***UPDATES***
5/17/2025 - Click on the button to register. Please send an email to walnutcreekrunclub at gmail dot com if you have any questions.
Follow this PROGRAM to get your athlete ready for Cross Country.
5/17/2025 - Click on the button to register. Please send an email to walnutcreekrunclub at gmail dot com if you have any questions.
Follow this PROGRAM to get your athlete ready for Cross Country.
Welcome to the St. Mary CYO Cross Country Team webpage!
(all information subject to change)
The cross country season is from August 11 to October 17 (TBC). We invite all parents and children to join us.
(all information subject to change)
The cross country season is from August 11 to October 17 (TBC). We invite all parents and children to join us.
- First practice from 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm on TBC.
- We accept children from grades K through 8. Parent participation is required for children in grades K - 2.
- The focus is on having fun while being challenged exploring the trails, also building endurance and gaining some speed along the way.
- Being consistent helps adaptation in running, hence for attendance:
- a minimum of two practices a week (athletes with other sports, let's chat);
- to qualify for the Diocesan Meet, athletes must attend at least one of three practice meets.
- Meet distances for grades K-2 are about 0.5 mi, grades 3-8 are about a mile.
- Last day to register: 8/24/2025.
Practice Schedule
Registration Fees
$100 first child / $90 second sibling / $80 third+ sibling
$20 for youth sized shirt, $30 for adult sized shirt
Volunteer Deposit - $100/child, included in registration fees.
If volunteer requirements are met (see below), the deposit will be refunded at the end of the season.
Practices
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Main Playground/Blacktop @ Indian Valley Elementary School and Shell Ridge Open Space
Google Maps Direction: 598 Marshall Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Children should have a light snack after school.
Parent Coaches & Volunteers
Sign ups for volunteer positions will be via Signup Genius. We request that every family volunteer with us in the following capacity:
- 1x Popsicle Angel - bring enough popsicles for end of practice and/or meet
- 1x Meet Volunteer - assist the Diocese with directing runners on at meets
- 1x Meet Parent - assist the coaches with the team at meets
A) Team Parent (coordinate end of season party, coaches' gifts, post meet dinners etc);
B) Assistant Coaches (run/hike with children)
Communications
- All communications are made via the TeamSnap emails.
- Practice will be cancelled if the temperature (Accuweather) and/or AQI (Purple Air) reach 100 and above.
Gear
- positive attitude
- personal water bottle (labeled with child's name)
- appropriate running shoes
- weather appropriate clothing
- come with sun protection on
Diocese of Oakland CYO Cross Country
Link to webpage: oakdiocese.org/cyo-cross-country
End of Season Pizza Party
5 pm - 6 pm, Monday, 10/20/2025 @ Indian Valley Elementary School
