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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2025
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Leon County Seeks Art Submissions for Trail-Themed Exhibition Celebrating 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships
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Leon County Government |
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All Trails Lead to Leon County Exhibition Call for Artists |
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Submissions due by Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. EST |
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Submit artwork online to participate. |
In celebration of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships on January 10, 2026, Leon County Government invites residents of all ages to submit artwork for the upcoming exhibition All Trails Lead to Leon County. The exhibit will be on display at the Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue, from December 2, 2025, through January 11, 2026.
For more information and to submit artwork for consideration, visit LeonCountyFL.gov/WXC26. Citizens may also visit any library location for assistance with their online application.
As the Capital of Cross Country, Tallahassee-Leon County is home to the internationally recognized cross country course at Leon County’s Apalachee Regional Park, the venue for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships. On January 10, 2026, the world’s top runners will compete on this renowned course, marking the event’s first return to the United States in more than 30 years. To honor this global moment and its ties to the community, the exhibition will showcase local artwork inspired by running, trails, and the natural beauty of Leon County.
The public is invited to attend the opening reception of the All Trails Lead to Leon County exhibition on Saturday, December 6, from 1-2 p.m. at the Leon County Main Library. Light refreshments will be provided.
Leon County is presenting programs, exhibitions, and resources leading up to the championships. Learn more about the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 at VisitTallahassee.com/WXC26.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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