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Are you ready to run, have fun, and compete with confidence?
Our Youth Cross Country Program is open to all athletes ages 7+, from first-time runners to experienced competitors. Whether you're just discovering your love for running or striving to reach elite levels, this program is built for you! From local meets to national championships, we help runners shine at every level.
What You'll Get:
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 4:30-5:45pm
Prerequisites:
**Fall Session 1 is only for 1st-8th graders.
High school athletes should compete with their home high school.
We welcome high schoolers for Session 2.
WE WELCOME ATHLETES AT ANY POINT OF THE SEASON.
DON'T WAIT, JOIN TODAY!
Cost $450
Postseason Cross Country Training Session :
Ready to go beyond the finish line? This exclusive postseason running program is designed for committed athletes with their eyes set on the State, Regional, and National championships. All ages and ability levels are welcome and encouraged to participate.
What You'll Get:
Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:20-5:30pm
Saturdays from 8:00-9:30am
*Travel accommodations not included
**All athletes are eligible to participate in State and Regional meets, but must qualify for Nationals. If athletes do not qualify for Nationals, they are still encouraged to train through the end of the season.
**High School athletes welcome/encouraged to join for Session 2
Cost- $375
*see below for specifics on schedule
*All session 2 athletes will need to purchase a separate $30 USATF membership to participate in State/Regional/National meets.
Locations- practices will rotate between :
Boulder Park-off of Powhaton and New Castle: Southshore neighborhood @ Aurora Res.
Fox Ridge Middle School- on the track
Red Tailed Hawk Park- Aurora Pkwy and Hinsdale
Arapahoe Fairgrounds- Harvest & Quincy
*Practices may be shifted/canceled when close to a race
**Training specifics are loaded into team app, available upon joining of the team.
***Subject to change
9/6- EDT Great XC Pancake Race (Team scrimmage only)
9/28- Colorado Coyote Invitational @ Dekoevand Park
10/4- Boulder Mountain Warrior XC Challenge
10/12- EDT XC Showdown @ Aurora Sports Park ( ALL EDT athletes required to participate)
10/19- Expo Park XC Race
10/27- CT Be Kind/Breast Cancer Run- 1 mile Road Race (Parents welcome/encouraged to participate)
11/8- Kokopelli Invite/USATF State Meet
11/?- Regionals (New Mexico); Top 25 individuals/top 5 teams in each division advance to Nationals.
12/? - Location TBD; Nationals
**dates/events are subject to change and still a work in progres.
Families/members are required to download our free team app. This is how we share information regarding news, updates, schedules, and changes during the season. The app is totally free and this is where you can find the season practice/meet schedule.
Daily at practice, athletes should always have: weather appropriate clothing, water bottle, digital wrist watch to keep time, and quality running shoes.
Visit our Team Gear page if you wish to see offerings for athletes and families. We take orders for the first week of each season and orders typically take about a week to deliver.
*Athletes who choose to participate in cross country/track races that we attend as a team must have a team racing jersey and either a hoodie or long sleeve warm-up shirt. These items are not required if only training and attending inter-squad races. We are happy to advise on racing shoes for those interested.
In order to practice with the team or participate in events, all athletes must be fully cleared which includes:
1) Registration form completed including the WAIVER AGREEMENT
2) Season Fees paid in full (see the season registration page you wish to join)
3) Refunds will only be given prior to the start of season due to staffing. Once season has started, there will be no refunds issued. Gear will be disbursed after payment is collected.
***Elevated Distance Training reserves the right to refuse or terminate its relationship with any athlete, at any time, for any reason, without promise of performance or resolution.