Spikes on Pavement

Sure! But get to training with your spikes on the concrete right now, hit the 'crete as they used to say!

Nothing sounds worse than spikes on gravel or pavement. Run in your trail running shoes with good traction.

Do not run any distance on concrete with spikes. It's fine if you're just crossing a cart path or something, but you will not be able to run normally at all. Asphalt is slightly better because at least you'll get some grip, even though the spikes won't sink in much.

This is what "spikeless spikes"/waffles/covered spikes are made for. Almost every model of XC spike comes in a version that has a rubberized outsole and no actual spike holes. They're for courses that have significant stretches on concrete (very common in California). If you don't own a pair, they're actually worth getting. Even if you don't race in these conditions often, they're great for practice and for road races. I still wear a pair that I got over 10 years ago.

For courses that have gravel or concrete I prefer a low profile trail running shoe, like the Inov-8 X-Talon 190 or the Hoka Evo Jaws.

Thanks for replies. I appreciate advice. Have learned ton from this board.

Spikes on pavement sounds worse than nails on a chalkboard. OP, just wear flats.

Is this meet that you speak of the Bill Kehoe invitational/south sound invite? My school is one of the hosts. If so, I train on that concrete hill all the time and would never wear spikes on it. I’m going with a pair of flats

Dont run in sneakers dawg find a pair of LT streak 3s and use em for this race and your speedwork later.

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No. Not that one. It is at a local course.

I used to have blanks that I could screw into my spikes, if you like the shoes you could try that.

I really wouldn't wear spikes for that - flats or a lighter trail shoe like everyone is saying.