Key Dates

Summer/Fall 2026

We're looking forward to a great 2026 season. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

Sunday, June 21: Summer training period for the 2026 Cross Country season begins. Team members are encouraged to follow one of the training plans that can be found in training resources or to contact Coach Martin to develop an appropriate plan.

Tuesdays (June 23-August 11): Join LAXC team members, alums, and other members of the local running community for voluntary group runs at Lincoln Academy from 5:30-6:45 pm.

Thursdays (June 25-August 13): Join LAXC team members, alums, and other members of the local running community for voluntary group runs at Dodge Point from 5:30-6:45 pm.

Saturdays (June 27-August 15): Join LAXC team members, alums, and other members of the local running community for voluntary group runs at Damariscotta Mills from 8:00-9:30 am.

Monday, August 17: Official practices begin for all team members. Practice time is tentatively scheduled for Monday-Friday from 4:30-6:15 pm until school starts. Please notify Coach Martin of any conflicts and be sure all paperwork (permission form and physical) have been submitted to the school prior to August 17. 

Friday, August 21 - Sunday, August 23 (tentative): Voluntary overnight team camp for those able/interested in attending. Contact Coach Martin for more information. 

Here is the tentative meet schedule for the 2026 season:

Saturday, August 29: Panther 2-Miler @ Medomak Valley High School. Boys @ 9:00 am, Girls @ 9:30 am.

Friday, September 4: @ Camden Hills. Boys @ 4:00 pm, Girls @ 4:40 pm.

Friday, September 11: @ Leavitt Area High School. Boys @ 4:00 pm, Girls @ 4:40 pm.

Thursday, September 17: @ Medomak Valley High School. Boys @ 4:00 pm, Girls @ 4:40 pm.

Thursday, September 24: LA Homecoming. Boys @ 4:00 pm, Girls @ 4:40 pm.

Saturday, October 3: Festival of Champions @ Troy Howard Middle School. All Day.

Friday, October 9: Mt. Blue Relays @ Mt. Blue High School. 5-person relay teams, 1st runner for boys, girls, and mixed teams starts @ 4:00 pm. Parent relays encouraged.

Saturday, October 17: KVAC Championships @ Cony High School.  Varsity Boys @ 11:00 am, JV Boys @ 11:45 am, Varsity Girls @ 12:30 pm, JV Girls @ 1:15 pm.

Saturday, October 24: Southern Maine Regionals @ Twin Brook. Varsity Boys @ 11:00 am. Varsity Girls @ 11:40 am.

Saturday, October 31: Class B Maine State Cross Country Championship @ Cony High School. Varsity Boys @ 11:00 am. Varsity Girls @ 11:40 am.