Trials of Miles: Opening Night XC kicks off the 2025 high school cross country season on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the picturesque Morven Park Grounds in Leesburg, Virginia. The meet features a lineup of races: middle school boys and girls run a combined 2 mile (approx. 3.2 km) race, while high school (JV and varsity) and open categories compete in 5 km races. Open/unattached runners and club teams can join the race schedule alongside school teams in the late afternoon and evening. The course winds through manicured grass fields and wooded trails, offering both challenging hills and flat recovery sections in a spectator-friendly layout. Expect a festive atmosphere with music, food trucks, tent zones, and a professional yet fun kickoff to the season. Entry is $17 per athlete or capped at $280 per gender team.
Races
The JV division runs a 5 km race on Morven Park’s flowing XC course, featuring balanced hills, open fields, and fast spectator visibility. Hosted by Trials of Miles on 29 August 2025, these races typically start between 4:50–5:15 PM EDT and offer a dynamic early‑season contest for developing high school runners.
The Open 5 km race, scheduled around 5:45–6:00 PM EDT, welcomes club athletes and community runners to compete on the same course as the high school divisions, all under stadium-style lights at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA. Organized by Trials of Miles, this inclusive heat pairs perfectly with food trucks and a festive community vibe on 29 August 2025.
The season-opening Varsity races feature elite high school athletes running the 5 km main course under evening lights, typically starting between 6:15–6:45 PM EDT, enhanced by music, food, and spectator-friendly terrain. Hosted by Trials of Miles at Morven Park Grounds, Leesburg, VA, these races crown the evening’s competitive finale on Friday, 29 August 2025.
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FAQs
What is the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
How long is the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
Where does the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
How can I prepare for the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
The JV division runs a 5 km race on Morven Park’s flowing XC course, featuring balanced hills, open fields, and fast spectator visibility. Hosted by Trials of Miles on 29 August 2025, these races typically start between 4:50–5:15 PM EDT and offer a dynamic early‑season contest for developing high school runners.
The Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km is 5km long.
The Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km takes place in Leesburg, VA, USA.
Runna classifies the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
The JV division runs a 5 km race on Morven Park’s flowing XC course, featuring balanced hills, open fields, and fast spectator visibility. Hosted by Trials of Miles on 29 August 2025, these races typically start between 4:50–5:15 PM EDT and offer a dynamic early‑season contest for developing high school runners.
How long is the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
The Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km take place?
The Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km takes place in Leesburg, VA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
Runna classifies the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Trials of Miles JV Boys & Girls 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
How long is the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
Where does the Trials of Miles Open 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
How can I prepare for the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
The Open 5 km race, scheduled around 5:45–6:00 PM EDT, welcomes club athletes and community runners to compete on the same course as the high school divisions, all under stadium-style lights at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA. Organized by Trials of Miles, this inclusive heat pairs perfectly with food trucks and a festive community vibe on 29 August 2025.
The Trials of Miles Open 5km is 5km long.
The Trials of Miles Open 5km takes place in Leesburg, VA, USA.
Runna classifies the Trials of Miles Open 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
The Open 5 km race, scheduled around 5:45–6:00 PM EDT, welcomes club athletes and community runners to compete on the same course as the high school divisions, all under stadium-style lights at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA. Organized by Trials of Miles, this inclusive heat pairs perfectly with food trucks and a festive community vibe on 29 August 2025.
How long is the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
The Trials of Miles Open 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Trials of Miles Open 5km take place?
The Trials of Miles Open 5km takes place in Leesburg, VA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
Runna classifies the Trials of Miles Open 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Trials of Miles Open 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
How long is the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
Where does the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
How can I prepare for the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
The season-opening Varsity races feature elite high school athletes running the 5 km main course under evening lights, typically starting between 6:15–6:45 PM EDT, enhanced by music, food, and spectator-friendly terrain. Hosted by Trials of Miles at Morven Park Grounds, Leesburg, VA, these races crown the evening’s competitive finale on Friday, 29 August 2025.
The Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km is 5km long.
The Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km takes place in Leesburg, VA, USA.
Runna classifies the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
The season-opening Varsity races feature elite high school athletes running the 5 km main course under evening lights, typically starting between 6:15–6:45 PM EDT, enhanced by music, food, and spectator-friendly terrain. Hosted by Trials of Miles at Morven Park Grounds, Leesburg, VA, these races crown the evening’s competitive finale on Friday, 29 August 2025.
How long is the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
The Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km is 5km long.
Where does the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km take place?
The Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km takes place in Leesburg, VA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
Runna classifies the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Trials of Miles Varsity Boys & Girls 5km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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