​CHEBOYGAN — Cross country meets will be getting underway soon for Cheboygan-area teams.  Whether it’s boys or girls, there will be plenty of area runners to watch this fall.  AREA XC RUNNERS TO WATCH: The Cheboygan-area high school cross country runners to watch in 2026AREA VOLLEYBALL STARS TO WATCH: Meet the Cheboygan-area high school volleyball stars to watch in 2026Here’s your chance to vote on which Cheboygan-area runner will have the best 2026 campaign, with boys and girls featured in this poll. The poll opens on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and closes at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27. Voting is unlimited until 9 p.m. on Thursday. Just refresh the page after each time you vote to be able to vote as often as you’d like.  Here’s a look at this season’s candidates:  Daily Tribune 2026 Preseason Runner of the Year Candidates