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No Entry Fee! Ribbons to all Runners!
The Centre Region Youth Cross-Country Program
The Nittany Valley Running Club, Centre Region Park and Recreation, and the State College Area School District are sponsors for cross-country races for Centre Region youth, ages 14 and under. The program began in Fall 1999, and we've had more than 100 kids participating each year. Participation is free!
The Centre Region Youth X-C schedule typically permits two to four meets a year on the new State College High School XC course in Circleville Park on Saturday mornings in September or October. This Fall, our schedule has three meets:
- Saturday, September 10th
- Saturday, October 1st
- Saturday, October 22nd
The new State College High School course is at Circleville Park, 3225
Circleville Road, Patton Township. Signup will be on the morning of each race; Parent/Guardian signature required! Please save us some time at the registration desk by filling out out this release form, which once submitted is good for all races in this year's series.
New This Year: There will be an All-Comers Cross-Country 5K in conjunction with the October 1st Youth Cross-Country Meet. It's no-fee, no-frills (no T-shirts, awards, or age group prizes). All are welcome to a chance to try a run on the new State High XC course. You must sign the waiver form to participate.
AWARDS:
Ribbons are given to all runners, and the emphasis is on participation and fun. All children are welcome (whether or not you live in the Centre Region), and there is no fee to participate.
X-C run distances and age groups are based on National AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) standards.
| As of the last meet of the season, if you are: |
Your X-C age group is: |
X-C Distance |
| 8 years old or younger |
Primary |
2K
(1.2 miles) |
| 9 or 10 years old |
Bantam |
3K
(1.8 miles) |
| 11 or 12 years old |
Midget |
3K
(1.8 miles) |
| 13 or 14 years old |
Youth |
4K
(2.4 miles) |
Note: A mix of running/jogging/walking is certainly o.k. We have had children much younger than 8 years old participate, along with a parent or older sibling. It's all about exposure to X-C, having fun, and talking pride in a solid accomplishment!
Photos
Maps of the Circleville Park Courses:
2K Course
3K Course
4K Course
Questions? Contact -
See the Fall Schedule .
See past youth cross-country results.
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