LCS Hosts 2026 CISAA Cross-Country Championship

Lakefield College School welcomed more than 500 athletes, coaches and visitors from over 20 independent schools across Ontario to campus on Wednesday, October 28, for the 2026 CISAA Cross-Country (XCR) Championship.

The championship brought together student-athletes for a day of competition across LCS’s beautiful campus and nature trails, providing a scenic setting for runners to challenge themselves and compete against schools from across the province.

Races took place across novice, junior and senior divisions, with athletes competing in distances ranging from 4 to 6 kilometres. The event showcased the dedication and perseverance of student-athletes at every level of competition.

LCS runners also took to the trails to represent the School. Joycelyn Kang placed 15th in the novice girls’ 4 km race, while Portia Beaudoin finished 31st in the junior girls’ 5 km race. In the senior boys’ 6 km team standings, LCS placed 10th overall.

Hosting the CISAA XCR Championship offered an opportunity to welcome athletes and school communities from across Ontario to experience LCS’s campus and make use of its outdoor spaces for a day of interschool competition.

Congratulations to all the athletes who competed, and thank you to the coaches, visiting schools and everyone who helped make the championship possible.