Seasons

We train outdoor all year round and race every season preparing for national competitions. Runners register a season at a time.

Fall Cross Country

Sep – Dec

Winter Indoor Track

Jan – Mar

Spring Track

Mar – May

Summer Track

Jun – Jul (Age 9+)
Mid-May – Jun (HS only)

Cross Country Events

1K, 2K, 3K, 4K based on age

Track Events

400, 800, 1500, 3000 meters & relays

Middle distance only

Age 8U

Kindergartners to age 8 train 2x/wk in fall, winter, and spring

Age 9+

Train up to 4x/wk any season

4th training day added on some weekends without meets

2024 Fall Cross Country

Dates

Start Date: Mon, Sep 9, 2024

Duration: 13-wk program leading to AAU Cross Country Nationals

Practice Days and Times

Age 8 & Under: Mon & Wed, 5:15-6:45pm

Age 9 & Older: Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sun, 5:15-6:45pm

Note: Training times may shift when Daylight Savings ends based on Track and Lights availability. Weekly emails will be sent to registered team members with exact days and times.

Practice Locations

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 under the lights when available.

Note: Weekly emails will be sent to registered team members with exact locations.

Cost

Age 8 & Under: $450

Age 9 & Older: $550

Note: Cost includes race fees. All athletes must register and pay the annual AAU membership on their own separately to be able to compete at AAU Cross Country Nationals.

Opportunities to Compete

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.

2025 Winter Indoor Track

Dates

Start Date: Mon, Jan 6, 2025

Duration: 10-wk program ending week of Mar 10, 2025 and includes AAU Indoor Nationals. Those who meet qualifying standards of other national meets may choose to compete in those meets as well.

Practice Days and Times

Age 8 & Under: Mon & Wed, 5:15-6:45pm

Age 9 & Older: Mon, Wed, & Thu, 5:15-6:45pm

Note: Training times may shift due to Track and Lights availability. Weekly emails will be sent to registered team members with exact days and times.

Practice Locations

Winston Churchill HS outdoor track under the lights primarily. When it is not available we may train at various outdoor locations in the Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville area such as Avenel Local Park, Buck Branch Park, Herbert Hoover MS, Cabin John MS, or Robert Frost MS.

Note: Weekly emails will be sent to registered team members with exact locations.

Cost

Age 8 & Under: $450

Age 9 & Older: $550

Note: Cost includes race fees of regular season invitational meets and AAU Indoor Nationals. New Balance, Nike, and Adidas Indoor Nationals have additional race fees for those who qualify and wish to compete. All athletes must register and pay the annual AAU membership on their own separately to be able to compete at AAU Indoor Nationals.

Opportunities to Compete

We will participate in invitational meets on Saturday or Sundays in addition to AAU Indoor Nationals. Athletes who qualify also have the option to attend National meets such as New Balance Indoor Nationals, Nike Indoor Nationals, and Adidas Indoor Nationals by paying additional race fees not included with registration.

2025 Spring Track

Dates

Start Date: Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Duration: 11-wk program with last practice May 30, 2025 and last weekend of meets May 31-Jun 1

Practice Days and Times

Age 8 & Under: Tue & Thu, 5:30-6:45pm

Age 9 & Older: Tue, Thu, & Fri, 5:30-7pm

Note: Practice days and times may vary slightly week to week based on the availability of the track due to HS lacrosse games or other reasons.Weekly emails will be sent to registered team members with exact days and times.

Practice Locations

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 locations may vary slightly week to week based on the availability of the track due to HS lacrosse games or other reasons.Weekly emails will be sent to registered team members with exact locations.

Cost

Age 8 & Under: $450

Age 9 & Older: $550

Note: Cost includes race fees.

Opportunities to Compete

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.

2025 Summer Track

Dates

REGULAR SEASON

Start Date: Jun 2, 2025

Duration: 8-wk program ending Jul 26, 2025

HS Summer Track

Start Date: May 12, 2025

Duration: 6-wk program ending with AAU Regionals on Jun 19 – 22, 2025 in Landover, MD

Practice Days and Times

REGULAR SEASON

Age 9 & Older: Mon, Tue, & Thu, 5:30-7pm

Note: In first 2 weeks, schedule still subject to track availability (Once MCPS school year ends, 1 morning practice/wk may be added)

HS Summer Track

Same schedule as end of spring season and regular summer season for 6 wks
End of spring season: Tue, Thu, Fri, 5:30 – 7pm until Jun 1

Jun 1, 2025 and on: Mon, Tue, Thu 5:30 – 7pm until Jun 22

Practice Locations

Winston Churchill HS outdoor track primarily, unless there are conflicts. When it is not available we may train at various outdoor locations in the Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville area such as Avenel Local Park, Buck Branch Park, Herbert Hoover MS, Cabin John MS, or Robert Frost MS.

Note: Weekly emails will be sent to registered team members with exact locations.

Cost

Regular Season: $600

HS Summer Track: $550

Note: Cost includes weekend Bullseye-sponsored summer meets, AAU Districts, AAU Regionals, and AAU Club Championships, which is a national meet and qualifier for JOs held this year in Jacksonville, FL. All athletes must register and pay the annual AAU membership on their own separately to be able to compete in AAU meets.

Opportunities to Compete

Regular Season: Bullseye-sponsored meets on Saturdays in addition to AAU Districts and AAU Regionals, and AAU Club Championships in Jacksonville, FL

HS Summer Track: Bullseye-sponsored meets on Saturdays in addition to AAU Districts and AAU Regionals

Note: For those who qualify and wish to attend New Balance Nationals or AAU Junior Olympics, additional race fees must be paid.

Registration Information

Opens: Mon, Apr 28, 2025.

Late Fee Begins: After Fri, May 16, 2025, a late registration fee of $50 will be applied.

Closes: Fri, May 23, 2025

Note: After the close date, registrations will not be accepted unless you join the Waitlist and are offered a spot on the team.