Winners and runner up qualifies for the semi-finals.

In a normal year, 9,000 runners qualify for Boston, and 3,000 bandits join during the race.

In 2007, it was decided that the runners must qualify, by running qualifying races beforehand gaining points.

Both cross country teams often qualify for states, and many runners qualify as individuals.

A men and women's individual runner has never qualified for the meet.

The group winners and best runner up would qualify for the semi finals.

In addition to the 31 teams, 38 individual runners qualify for the national championship.

Teams and individual runners qualify for the championship at regional competitions approximately a week before the national championships.

In addition to the 24 teams, 16 individual runners qualify for the national championship.

In addition to the 32 teams, 56 individual runners qualify for the national championship.