Team assignments for the 2026 IHSAA and IGHSAU state qualifying meets for all four classes of boys’ and girls’ cross country are now available. Host sites were previously announced Sept. 1.
Class 4A and Class 3A meets will begin at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21. Class 2A and Class 1A meets will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 22.
The state meet in Fort Dodge is split over two days, with 1A and 2A racing on Friday, October 30, followed by 3A and 4A races on Saturday, October 31.
Scheduling between state qualifying and the state meet is to accommodate IGHSAU regional volleyball dates.
The IHSAA and IGHSAU do not charge admission for state qualifying meets. Host sites may apply parking fees.
Sites are listed by: Host school, meet location, participating schools.
Upcoming event calendar
State qualifying meets
Class 4A — Wednesday, October 21
Class 3A — Wednesday, October 21
Class 2A — Thursday, October 22
Class 1A — Thursday, October 22
State meet
Class 1A — Friday, October 30
Class 2A — Friday, October 30
Class 3A — Saturday, October 31
Class 4A — Saturday, October 31
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