For more cross country information, please view our main cross country page and Cross Country Program Guide.
We are in need of dedicated parent coaches. Each season we rely on 3 – 4 parent coaches to help manage practice and keep athletes safe on the trails. The program is not possible without these individuals. No experience necessary! Please email running@sycva.com if interested.
Linda Cherry
SYC Running Commissioner
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Our summer 2025 cross country conditioning program will be expanded from one day per week (previously just Sundays) to both Sunday mornings from 9:00am to 10:30am at the South Run Rec Center shed area by the trail and on Thursday evenings at the Morrissett building (8706 Morrissett Drive) from 7:00-8:00pm. Thursday evenings will be divided into running drills/strength training (40 minutes) and running related topics (i.e. nutrition, hydration, racing strategies, and other aspects that impact running training).
At the end of the season, we will have an end of the season race (800m or 1600m for younger runners and 5k (3.1 miles) open to any runners who want to run this distance. This will be the same format as last summer’s program race day.
This program is open to K through 8th grade. Athletes across age groups will participate in the full duration of practices together; divided into small groups according to grade/ability (generally K-3, 4-6, and 7-8, respectively).
Singlets are $20.00. If you have one that fits from previous years, that is fine. You do not need to purchase another one.
The week of the first session, a general training plan for the month of August will also be provided for three different ability groups.
Season Dates
- August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 and 31st (Race Date)
- Once posted, the full schedule can be found on HERE (scroll down).
Registration Fee
$100
Late registration begins July 15. No extra charge for late registration.
Ages
Boys and Girls: Grades K-8
Days/Times
- Sundays, 9AM-10:30AM
- Thursdays, 7PM-8PM
Location
Sundays will be held at South Run Park Trail and Thursdays will be at the SYC Facility located at 8706 Morrissette Dr Springfield, VA 22152.
Sports Equipment/Uniform Items
| Equipment/Uniform | Provided by SYC | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Running Shoes | No | Yes |
Note: Information is subject to change.