10/30/26 - RICHMOND RED DEVILS – DASH IS STATE FINALS BOUND!
By Kevin Handley | Oct 30, 2026 9:07 AM
Richmond junior Dash Thacker is ready to take on Indiana's best at the 2026 IHSAA Boys Cross Country State Finals this Saturday, October 31, in Terre Haute! When asked about his favorite song, Dash selected: "Gonna Fly Now" by Bill Conti The iconic theme from Rocky is a fitting choice for a runner who has worked all season to reach the biggest stage in Indiana high school cross country! 2026 IHSAA CROSS COUNTRY STATE FINALS Saturday, October 31, 2026 Boys Race: 1:00 PM ET Location: LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course 599 S. Tabortown Road Terre Haute, IN 47803 Richmond Starting Lane: #43 DASH THACKER – JUNIOR 2026 All-NCC 2026 NCC Runner-Up – 2nd Place 2026 IHSAA Sectional Runner-Up – 2nd Place 2026 IHSAA Regional – 20th Place | 15:47.1 2026 IHSAA State Qualifier Dash has been instrumental in helping Richmond capture its first NCC Championship in more than 20 years and the 2026 IHSAA Sectional Championship! Alongside teammate Cale Newton, Dash becomes one of the first Richmond boys cross country runners to qualify for the State Finals since 2003! Under the leadership of NCC Coach of the Year Hunter Lambright, the Red Devils are making history! SPECTATOR INFORMATION Gates Open: 9:30 AM ET Admission: $15 per person Children ages 5 and younger admitted FREE. Digital tickets only. TICKETS: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=213164&p=326975 COURSE MAP: https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/LVGXC%20Map%202026.pdf RESULTS: https://in.milesplit.com/meets/772823-ihsaa-cross-country-state-championships-2026/results Good luck, Dash! Your Richmond Red Devils family is cheering you on as you chase greatness at STATE! GONNA FLY NOW. STATE FINALS. LET'S GO, DASH! #RichmondRedDevils #RichmondXC #StateBound #IHSAAStateFinals #DashThacker #CrossCountry #RoadToState #RHSXC #WeRRRichmond #SIDKLH