What NXN Is?
NXN (Nike Cross Nationals) is a National Cross Country race held by Nike. Its where the 5 fastest girl and boys and 4 fastest teams in the 8 region of the United State race for the the Nike trophy. NXN is very fast moving race.
Where Is The Race, How Long Is The Race?
The race is a 5K which is 3.1 miles. The race takes place in Portland Oregon on the Glendoveer Golf Course. The racers run up steep hills and through mud and through trees.
The Winners Of 2019 NXN
The winners of NXN for the last years meet was Nico Young with the time of 14:52.3. Nico Young is from Newbury park high school in California. He is a 11th grade. His team also won by points and got the Nike trophy. Katelyn Tuohy is from North Rockland High School. Katelyn won the race with the time of 17:18.4. Katelyn Touhy has won the race 3 time in a row. She will be graduating this year. Katelyn has broken the 2.5 miles time by 32 seconds, she also broken the 5,000 meter by 18 seconds. She also set the new girl high school record.
What Do You Get If You Win?
The 10 fastest girls and boys have the chance to go up to Oregon for a week during the summer and get free bag, shoes, clothes, socks, hats, ect. (Nike pays for everything) You go running and listen to pro runner and you do other fun things up there.
