/05/26
MileSplit will debut a new weekly Podcast with Billy "The Toad" Cvecko and Trabuco Hills Coach JT Ayers.