2025 Junior Olympics Cross-Country
COST $339
Our Fit180 Junior Olympic Cross Country Program is for competitive endurance XC athletes ready to take their training to the next level. The JO XC program culminates each December when more than 3,000 youth cross country runners hit the course to compete in either the USATF JO National Championship meet or the AAU National Championship meet. AAU Nationals this year will be on December 6th in Knoxville, TN! Athletes that don’t qualify for Nationals can still compete at the Brooks South XC Championships meet at McAlpine on November 29.
Start Date:
October 27- Dec 13
Practice Location:
Charlotte Latin School
9502 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
Days
- Charlotte Latin: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Practice Time:
4:45 – 6:15
Meets:
- November 2: Middle School Age Group Championship
Ivey Redmon Park, Kernersville, NC - November 16: USATF NC Jr Olympics Qualifying Meet – Required Meet to qualify for Nationals
Ivey Redmon Park, Kernersville, NC - November 29: Brooks South XC Championships (Not included in Cost-$30)
McAlpine Creek Park Matthews, NC - December 6: *Optional* AAU Nationals- No qualifier meet needed (Extra $60 plus AAU membership $20)
Knoxville, TN - December 13: USATF Junior Olympics XC Nationals Championship
Shelbyville , IN
2025 Elementary Cross Country
COST: $185
Our Elementary XC program is perfect for our younger athletes looking for a fun program that will introduce them to the sport of Cross Country running. We provide structured training in a fun and competitive team atmosphere. We train together as a team twice a week and will target 2 local cross-country style races. Come join our Fit180 elementary team and catch our passion for training and racing at a young age.
Our certified trainers are committed to providing quality coaching and effective workouts.
Our Next Program is Sept 3 – Oct 11
Who: Fall – Grades 3th – 5th
What: Training for 2k Trail Races
Where: Marvin Efird Park
Time: 4:30-5:45
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Meets:
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- September 13- Marvin Ridge Mavericks 2K @ Marvin Ridge Middle School
- September 20- Hare and Hound Meet @ McAlpine Creek Park 2K Championship @ 11:35
- October 11-Run Cabarrus Invitational @ Frank Liske Park @ 9:00am
2025 Cross Country @ Charlotte Latin
COST: $299 (includes race jersey)
Fit180 is excited to partner with Charlotte Latin to bring you Talon's XC program powered by Fit180 Athletics. Talon's XC is a stepping stone preparing athletes for the next step in their running journey. Athletes will train together three days a week and target 4-5 local 2K and 3K cross-country style meets. Training consists of dynamic warm-up, endurance running, intervals, form drills, relays, core, stretching, race strategy, nutrition, and mental awareness. Our certified trainers are committed to providing quality coaching and effective workouts in a fun environment .
Program Dates:
August 27 – October 11
Locations and Practice Times:
- Charlotte Latin School: 5:00-6:30pm
Days:
Monday/ Wednesday/ Thursday
Meets:
Tentative 2025 Meet Schedule
Aug 30- Cougar XC Invite location TBD
Sept 13- Marvin Ridge Invitational@ Marvin Ridge: Races from 8:00 am- 11:00
Sept 20- Hare and Hounds@ McAlpine Creek Park: Boys 10:55, Girls 11:15
Oct 2nd- CCS Invitational Meet @McAlpine Creek Park: Race @ 4:15pm
Oct 8th- County Meet @ McAlpine Creek Park: Times Boys 5:15/ Girls 5:35 (6th-8th grade only)
Oct 11th- Run Cabarrus Invitational @ Frank Liske Park
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- 8:30am Elementary 2K boys and girls
- 8:50am Girls MS Open 3K
- 9:15am Boys MS Open 3k
- 9:40 am Girls MS 3K Championship
- 10:05am Boys MS 3k Championship
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Coaches:
Our coaches are RRCA Certified Run coaches.
2025 Cross Country
COST: $239
Plus Uniform. Singlets – $40
Cross Country programs consist of long distance running; 3K at the middle school level. Runners compete and train on a variety of terrains; trails, road, field and track and sometimes lots of mud! Training consist of endurance running, speed drills, form drills, core strengthening, stretching, race strategy, nutrition, and mental awareness.
Dates:
Standard Program
Aug 27 – Oct 11
Locations and Practice Times:
- South Charlotte MS: 3:45- 5:15 pm
NOTE: If this time is inconvenient, please check our Cross Country Talons program which starts at 5:00, at Charlotte Latin.
Days:
Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays
Meets:
Tentative 2025 Meet Schedule
Aug 30th- Cougar XC Invite @Jesse Helms Park : MS varsity Boys 9:05, MS varsity Girls 9:20, JV Boys and Girls 9:40
Sept 13th- Marvin Ridge Invitational@ Marvin Ridge: Races from 8:00 am- 11:00
Sept 20th- Hare and Hounds@ McAlpine Creek Park: Boys 10:55, Girls 11:15
Oct 2nd- CCS Invitational Meet @McAlpine Creek Park: Race @ 4:15pm
Oct 8th- County Meet @ McAlpine Creek Park: Boys 5:15, Girls 5:35
Oct 11th- Run Cabarrus Invitational @ Frank Liske Park
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- 8:30am Elementary 2K
- 8:50am Girls MS Open 3k
- 9::15am Boys MS Open 3k
- 9:40 am Girls MS 3k Championship
- 10:05am Boys MS 3k Championship
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Optional Meets: These meets are for advanced athletes looking for more competition and travel race opportunities. These may be on your own or with small groups
Sept 6th-Friday Night Lights @ Ivey Redmon/ Kernersville: Girls 5:10, Boys 5:30
Oct 4th-Great America XC meet @ Wake Med Soccer Complex/ Cary, NC: Girls 4:15, Boys 4:40
Oct 18th- NC Runners MS XC Festival @ Ivey Redmon/ Kernersville: Races from 10:00-12:00am
Coaches:
Our coaches are RRCA Certified Run coaches.
**For best experience athletes should enter the program being able to run 1-2 miles non-stop.