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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.
Details:
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 4:30-5:45pm
*we ask that athletes attend at least 2 of the 3 each week.
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/Nationals.
WE WELCOME ATHLETES AT ANY POINT OF THE SEASON.
DON'T WAIT, JOIN TODAY!
Cost $450/season
*families enrolling multiple athletes will receive $100 discount for second+ athlete(s)
Locations- We will rotate between the following locations and others close by (all within 5-10 minutes of Southlands Mall)
Boulder Park- Powhaton and New Castle: Southshore neighborhood @ Aurora Res.
Fox Ridge Middle School- @ the track
Red Tailed Hawk Park- Aurora Pkwy and Hinsdale
Arapahoe Fairgrounds- Harvest & Quincy
Anchor Point Park- Robertsdale Way & Costilla Dr.
*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
SESSION 1-
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 (we host, please plan to attend!)
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; Colorado Springs
11/15 - Colorado State Youth XC Championships @Aurora Sports Park
*dates/events are subject to change
**race registration fees not included in season dues
Postseason Cross Country Session :
Ready to take your experience to the next level?
Join us for Session 2 of the cross country season! This portion is for athletes of ALL ages and abilities, but they must plan to travel to Nationals in Knoxville, TN on December 6th.
This is where the real fun happens, where bonds grow stronger, and memories are made. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
What You'll Get:
Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:20-5:30pm
Saturdays from 8:00-9:30am
*Travel accommodations not included
**High School athletes welcome/encouraged to join for Session 2
***Athletes must complete full training session to complete at Nationals (they cannot only race)
Cost- TBD
*All session 2 athletes will need to purchase a separate AAU membership to participate at the national meet. Details sent separately.
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.