Ragin' Storm XC Challenge
About this race
Ragin' Storm XC Challenge is an invitational meet at Mary Help of Christians Center, Tampa. (Formerly the Babe Zaharias Twilight Challenge)
Registration: Requires an invitation and registration through Direct Athletics. To request an invitation, use pop-up form from the "Questions?" button in "Race Contact Info" section below or Email Us Directly
START TIMES:
8:00am – Girls Varsity (limit 10 entries)
8:03am – Girls JV (unlimited entries)
8:35am – Boys Varsity (limit 10 entries)
8:38am- Boys JV (unlimited entries)
All Races will be chip timed. 10 runners allowed for varsity races.
Awards:
- Top 15 individuals Male & Female Varsity.
- Top 10 individuals Male & Female JV
- Team Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Male & Female Varsity.
FEES:
$100 per team (boys or girls),
$185 maximum for both genders.
* Spectators will also be charged a $5 parking fee.
Registration: Requires an invitation and registration through Direct Athletics. For an invitation contact us using Contact Race
Join fellow runners on August 22, 2026 for the Ragin' Storm XC Challenge. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Tampa.
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Running
Girls Varsity
Girls JV
Boys Varsity
Boys JV
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for August in Tampa.
About Tampa
Ragin' Storm XC Challenge takes place in Tampa, Florida, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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