WOL TRIANGLE FALL XC EXTENSION

In late fall, temperatures drop, athletes get faster, and some of the best cross-country races take place across the state and even nationally. The Fall XC Extension session is a 9-week program designed for kids to continue their training and compete in races such as the North Carolina State Meet at Hagan Stone, the AAU XC National Championship, and the Footlocker South Regional Championship at McAlpine, along with other post-season championship events. As always, we offer both a competitive program and a training-only option. Whether your athlete is aiming for post-season championship races or focused on building fitness for winter/spring sports, this session will help them achieve their goals.

Dates: October 21-December 20 (athletes who are finishing up their school teams can join us earlier)

While we encourage consistency, daily participation is not mandatory. Athletes are welcome to attend workouts as often as their chosen registration option allows. That said, since we are aiming for another National Championship, we ask that those planning to compete on our national championship teams attend practice regularly.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

“Track" Days  2 x Week

Tues, Thurs : 5:30-7:00 PM

Mills Park Middle School Track

Trail Days 3 x Week

Mon, Wed, Fri:  4:30-6:00 PM

 We will rotate between The American Tobacco Trail (White Oak Church Entrance)  and Umstead Park (Old Reedy Creek Trailhead)

Group Long Run 1 x Week (when no meet scheduled)

Sat:  7:00-9:00 AM

Umstead Park (Old Reedy Creek Trailhead)

FALL XC  EXTENSION RACE SCHEDULE

October 19: NC Runners Middle School XC State Meet-2 Mile (included), Kernersville (Ivey Redmon)
November 3: NC Age-Group XC Championships (included), Greensboro (Hagan Stone)
November 9: Middle School XC Team Championships-3K ($30+), Louisville (EP Tom Sawyer)
November 16: Charger Two Mile Tune-Up ($30), Cary (Cary Academy)
November 23: Nike NXR Southeast Community Race-5K ($30), Cary (Wake Med Soccer Park)
November 28: Leesville Community Turkey Trot-5K ($15), Raleigh 
November 30: Footlocker South Regional Championship (included), Charlotte (McAlpine)
December 7: AAU National XC Championships (included), Charlotte (McAlpine)
December 14: Dashing Thru The Glow-5K (Additional $35), Wilmington

• Notes:
  • The races on 10/19 and on 11/9 are 5th-8th grade only.
  • There is no qualification standard/race to participate in any of the races listed above.
  • Additional costs for travel
  • Athletes compeing on our either of our National Championship races (11/3 & 12/7) must purchase the new WOL Triangle Nike championship kit ($100)
  • Middle School athletes who want to compete in the 11/9 in Louisville must also compete at AAU Nationals on  12/14.
  • In a few of the races (11/3, 11/30, 12/7) all athletes will be grouped by age division. The athletes age on December 31 of the current year determines his or her division age & distance. 8 and under-2K, 9/10-3K, 11/12-3K, 13/14-4K (5K at Footlocker),15-18-5K.
  • We will send out more information about the travel plans to Louisville

FALL XC EXTENSION TEAM SOCIALS

October 19 - Halloween social at Phillips Farm 
October 26 - Halloween-themed practice 
November 17 - Friendsgiving Team/Family Dinner
December 17 - WOL Triangle Eggnog Challenge
December 19 - WOL Triangle Christmas party

* All athletes (competive & training only) are invited to our team socials
*Our socials usually require an extra fee or ask that you help supply some of the food and supplies. 

2024 CHAMPIONSHIP UNIFORMS 

*additional fee

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