Galena, Local Runners Advance to State Cross Country Meet
The state championships are set for November 7 at Veterans Memorial Park.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Running
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Galena High School secured the 5A-North regional boys cross country team title on October 30 at Rancho San Rafael, led by individual champion Zach Folen. Reno High School finished as the regional runner-up behind Galena's 26-point performance.
Why it matters
Local high school runners are finalizing their preparations for the upcoming state championships following competitive regional performances. The results now set the stage for which athletes from across the region will contend for state titles next week.
Galena secured the 5A-North title with 26 points, significantly outperforming Reno's 52 points in a field where local runners finished the 5K course in under 16 minutes and 20 seconds. The specific point totals for teams finishing outside the top tier remain unlisted.
The players
Zach Folen
The individual 5A-North regional cross country champion who finished with a time of 16 minutes, 9 seconds.
Galena High School
The regional 5A-North boys cross country team title winner.
Reno High School
The second-place finisher in the 5A-North regional boys cross country team standings.
The details
Galena dominated the regional meet at Rancho San Rafael by placing four runners in the top seven finishers, with Zach Folen crossing the finish line in 16 minutes and 9 seconds. Reno finished second in the team standings, while other divisional leaders included Truckee in the 3A-North and Incline in the 2A race. These teams and individual qualifiers are now looking toward the Nevada state cross country championships.
Timeline
The regional cross country meet took place on October 30.
The state cross country championships are scheduled for November 7 at Veterans Memorial Park.
The Truckee Meadows View
These regional results follow the established Nevada state cross country meet qualification process that determines the field for championship day. The strong performance at Rancho San Rafael sets a benchmark for the local athletes advancing to compete at Veterans Memorial Park.
Spectators and families should prepare for the state championship events taking place at Veterans Memorial Park on November 7. Runners who qualified should verify their race-day schedules and reporting times with their respective school athletic departments.
The takeaway
Galena's strong team depth makes them a team to watch as the calendar moves toward the state meet on November 7. Local fans should track the performance of top finishers like Zach Folen and David Coisson when they compete at Veterans Memorial Park.
Further reading
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