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Please send an email to walnutcreekrunclub at gmail dot com if you have any questions.
Please send an email to walnutcreekrunclub at gmail dot com if you have any questions.
Welcome to the St. Mary CYO Cross Country Team webpage!
(all information subject to change)
The cross country season is from August 15 to October 20. We invite all parents and children to join us.
(all information subject to change)
The cross country season is from August 15 to October 20. We invite all parents and children to join us.
- First practice from 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm on 8/15/2025.
- 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: 8/31/2025.
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
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Children should either have an early dinner or a more substantial snack before 4:30PM.
Parent Volunteers
Parents of K-2 participants must attend practices with them. All parents are strongly encouraged to join us at practices as course marshals or runners/hikers. Just show up and let the coaches know, no need to sign up.
Under TeamSnap Assignments, sign up for:
- 1x Meet or Practice Popsicle Angel - bring enough popsicles for end of practice or meet
- 2x Meet Volunteer - assist the organizers at the meets
- 1x Meet Parent - assist the coaches with the team at meets
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
