[HS Open;MS/ES Full] Hermitage Farm XC Classic by Locust Grove 2026

UPDATE 8/19

Please find the Ticket Link below.

UPDATE 8/16

I have revised the course maps to account for some previous unknown hills on the first layout.  The new course maps and tent city location can be accessed via this link. Should you have any questions let me know. 

Course Maps - If this does not work try these below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o_qhSumF-W-QsKwkFrUZOZyDIWneNcKc/view?usp=sharing

UPDATE 8/12 - We have added a Password for registration for the event given the size at this time. We truly appreciate all of the excitement leading up to the race.  If you are unable to register you can email Brian Patterson, brianjpatterson@gmail.com for PC.  We most likely will only take a 1-2 more Elementary teams.  Middle and High we have more flexibility.

NOTE - If you have issues with adding runners (NO SAVE AND RETURN BUTTON), please check this out. 

• Select the division to add athletes to 
• In the Add Athlete Screen,  you may have a BLACK COOKIES banner at the bottom of your screen. 
• You will need to accept the cookies. 
• The Save and Return button is hidden under that. 
• Add the Athletes, then SAVE AND RETURN

GOSHEN, Ky. (August 29, 2026) - Prepare for a truly unique cross country experience at the second annual Hermitage Meet Cross Country Classic, set to take place on Saturday, August 29, 2025, amidst the historic and scenic grounds of Hermitage Farms in Goshen, Kentucky.

Our inaugural event was amazing.  We had 37 Elementary and Middle School teams and 1400 hundred runners.

Based on that success, we are excited to announce that in our second year, will we be opening up races for high school JV and high school varsity!   

Hosted by Hermitage Farm and the Locust Grove Elementary XC Team, this event promises a incredible and memorable day of racing for athletes of all ages, from kindergarten through high school, on courses that wind through a property steeped in Kentucky history.  

A Rich Legacy: Hermitage Farms boasts a storied past, dating back to the early 1800s as a significant land grant. For nearly two centuries, it has been a working farm, gaining international renown as a premier Thoroughbred operation. The farm has been home to Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks winners, Breeders' Cup champions, and influential sires, playing a pivotal role in Kentucky's signature equine industry. Visionary owners, from Captain John Henshaw and Warner L. Jones Jr., who significantly shaped its Thoroughbred legacy, to its current stewards, Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown, have all contributed to the farm's rich heritage. The iconic historic main house, dating back to 1835, stands as a testament to its enduring legacy. Running at Hermitage Farms offers a chance to compete on grounds that have witnessed greatness for generations.

Meet Information:

• 8:00 AM HS Varsity Boys 5K (Top 7)
• 8:45 AM HS Varsity Girls: 5K (Top 7)
• 9:30 AM HS Open Boys: 5K
• 10:15 AM HS Open Girls: 5K
• 11:00 AM - 6th-8th Grade Boys: 3K 
• 11:30 AM 6th-8th Grade Girls: 3K
• 12:00 PM 4th-5th Grade Boys: 2K
• 12:20 PM 4th-5th Grade Girls: 2K
• 12:40 AM 2nd-3rd Grade Boys: 2K -
• 1:00 PM 2nd-3rd Grade Girls: 2K
• 1:20 PM K-1st Grade (Co-ed): 1 Mile
  
  We may add a 1:40 Race to splits the K-1 Groups depending on registration

• Admission will be via electronic tickets only.  No Cash. Ticket Link https://www.hermitagefarm.com/product/the-hermitage-farm-xc-classic-2026/

• Admission will be $7 per Adult, $5 Children (6-18), Children 5 and Under Free.  Tickets should be purchased in advance as cell service can be spotty on property.
• Please ensure all visitors understand that this is a working farm.  Spectators should not attempt to approach the paddocks or horses.  Please also note that no pets are allowed on property.
• Tent city can be dropped off on Friday. There will be no cars allowed in Tent city or driving on the field. It will be a close walk from the parking lot/drop off area.
• Coaches Wristbands -  We will provide 4 coaches wristbands for teams with 0-60; 6 for 60 and above. 
• All spectators will receive a spectator wristband upon entry.  This will be provided at the entry table(s) and indicates a ticket has been purchased / waiver has been agreed to.  
• If your runner requires a support runner due to a medical issue, please let me know in advance via text or email.  (Brian Patterson - 502-314-0897
• Looking forward to this event.  -- MD - Brian Patterson