Spring track offerings

Elementary, Middle, and High School Options

Youth

Grades 2-8; ages 7-14
Jan 19- April 12
$450 full season
To see more information on our Youth program CLICK HERE

High School

Grades 9-12
Jan 3- Feb 20
$225 half season
This option has an individualized approach that works with athletes to develop and maintain speed & endurance, while preparing for the upcoming spring high school track season.
To see more information about our High School our program CLICK HERE

Practices

3 in-person practices/week:

Jan-Apr: 4:30–5:45pm (Mon / Tue / Thu)

In-person focus on strength, nutrition, mental prep, and race tactics
Data-driven training: performance metrics and race goal tracking

High school and upper level middle school athletes will be given additional supplemental and individualized workouts as part of their complete training plan.

**Select which season/option on registration form.

Spring Track 2026

Overview

Season Structure

A youth running team gathers on a pathway before a race in a suburban area.

Spring Track Program (Ages 7-18)
Whether new to running or an elite athlete, EDT provides a supportive, growth-focused environment to build confidence, skills, and performance. Train for distance events (800m -5k) while improving endurance, speed, and race-day readiness. Opportunities include indoor, outdoor, and national-level competitions.

Join Anytime – Start training with us whenever you’re ready!

Sibling Discount: $100 off each additional athlete (full season only; excludes high school prep/prorated dues)

Season Structure

A cross-country team huddles before a race outdoors.

Schedule/Training

13 full weeks of individualized, age-appropriate coaching
3 in-person practices/week: Mon/Tue/Thu, 4:30–5:45 pm (attend at least 2 each week)
Optional weekly plan: strength, core, plyometrics, and extra runs tailored to ability
In-person focus on strength, nutrition, mental prep, and race tactics
Data-driven training: performance metrics and race goal tracking

Philosophy

Season Structure

Philosophy

Youth cross country team huddling before a race.

Elevated Distance Training (EDT)
EDT builds confidence and growth for new runners while pushing elite athletes to excel. Our programs, including specialized spring sessions, focus on effort, accountability, and enjoyment—while focusing on distance track events.

Prerequisites:

Age 7+
Genuine interest in running and improvement
Ability to run 800m (½ mile) without walking

Contact us for full program details or help choosing the right training block for your athlete.

Training

Locations

For our spring running program, we will rotate training between locations that are within 5-10 minutes of Southlands Shopping Center and Aurora Reservoir, including Red Tailed Hawk Park, Boulder Park, Anchor Point Park, Fox Ridge Middle School, and Polk Park. These locations are ideal for distance track events and will support our Elevated Distance Training efforts.

*Practices may be shifted/canceled when close to a race

**Training specifics are loaded into the team app, available upon joining the team.

***Subject to change

Schedule- Indoor & Outdoor Meets/Races

2/7- Colorado Classic Pre-Season; Outdoor

2/12- EDT Team Race

2/21- Washburn "Be Your Best #3"- Topeka, KS ; Indoor(details below)

3/1- "That Dam Run" 5k/10k- Greenwood Village; Outdoor

3/12- EDT Team Race

3/20-21- Texas Distance Festival- Southlake, TX

4/2- EDT Team Race

4/12 Boulder Track Series #1 @ Niwot HS; Outdoor

*As the spring running program kicks off, there will also be several EDT races and possible other distance track events added to the schedule.

* All Events Subject to Change

**Information on additional team races and events are loaded into our team app; access granted at registration.

Spring Travel Meet Opportunities

We're excited to offer two amazing opportunities this Spring for athletes to travel and compete in distance track events at the national level! Both meets are completely optional and independent—you do not need to attend one to participate in the other.

1. Washburn “Be Your Best #3” – February 21, 2026

Topeka, KS

This 1-day indoor meet takes place at the brand-new Washburn facility and is open to all athletes who are interested and able to travel. It's a great way to experience fun competition in a high-quality venue, perfect for those participating in our Elevated Distance Training.

No team fee required – just a small meet registration cost and your own travel expenses.

2. Texas Distance Festival – Spring Break (March 20-21, 2026)

Southlake, TX

Join us for a 2-day evening outdoor meet at Carroll High School, Texas, proudly sponsored by Hoka. This event welcomes school-aged distance runners to compete against some of the fastest youth athletes in the country. Year after year, top U.S. youth marks are set at this meet!

Event Schedule:

Friday: Choice of 3200m or 800m races
Saturday: Mile and 800m races

No team fee required—just a small meet registration cost and your own travel expenses.

Interested? Contact us for full details and a sample itinerary for our spring running program!