Fall XC EXT: Track & Trail Days
Tuesday & Thursday (Track)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Trail)
Select Saturday or Sunday Long Runs (Trail)
Intermediate/Advanced Runners*
4th-12th Grade
*On the days we meet on the trails, athletes will do longer continuous style runs. Therefore, they need to be able to run at least 25-30 minutes without stopping to register for the competitive option.
Tuesday & Thursday (Track)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Trail)
Select Saturday or Sunday Long Runs (Trail)
Intermediate/Advanced Runners*
4th-12th Grade
*On the days we meet on the trails, athletes will do longer continuous style runs. Therefore, they need to be able to run at least 25-30 minutes without stopping to register for the competitive option.
Tuesday & Thursday (Track)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Trail)
Select Saturday or Sunday Long Runs (Trail)
Intermediate/Advanced Runners*
4th-12th Grade
*On the days we meet on the trails, athletes will do longer continuous style runs. Therefore, they need to be able to run at least 25-30 minutes without stopping to register for the competitive option.
In late fall, temperatures drop, athletes improve, and key cross-country races occur statewide and nationally. The Fall XC Extension is a 9-week program for kids to keep training and compete in events like the North Carolina State Meet, AAU XC National Championship, and Footlocker South Regional Championship, along with other championship races. This session supports athletes preparing for post-season races or building fitness for winter/spring sports. While we encourage regular attendance, daily participation is not required. However, those aiming for our national championship teams should plan to attend as often as their schedules allow..
DATES: October 21 - December 20 (athletes finishing their school teams can join earlier)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Track Days (2x Week)
Tues, Thurs: 5:30-7:00 PM
Mills Park Middle School Track
Trail Days (3x Week)
Mon, Wed, Fri: 4:30-6:00 PM
Rotating between The American Tobacco Trail (White Oak Church Entrance) and Umstead Park (Old Reedy Creek Trailhead)
Group Long Run (1x Week, no meet scheduled)
Sat: 7:00-9:00 AM
Umstead Park (Old Reedy Creek Trailhead)
FALL XC EXTENSION RACE SCHEDULE
October 19: NC Runners Middle School XC State Meet-2 Mile (included), Kernersville (Ivey Redmon); 5th-8th grade only
November 3: NC Age-Group XC Championships (included), Greensboro (Hagan Stone)
November 9: Middle School XC Team Championships-3K ($30+), Louisville (EP Tom Sawyer); 5th-8th grade only
November 16: Charger Two Mile Tune-Up ($30), Cary (Cary Academy)
November 23: Nike NXR Southeast Community Race-5K ($30), Cary (Wake Med Soccer Park)
November 28: Leesville Community Turkey Trot-5K ($15), Raleigh
November 30: Footlocker South Regional Championship (included), Charlotte (McAlpine)
December 7: AAU National XC Championships (included), Charlotte (McAlpine)
December 14: Dashing Thru The Glow-5K (Additional $35), Wilmington
Notes:
There is no qualification standard/race to participate in any of the races listed above.
Additional costs for travel
Athletes compeing on our either of our National Championship races (11/3 & 12/7) must purchase the new WOL Triangle Nike championship kit ($100)
Race attendance is encouraged but not required. However, 5th-8th grade athletes who want to compete in the 11/9 in Louisville should plan to also compete at AAU Nationals on 12/14.
We will send out more information about the travel plans to Louisville
FALL XC EXTENSION TEAM SOCIALS
October 19 - Halloween social at Phillips Farm
October 26 - Halloween-themed practice
November 17 - Friendsgiving Team/Family Dinner
December 17 - WOL Triangle Eggnog Challenge
December 19 - WOL Triangle Christmas party
Note: Our socials usually require an extra fee or ask that you help supply some of the food and supplies.