Cross Country Invitational
Larry & Penny Thompson Park
October 30, 2026
Event Details
On Thursday, October 30th, the Junior Orange Bowl will host the 29th Annual Cross-Country Invitational at Larry and Penny Thompson Park in South Dade, Florida. The event gives each distance runner the opportunity to shine and showcase their hard work, time and dedication in training for this recognized meet. Nicklaus Children's Hospital's athletics trainers are on site to manage any athlete needs.
Please contact crosscountry@jrorangebowl.org with any questions or inquiries.
CROSS COUNTRY CHAIR
Charlie Rua
Carlos serves as a Board Member At-Large and is Chair of the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Tournament. Carlos is the Managing Director of Agency Sales for AmTrust Title. A business executive and attorney with more than 20 years of experience, he oversees sales, marketing, business development, and Florida operations for the organization. His legal and business background spans title insurance, commercial real estate, corporate transactions, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives, advising both domestic and international businesses. Carlos brings extensive leadership, legal expertise, and industry experience to the Junior Orange Bowl.