Overview
U.S. Cross-Country National Championships
We are proud to welcome the nation’s top cross-country skiers to Mt Van Hoevenberg for a week of world-class competition. Join us January 1-9, 2026, as more than 450 athletes from club and college teams across the country will gather here to race for national titles and earn their place on the international stage.
This prestigious event will feature three U.S. National Championship races including the 10 km Individual Start Classic, 20 km Mass Start Freestyle, and Individual Sprint Freestyle as well as the SuperTour individual Sprint Classic.
Schedule
January 1-9, 2026 | US Cross-Country National Championships
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Team Area Check-In & Open Training
Friday, January 2, 2026
Team Area Check-In & Open Training
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Official Training 10 km Classic Women
Official Training 10 km Classic Men
Sunday, January 4, 2026
10 AM | 10 km Interval Start Classic Women | National Championship
1 PM | 10 km Interval Start Classic Men | National Championship
Monday, January 5, 2026
Official Training | Individual Sprint Freestyle
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
10 AM | Individual Sprint Qualification Freestyle | Men
11:15 AM | Individual Sprint Qualification Freestyle | Women
1 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Freestyle | Men
1:20 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Freestyle | Women
1:40 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Freestyle | Men
1:50 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Freestyle | Women
2 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Freestyle | Men
2:10 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Freestyle | Women
3 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Freestyle | Junior Men
3:20 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Freestyle | Junior Women
3:40 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Freestyle | Junior Men
3:50 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Freestyle | Junior Women
4 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Freestyle | Junior Men
4:10 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Freestyle | Junior Women
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Official Training | Women
Official Training | Men
Official Training | Junior Men and Women
Thursday, January 8, 2026
10 AM | 20 km Mass Start Freestyle Women | National Championship
11:45 AM | 20 km Mass Start Freestyle Men | National Championship
2:30 PM | 10 km Mass Start Freestyle | Junior Women
3:30 PM | 10 km Mass Start Freestyle | Junior Men
Friday, January 9, 2026
10 AM | Individual Sprint Qualification Classic | Men
11 AM | Individual Sprint Qualification Classic | Women
12:30 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Classic | Men
12:50 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Classic | Women
1:10 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Classic | Men
1:20 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Classic | Women
1:30 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Classic| Men
1:40 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Classic| Women
2:30 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Classic | Junior Men
2:50 PM | Individual Sprint Quarter Final Classic | Junior Women
3:10 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Classic | Junior Men
3:20 PM | Individual Sprint Semi Final Classic | Junior Women
3:40 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Classic| Junior Men
3:50 PM | Individual Sprint Finals Classic| Junior Women
Awards
Award ceremonies will be held in the North Plaza following each competition. The top six overall, top three U.S. Citizens, top three Under 23 , and top three Juniors will be recognized in the ceremonies. Cash prizes will be awarded for the US Championships and SuperTour winners.
Course Maps
Team Information
Waxing Facilities
The Team Area at Mt Van Hoevenberg is equipped with 24 wax cabins, each with 150 square feet of working space, 20 amp electric service, lights, heat & ventilation. Additionally, there is space for parking trailers and trucks with 20 amp and 50 amp electric service. There is a fee to use the cabins and trailer/truck space and these spaces must be reserved through the event registration.
One wax cabin will be available for day use without reservation. No materials can be left in this cabin overnight.
There is no parking allowed in the Team Area. Vehicles are allowed for load-in only.
We ask that teams do not set up food tables in the Team Area. These can be set up in Lot A, which is the lot adjacent to the Team Area. There are electric outlets available in Lot A for food tables. No generators are allowed on the venue.
Registration
All coaches and support staff must register for access to the stadium, courses, ski test and warm up areas. Register here.
Media Inquiry
For media inquiries, please contact us here.