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Seasons

We train outdoor all year round to compete in Cross Country Nationals in the fall, Indoor Nationals in the winter, and Track and Field Nationals in the summer. Runners register a season at a time.

* indicates Age 9+ only

Fall – Cross Country

September – December

Age 8 & Under (Must at least be in Kindergarten)
Age 9+

Train 2 to 4* times a week (the 4th training day for Age 9+ will either be Saturday or Sunday if no meet that weekend).

Cross Country Events: 1K, 2K, 3K, 4K based on age

WHEN
Age 8 & Under
Mon 5 - 6:15pm
Fri 5:30 - 6:45pm, at the same location as age 9+
Age 9+
Tue, Wed, Fri, & Sun, 5:30 - 7pm
WHERE
Various outdoor locations in the Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville area such as Avenel Local Park, Buck Branch Park, Herbert Hoover MS, Cabin John MS, Churchill HS Track
NOTE
Training times will shift dependent on Daylight Savings.
REGULAR SEASON
START DATE
Sep 12, 2023
DURATION
12-week program leading to National Cross Country Meets
COST
Cost includes race fees
Age 8 & Under
$450
Age 9+
$550
Our club is in the Central Maryland Youth Cross Country League. League meets are typically on Sunday afternoons. We also participate in Invitational Meets on Saturdays.

Winter – Indoor Track

January – March

Age 8 & Under (Must at least be in Kindergarten, conditioning only)
Age 9+

Train 2 to 4* times a week (the 4th training day for Age 9+ will either be Saturday or Sunday if no meet that weekend).

Track Events*: (middle distance events only) 400, 800, 1500, 3000 meters & Relays

WHEN
NOTE: Times will vary slightly throughout the season due to daylight, track availability, and weather.
Age 8 & Under: 60-90min long practices
Mon 4:30-5:30pm
Thu starting and ending sometime between 4:30-6:30pm with Age 9+ depending on track availability for 1-1.5 hr
Age 9+: 75-90 minutes long practices
Mon starting and ending sometime between 4:30-7pm depending on track availability
Wed starting and ending sometime between 4:15-6:30pm depending on track availability
Thu starting and ending sometime between 4:30-7:30pm depending on track availability
WHERE
Various outdoor locations in the Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville area such as Avenel Local Park, Buck Branch Park, Herbert Hoover Middle School, Cabin John Middle School, and under the lights on the Churchill HS Track
DATES
Jan 2 - Mar 8, 2024
DURATION
10-week program
COST
Cost 9+ includes race fees
Age 8 & Under
$300
Age 9+
$500
Saturday and Sunday meets for Age 9+ in addition to Indoor Nationals

Spring – Track

March – May

Age 8 & Under (Must at least be in Kindergarten)
Age 9+

Train 2 to 4* times a week (the 4th training day for Age 9+ will either be Saturday or Sunday if no meet that weekend).

Track Events: (middle distance events only) 400, 800, 1500, 3000* meters & Relays

WHEN
Age 8 & Under
Tue, Thu 5 - 6:30pm
Age 9+
Tue, Thu, Fri, 5:30 - 7:15pm
WHERE
Various outdoor locations in the Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville area such as Avenel Local Park, Buck Branch Park, Herbert Hoover Middle School, Cabin John Middle School, Churchill High School Track NOTE: Practice days, times and locations may vary slightly week to week based on the availability of the track due to HS lacrosse games or other reasons.
STARTS
Week of March 11, 2023
Duration
12-week program
(last practice May 31, 2024; Jun 1-2 is last weekend of meets)
COST
Cost includes race fees
Age 8 & Under
$450
Age 9+
$550
Our club is in the Central Maryland Youth Track League. League meets are typically on Sunday afternoons. We also participate in Invitational Meets on Saturdays.

Summer

Track

June – July (Age 9+)

Mid-May – June (HS only)

Train up to 4 times a week plus meets on the weekend.

Track Events: 400, 800, 1500, 3000 meters & Relays

HS XC Preconditioning

July (HS only)

Train 2 mornings a week.

REGULAR SEASON
Starts week of Mon, Jun 3
Tue, Thu 5:45 - 7:30pm
NOTE: first 2 weeks schedule still subject to track availability
Adding mornings starting Mon, Jun 17
Mon, Wed 8 - 9:30am
(Once MCPS school year ends)
HS SUMMER TRACK
Same schedule as end of spring season and regular summer season
HS XC PRECONDITIONING
Tue, Thu 8-9:30am
WHERE
Churchill High School Track (unless there are conflicts) or other area high school track or outdoor location in the Potomac/Bethesda/Rockville area such as Avenel Local Park, Buck Branch Park, Herbert Hoover Middle School, Cabin John Middle School
REGULAR SEASON
Jun 3 - Aug 3, 2024 (AAU JO Nationals are July 26 - August 3, 2024 in Greensboro, NC)
Duration
11 week program
HS SUMMER TRACK
May 13 - Jun 23, 2024 (AAU Regionals are Jun 20 - 23, 2024 in Landover, MD)
Duration
6 week program
HS XC PRECONDITIONING
Jul 1 - 24, 2024
Duration
4 week program
REGULAR SEASON COST
$600
HS SUMMER TRACK COST
$400
HS XC PRECONDITIONING COST
$200
Notes
  • Cost includes district, regional, and nationals AAU race fees.
  • All athletes (except HS XC Preconditioning) must register and pay the annual AAU membership separately.
There are Invitational meets on Saturdays and Sundays in addition to AAU Districts, Regionals, and Nationals for summer track or HS summer track participants.