The Centre Region Youth Cross-Country Program
The Centre Region Youth Cross-Country Program
The Nittany Valley Running Club and Centre Region Park and Recreation are sponsors for cross-country races for Centre Region youth, ages 14 and under. The program began in Fall 1999, and we've had more than 100 kids participating each year. Participation is free!
The Centre Region Youth X-C schedule typically permits two to four meets a year. This Fall (2019), our schedule has three meets:
- Saturday, September 14th
- Saturday, September 28th
- Saturday, October 12th
The races will be held at: Oak Hall Regional Park, located at 120 Linden Hall Road. This is the home course for Joseph's Catholic Adademy. Signup will be on the morning of each race; Parent/Guardian signature required! Please save us some time at the registration desk by filling out out the release form, which once submitted is good for all races in this year's series.
AWARDS:
Ribbons are given to all runners, and the emphasis is on participation and fun. All children are welcome (whether or not you live in the Centre Region), and there is no fee to participate.
X-C run distances and age groups are based on National AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) standards.
Here are maps of the courses:
| As of 12/31/19, if you are: | Your X-C age group is: | X-C Distance |
Start Time |
| 8 years old or younger | Primary | 2K (1.2 miles) |
8:30 AM |
| 9 or 10 years old | Bantam | 3K (1.8 miles) |
9:00 AM |
| 11 or 12 years old | Midget | 3K (1.8 miles) |
9:00 AM |
| 13 or 14 years old | Youth | 4K (2.4 miles) |
9:30 AM |
Note: A mix of running/jogging/walking is certainly o.k. We have had children much younger than 8 years old participate, along with a parent or older sibling. It's all about exposure to X-C, having fun, and talking pride in a solid accomplishment!
Questions? Contact -
- Greg Fredericks (814) 466-6976 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Liz Kisenwether (814) 571-3487 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
See the Fall Schedule .
See past youth cross-country results.