SPONSORS
We have a solid group of sponsors again this year, enabling us to present a large number of awards and offer lots of refreshments! Their support keeps your registration fee amongst the lowest in New England, enabling everyone to participate, with limited barriers.
Our presenting sponsor is Middlesex Savings Bank. Awards include gift certificates from Hey Dude, Marathon Sports, Lewis' Bar and Grill, bTone FITNESS - Wayland, Saucony, Wegmans, Jack's Abby Craft Lager and Beer Hall, SharkNinja, The Run House, and Chick-fil-A Framingham. along with trophies and medals for our Youth harriers. Special thanks to our gold sponsor The Village Bank for helping to make event this possible.
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Race day is Sunday, October 11, 2026!
2026 will be the 20th running of the Wayland /HFC Striders Cross Country Festival. Over the years our Sponsors and Participants have contributed over $40,000 to the cross-country and track programs of our host and beneficiary, the Wayland High School. We work to provide healthy running opportunities for all ages, from our low entry fee for youth, generous award programs for adults, and direct benefits to the Wayland High School cross-country program. It's a great day of community and competition.
The Wayland XC Festival was again chosen to be part of the USATF-NE Grand Prix in 2025. This is a testament to the high quality of this event, as only the best races in New England are chosen for this series.
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