No Entry Fee!        Ribbons to all Runners!

 Centre Region Youth Cross-Country Runs

The Nittany Valley Running Club,  Centre Region Park and Recreation, State College Area School District and Penn State University 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.  

The Centre Region Youth X-C schedule typically permits three meets a year on the State College High School XC course and/or the Penn State XC course on Saturday mornings in September or October when there isn't a home PSU football game.

The State College High School course is adjacent to State College High School South Building, behind Welch Pool on Westerly Parkway.

The Penn State course is on the golf course, with the starting line for the Penn State runs is near North Atherton Street, west of Rec Hall on grass area next to large parking lots.

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.  Signup will be on the morning of each race;  parent/guardian signature required!
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!

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See past youth cross-country results and a map of the State High cross-country course.