NJSIAA Cross Country Group Championships 2024: What to Know and Key Details for Saturday’s Meet

The 2024 NJSIAA Cross Country Group Championships will be held on November 9 at Holmdel Park, New Jersey. This meet, featuring the state’s top high school runners, is essential for teams and individuals aiming to qualify for the Meet of Champions, which will take place later in November. The day will begin with Group 1 boys at 9:30 a.m. and conclude with Group 2 girls at 3:00 p.m.

To qualify for the Meet of Champions, each group’s winning teams automatically advance. Additionally, the next eight fastest teams from non-qualifying groups will also advance based on a merged team score. Individual runners can qualify by placing among the top ten in their group or by being among the next 30 fastest across all groups if not already qualified with their team.

Expect close competition among historically strong teams such as Haddonfield and Ridge, which have performed well in recent sectionals, and watch for individual standout performances from top runners hoping to clinch titles and personal bests on this challenging course.

2024 NJSIAA Cross Country Group Championships:

The meet, set for November 9 at Holmdel Park, will determine New Jersey’s top cross-country teams and runners for state-level honors and advancement to the Meet of Champions. Group champions automatically qualify, along with eight additional teams selected by merged scores. Top individuals in each group and the fastest remaining 30 runners also qualify individually. This year’s meet is expected to showcase notable teams like Ridge and Haddonfield, alongside standout individual competitors.