Fall Cross Country- 2026
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Elementary/Middle School Options
Session 1- Regular Season
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9/7-11/15 *subject to change
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Grades 2-8; ages 7-14
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No Practice 10/12 - 10/15 for Fall Break
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Cost: $450 ($100 off each additional athlete)
Session 2- PostSeason
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11/16- 12/5 *subject to change
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Grades 2-8; ages 7-14
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Cost: $250
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Includes national meet entry fee
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See details below
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Practices
3 in-person practices/week:
Sept.-Nov.: 4:30–5:45pm (Mon / Tue / Thu)
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In-person focus on strength, nutrition, mental prep, and race tactics
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Data-driven training: performance metrics and race goal tracking
**Select which season/option on registration form.
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Racing Schedule
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SESSION 1-
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9/20- Expo Park XC (new/elementary athletes only)
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9/27- Colorado Coyote Invitational @ Dekoevand Park
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10/3- Boulder Mountain Warrior XC Challenge
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10/11- EDT XC Showdown @ Aurora Sports Park (we host, please plan to attend!)
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10/17- Kokopelli Invite; Colorado Springs
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10/26- CT Be Kind/Breast Cancer Run- 1 mile Road Race (Parents welcome/encouraged to participate)
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11/7- EDT Hot Cocoa PR Chaser & Donut Relay
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11/14- Colorado Club XC Championships
*race entries are additional cost
POSTSEASON XC
Ready to take your experience to the next level? Join us for Session 2 of the cross country season! This portion is for athletes of ALL ages and abilities, but they must plan to travel to Nationals in Tallahassee , FL on December 5th.
This is where the real fun happens, where bonds grow stronger, and memories are made. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!
This portion of the season is not intended for athletes new to running; instead for those who have trained with EDT or a different program in the fall.
DETAILS
4 Weeks of expert-level coaching and training, geared towards peaking/performing at the AAU National Championships
Training:
Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays: 4:20-5:30pm
Saturdays from 8:00-9:30am
Cost of session INCLUDES registration fee for AAU National Championships on Dec. 5th in Tallahasee, FL.
Racing:
12/5- AAU Nationals; Tallahassee, FL
*Travel accommodations not included
**High School athletes welcome/encouraged to join for Session 2
***Athletes must complete full training session to compete at Nationals (they cannot only race)
*All session 2 athletes will need to purchase a separate AAU membership to participate at the national meet. Details sent separately.
REGISTRATION ONLY OPEN FROM 10/11-11/1.
Athletes will not be permitted to join the Nationals team/trip after 11/1/2026