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Youth Cross Country
From early September through early November, the Johnston Running Club operates a youth cross country club for the aspiring and developing distance runner, ages 7 through 14.
Practices
The cross country club practices: **2022 locations subject to change.**
- Sundays: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Johnston High School XC course
- Tuesdays: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Johnston Public Library
- Thursdays: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Metro Ice Sledding Hill
Athletes run approximately two to four miles each practice, depending on age and stage of the season.
Meets
The cross country club competes in local and regional meets on weekends. Athletes run varying distances depending on their age (age is determined as of age on 12/31 of current year):
- 8 & Under: 2000 meters (2k)
- 9 - 12: 3000 meters (3k)
- 13 - 14: 4000 meters (4k)
- 15 - 18: 5000 meters (5k)
For comparison, high school cross country runners compete meet distances of 5000 meters (5k).
The season builds toward the USATF State Meet in early November, at which athletes can quality for nationals.
Quick Info
When: September 6 - November 6
Where: Varies, see above
Ages: 7 to 14
Cost: $75 (includes all meet fees and JRC shirt)
Cost: $75 (includes all meet fees and JRC shirt)
2022 Meet Schedule
September 18 - Tiger XC Club - Birdsall Park Cedar Falls
October 2 - Valley Youth Running Club - West Des Moines
October 9 - Johnston Running Club - Johnston
October 16 - Solar Powered Cross Country Club - Rockford Fossil Park
October 23- AAU District Meet - DMACC Ankeny
TBD - ATC - DMACC Ankeny
Nov 6 - USATF State Meet - West Des Moines
2022 JRC Cross Country Meet Course maps
2019 Cross Country Club
2022 JRC Cross Country Registration Now Open - Register Now
JRC Home Meet Results
JRC hosts a country meet each year (since 2012), featuring separate races for each age group.
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