Frequently Asked Questions
How do I watch the event?
The entire event will be streamed for free on the New Balance YouTube page.
Can I use open times and relay times for a composite time?
No. If you are going to use a composite time, all marks must be open. We will only accept a 1200m split for the 1200m leg of the DMR because this distance is only run in a relay.
I want to enter a DMR relay team but none of the relay members have run it or run the 1200m. How can I enter?
You can use a composite time for your relay which may include a 1000/1500/1600/1 mile (for the 1200 leg), and a 1000/1600/1 mile open time (for the 1600 leg). The 400 leg and the 800 leg should have an open FAT mark in their respective event. The 1200m leg projection time can be found using the Runnerspace Purdy Conversion using a 1000m, 1500m, 1600m, or 1 Mile time. To find the 1200m time, you’ll need to enter 1200m times until you arrive to the matching 1000m, 1500m, 1600m, or 1 Mile time in the Purdy column. Our seeding committee reserves the right to adjust the time.
If our team achieves a qualifying time using composites, but we need to substitute one of the athletes out, is that okay?
No. Relay teams using composite times are not allowed alternates. If you need to substitute an athlete, the new athlete must still contribute to a qualifying composite time for the relay. Relay teams that don’t use the final 4 qualified athletes (athletes registered in slots A1-A4) or run an athlete that isn’t registered, will risk disqualification for that event.
If our relay team achieves a relay qualifying standard in a relay race, can any four athletes run?
Yes! If your relay team runs an auto-qualifying relay time for a relay race at NBN, you can have any four athletes from your school run in this event as long as they are registered on the relay.
Do alternates receive backpacks?
No they do not. The relay lineup on athletic.net (slots A1 – A4) should reflect your intended lineup.
My athletic.net profile has incorrect information (age, grade, name spelling, etc.) How can I update the information?
Athletic.net can take care of updating this information, check out this article for instructions.
Will I be allowed to use starting blocks for NBNO 2025?
Yes! In all middle school, freshman, and championship events, starting blocks will be permitted in prelims, semi-finals, and finals.
How do awards work?
National Champions across championship individual and relay events will receive awards. All-American Awards will be awarded to the top 6 athletes in individual Championship events and top 6 teams in Championship relays. All athletes in the top 6 of the Championship, Freshman, and Middle School divisions will receive medals.
I am registered as unattached but now I want to register under a team/club and run with a relay, how do I do that?
Unfortunately once you are registered as unattached, you are no longer able to switch to a team/club and you’ll risk forfeiting your registration fee. We highly recommend that if you may run on a relay with a team, that your coach register your individual event and relay event under the team/clubs account.
Can I run in a relay with athletes from other high schools?
No. All relays must be made up of athletes from the same high school.
What do I do if my athlete improves their mark from their initial registration?
Coaches/Parents are responsible for updating their athlete’s seed times up until the end of late registration in order to place their athlete in the appropriate section. Once registration is closed we are not able to accommodate updated seed times.
What happens if I lose an item during race weekend?
New Balance and the event management team is not responsible for any lost or stolen items, including your NBN backpack. Please do NOT leave any items unattended while at the meet.
I am interested in covering the meet. Where do I apply for a media credential?
The Media Credential Request form will be available here in Spring 2026 Once you fill out the form someone from our team will reach out closer to the event.