Fall Classic — Editorial Coverage
Fall Classic
Invitational 2026
Free social-sized downloads · $25 full-res (volume discounts available) · 25% of every sale to the WSCCCA Scholarship Fund
- Event
- Fall Classic Invitational — High School Cross Country
- Date
- Location
- PLU Meadows Disc Golf Course, Tacoma, Washington · Host: Franklin Pierce High School
- Photographer
- Russell Moore — Editorial sports photographer, Pacific Northwest
- Coverage
- Varsity boys, varsity girls and JV boys — editorial selects. Not covered: JV girls, 1K kids, 5K Citizens
- Gallery
- Live on ShootProof — free social-sized downloads, $25 full-res files, and print packages; 25% of every purchase to the WSCCCA Scholarship Fund
Post-Race — 2026 Season
Varsity boys, varsity girls, JV boys.
This one wasn't on my calendar. I added it late and covered three races: varsity boys, varsity girls and JV boys. I did not shoot the JV girls race, the 1K kids race, or the 5K Citizens race — if your athlete ran one of those, they won't be in this gallery.
What I shot was the racing itself — editorial, free-range, for the culture. Olympia's Quenton Lanese won the varsity boys race and White River's Paeton Poelman won the varsity girls race.
Franklin Pierce hosted the 5th annual Fall Classic at PLU Meadows Disc Golf Course in Tacoma. The gallery is a curated set of selects from the three races I covered, publishing as the edit wraps.
Your athlete might be in it. That's the honest deal — and it's exactly why commissions exist for the next one.
- EditorialCoverage followed the narrative of the races — no roster obligations.
- CuratedA tight set of selects, not a volume archive. Every frame earned its place.
- Next timeThe only way to guarantee your athlete: a private commission, booked before race day.
The Gallery Is Live — Selects Publishing Now
Saturday's selects are going up as the edit wraps — check back over the coming days as the full set lands. How to get your photos: click "Add to Cart" on any photo, select "Digitals," and choose your file — a free social-sized digital ($0 — perfect for phone and social; no payment needed, just your name and email, which is what keeps these free) or a $25 full-resolution digital — original quality, print-ready, yours forever. Want several photos or prints? Add everything to your cart and check out once — and email me before checkout if you're buying a bunch: volume discounts are available.
WIAA-credentialed · SafeSport certified · $1M liability insured · filing for DyeStat & WestcoastXC. Want guaranteed coverage at an upcoming meet? Commission slots are open for the rest of the season →
From Saturday
The meet, in frame
Early selects from race day — the full set is publishing on ShootProof. View the gallery →
Project 29Micah is a freshman — part of the Class of 2030 I'm tracking all season. Follow the freshman class on Project 29 →
Now Live
The Documentary Gallery
Gallery live — selects uploading
Photos from the 2026 Fall Classic Invitational are publishing now — a curated set of selects from the varsity boys, varsity girls and JV boys races. This is not a bib-searchable volume archive, and inclusion was never guaranteed. Personal use licensing; media and commercial use by arrangement.
How to get your photos: click "Add to Cart" on any photo, select "Digitals," and choose your file — a free social-sized digital ($0, perfect for phone and social media — no payment needed, just your name and email; that's what keeps these free) or a $25 full-resolution digital (original quality, print-ready, yours forever). Want several photos or prints? Add everything to your cart and check out once — and email me before checkout for a volume discount on bigger orders.
And 25% of every purchase goes directly to the WSCCCA Coaches Scholarship Fund — every download, every package, every print.
If you enjoy the photos, it would mean the world to me if you took a quick second to leave a 5-star Google review to support my work.
View the Selects on ShootProof →Usage Rights & Commercial Restrictions
Free downloads are provided as a courtesy for athletes and their families, for personal, non-commercial use on personal social media accounts. Full Terms & Conditions.
Media, brands, and NIL accounts: free downloads are strictly prohibited from use by media outlets, aggregate pages, commercial brands, or in connection with any NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) promotional announcements. Unauthorized commercial, editorial, or promotional use without a paid licensing agreement will result in legal action and retroactive commercial invoicing. Licensing inquiries: russell@russell-moore.com.
Coaches, ADs, and booster clubs: complimentary team photo access is available in exchange for a photo credit and backlink. Email me to set it up.
Want guaranteed photos of your athlete next time? Three commission slots are open for the SPSL 4A Championship, Oct 22 →
Straight Answers
FAQ
Where are the photos from the Fall Classic?
In the ShootProof gallery, linked above. Curated selects are publishing as the edit wraps — check back over the coming days as the full set lands.
Which races are in the gallery?
Varsity boys, varsity girls and JV boys. The JV girls race, the 1K kids race and the 5K Citizens race were not covered.
Is there a photo of every athlete in the gallery?
No. Coverage was editorial and followed the story of the races I shot, not the roster. The gallery is a curated set of selects — not a bib-searchable volume archive, and inclusion was never guaranteed.
Can I buy downloads or prints?
Yes — and some are free. In the gallery, click "Add to Cart" on any photo, select "Digitals," and choose a free social-sized digital ($0 — no payment needed, just your name and email) or a $25 full-resolution digital (original quality, print-ready). Print packages are available at checkout too, and bigger orders qualify for a volume discount — email me before checkout. And 25% of every gallery purchase goes directly to the Washington State Cross Country Coaches Association (WSCCCA) Coaches Scholarship Fund.
Can I use the photos commercially?
Gallery images are licensed for personal use. Media, school, and commercial licensing is available — get in touch through the main site.
My athlete ran JV girls — are there photos?
Not from me. I did not shoot the JV girls race. The meet's syllabus listed r-bphoto.com as the place to purchase photos from the event.
Can I book guaranteed photos of my athlete at an upcoming meet?
Yes. Book a Guaranteed Coverage Commission before race day — slots are capped per meet and close 48 hours before the gun. Claim a slot for the next one →
Does any of the money go anywhere besides your business?
Yes. 25% of every gallery purchase — downloads, packages, and prints — goes directly to the WSCCCA Coaches Scholarship Fund. Same pledge on commissions: for every commission booked at $350 or more directly through russell-moore.com, $87.50 per booking goes to the fund. This applies across Russell's 2026 season coverage, through Leagues and Districts.
