Schedule

Practice times, meet dates, and important events for the 2026 season.

Practice Schedule

Outdoor Track

Late March – Late July

Mondays & Wednesdays

5:00 PM – 6:00/6:30 PM

North Raleigh Christian Academy

7300 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616

Cross Country

August – Late December

Mondays & Wednesdays

4:30/5:00 PM – 5:30/6:00 PM

Various Locations

Often at Greenway behind NRCA. Check team email.

2026 Calendar of Events

Tentative schedule — subject to change. Always check the BAND app and team emails for the latest updates.

RegistrationJanuary – March 2026

Early Registration Open

Online
Info
PracticeMarch 9, 2026

Orientation Meeting & First Practice

North Raleigh Christian Academy — 7300 Perry Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27616
Info
MeetMay 2, 2026

Triangle Champions

Northern High School — 4622 N. Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704
Info
MeetMay 23, 2026

Durham Striders Invitational

Hugh M. Cummings High School — Burlington, NC
Info
MeetMay 30, 2026

5th Annual James Carter Invitational

Hillside High School — Durham, NC
MeetMay 30, 2026

Bodyarmor Games

James B. Dudley High School — 406 Blackwell Street Ste. 120, Durham, NC 27701
Info
ChampionshipJune 26–28, 2026

NC USATF Junior Olympic Championships

Reid Ross & Tokay Athletic Complex — 328 Hamilton St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
MeetJuly 11, 2026

5th Annual Lee Vernon McNeill, Oly – SETC Invitational

Garner Magnet High School — 2101 Spring Drive, Garner, NC 27529
MeetJuly 24–26, 2026

Russell E. Blount Invitational

Durham County Stadium — Durham, NC

** Qualifying/Progression meet

Info
ChampionshipJuly 27 – August 2, 2026

USATF National Junior Olympics

Cerritos College — Norwalk, CA

** Qualifying/Progression meet