Race Reports

Four early finishers gave Odessa-Montour the lead, Delhi's fifth scorer made it close, and Groton eighth-grader Madison Farberman won the individual crown.

Delhi repeats with 31 points, Emmett Tweed improves by 71 seconds, and Watkins Glen climbs from eighth to second.

Corrected results name BGAH champion, 53 to 56 over Chenango Forks. Clara Little remains the individual champion in 20:39.3.

A 16:04 individual win, a second straight 49-point team title, and multiple runners improving by nearly a minute or more.

A different individual champion, a repeat team winner, and one of the tightest five-runner groups of the championship.

Vestal dominates Class B for a second year, while the battle for second shifts at the fifth scoring position.

Ithaca repeats as 2026 Section IV Class A Girls cross country champion. See Corning's close team battle, 2025 improvements, STAC rematches, state qualifiers, race video and photos.

Corning wins the 2026 Section IV Class A Boys XC Championship as Christopher Lawson takes first. See 2025 improvements, STAC rivalries, close finishes, photos and five individual state qualifiers.

All 458 Section IV 2026 XC merged 5K finishers (277 boys, 181 girls), 33 boys and 19 girls combined team scores, top athletes, and links to complete results.

Southern Tier Cross Country Race 5 brought fast racing and close team battles to Chenango Valley State Park, including a men’s tiebreak decided by the fifth runners from Thilly Wabbit and Bogus City Striders. See the team results, race photos, and registration links.

The Southern Tier Cross Country Championships at Chenango Valley State Park were a wild ride full of hills, thrills, and some unforgettable moments! Now, it’s time to see how your hard work paid off. Your official results are in, and they’re waiting for you!

The Chenango Valley State Park High School New York State Cross Country XC Championship Course is a blend of tradition, challenge, and scenic beauty. This 5K course, nestled on a lush golf course, has become a staple in New York cross country, hosting events like the NYSPHSAA State Championships and Sectionals. Featuring rolling hills and long straightaways, the course offers both challenges for runners and great vantage points for spectators. As runners lace up for the season, memories of past champions, including Kelsey Chmiel’s record-breaking performance in 2016, serve as inspiration for the next generation to tackle this dynamic route.