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 - 6:15pmFri 5:30 - 6:45pm, at the same location as age 9+
Age 9+
Tue, Wed, Fri, & Sun, 5:30 - 7pmWHERE
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 TrackNOTE
Training times will shift dependent on Daylight Savings.REGULAR SEASON
START DATE
Sep 12, 2023DURATION
12-week program leading to National Cross Country MeetsCOST
Cost includes race feesAge 8 & Under
$450Age 9+
$550Winter – 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 4:30-5:30pmThu 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 availabilityWed 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 TrackDATES
Jan 2 - Mar 8, 2024DURATION
10-week programCOST
Cost 9+ includes race feesAge 8 & Under
$300Age 9+
$500Spring – 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 - 6:30pmAge 9+
Tue, Thu, Fri, 5:30 - 7:15pmWHERE
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, 2023Duration
12-week program(last practice May 31, 2024; Jun 1-2 is last weekend of meets)
COST
Cost includes race feesAge 8 & Under
$450Age 9+
$550Summer
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 - 7:30pmNOTE: 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 seasonHS XC PRECONDITIONING
Tue, Thu 8-9:30amWHERE
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 SchoolREGULAR SEASON
Jun 3 - Aug 3, 2024 (AAU JO Nationals are July 26 - August 3, 2024 in Greensboro, NC)Duration
11 week programHS SUMMER TRACK
May 13 - Jun 23, 2024 (AAU Regionals are Jun 20 - 23, 2024 in Landover, MD)Duration
6 week programHS XC PRECONDITIONING
Jul 1 - 24, 2024Duration
4 week programREGULAR SEASON COST
$600HS SUMMER TRACK COST
$400HS XC PRECONDITIONING COST
$200Notes
- Cost includes district, regional, and nationals AAU race fees.
- All athletes (except HS XC Preconditioning) must register and pay the annual AAU membership separately.