Rules & Awards

Pre-registered US citizens and US permanent residents who are OUSA members in all age groups, are eligible for US Championship medals. Separate medals will be awarded for each format (Middle, Long and Sprint). Awards for the top 3 finishers in each age class will also be presented (including non-championship eligible runners).

The 2026 US Champs will be governed by the OUSA Rules of Competition, A.20. Note that whistles are required to be carried by all competitors. In addition, please note:

• No groups will be allowed on the competitive courses.

• Shadowing of Junior participants on White/Yellow courses will be allowed.

• No shadowing allowed on the Orange course.

Awards

All regular adult OUSA courses/age classes will be offered and will receive awards based on the combined times from both days. 

Embargo Details

For the sake of competitive fairness and in accordance with OUSA rules, the race venues are embargoed until the competition, i.e. people wishing to retain eligibility for competitive awards may not visit the areas described on the Maps & Courses webpage.