54th Trailblazer Invitational 2026

Gray, TN

Meet Information

Online Registration Instructions

*Registration is now open, and will close on Thursday night, October 8th.

Coaches, Thank you for your interest in our 54th Annual Trailblazer Invitational! This is the State's 2nd Oldest Invitational and now, the longest consecutive running Invitational in TN.

Live results will be available during the meet for the all races.

Go to the LIVE RESULTS link at www.Trojantiming.com

Middle and Elementary races at the Trailblazer serve as the qualifier for the Ti-Cities Region to the KYA Middle & Elementary State Championships October 24, 2026 at Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville.  Elementary is grades 3, 4 and 5.  The following counties are grouped in the Tri-Cities Region: Washington, Sullivan, Carter,  Johnson, Unicoi, Hawkins, Greene, Hamblen, Jefferson, Hancock, Claiborne.  Middle and elementary runners outside these counties including out of state are welcome but they would not be qualifying for the State Championships.

*Coaches, please pass along to your team's parents, family, friends, etc.. that there are no dogs allowed on the school campus during sporting events!

**CONTACT INFO: meet director Len Jeffers by email - jeffersl@wcde.org or 423-612-0650

Time Schedule:

9:00 High School Girls Varsity (Max of 7)

9:45 High School Boys Varsity (Max of 7)

10:30 Combined High School JV (unlimited)

11:15 Middle School Girls

11:45 Middle School Boys

12:15  Elementary School Girls

12:30 Elementary School Boys

*Enter all Elementary School runners in the combined race and then have them race the correct one. 

12:45 Awards at Stadium

Meet Fees

High School - $100 for Both Teams ($50 per gender)

Middle School - $60 for Both Teams ($30 per gender)

Elementary School - $60 for both Teams ($30 per gender)

Individuals - $10 until max is reached *Schools with both High School and Middle School must pay as separate schools.

Checks made payable to: Trailblazer XC/TF Booster Club

*If Mailing fees ON or BEFORE September 25th, (We are on Fall Break week of meet and may not get mail / checks)

Mail Entry Fees to:

Trailblazer Cross Country 

attn: Len Jeffers, 1440 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

If after the 25th you can bring your check to the meet with you.

Additional Notes: T-Shirts will be on sale.

*NEW PARKING INSTRUCTIONS*
Parking for Team Buses and Vans will be and spectator parking will be at the school parking lot.
Spectators will  need to donate $5 dollars per vehicle for parking.
Team Tent area will be inside of the baseball field on the outfield this year. this is to help limit traffic crossing the finish line. Please put all tent in the outfield.