2025 Youth Cross Country
- Date Wed 20th August 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 6:15PM EDT
- Location Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Price $69.90 - $96.40
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating 2025 Youth Cross Country event, taking place from August 20 to October 5, 2025, in the scenic Cuyahoga Falls, Summit area! This exciting series of races is designed for children in grades 1 through 8, offering a wonderful introduction to the sport of running for participants of all abilities. Practices will be held at various local parks, including Silver Springs Park, Goodyear Heights Metro Park, and Virginia Kendall Ledges, allowing kids to engage with the sport while having fun with friends.
On Sundays, the competition heats up with races scheduled in multiple locations, including Akron, Tallmadge, and Streetsboro, featuring distances ranging from a fun 400-meter run for the youngest participants to 2-mile races for older kids. An All-Star Division is also available for individuals with special needs, ensuring inclusivity and a supportive environment for all. Mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit!
On Sundays, the competition heats up with races scheduled in multiple locations, including Akron, Tallmadge, and Streetsboro, featuring distances ranging from a fun 400-meter run for the youngest participants to 2-mile races for older kids. An All-Star Division is also available for individuals with special needs, ensuring inclusivity and a supportive environment for all. Mark your calendars and join us for this unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
When: August 20th Oct 8th
Who: Grades 1st 8th
Practice
Goal is to have kids come to 2 of the 3 practices below, whatever best fits their schedule.
Practice time is 6:15-7:30
Wednesdays, Silver Springs Park
5238 Young Rd, Stow, OH 44224 (Can also be accessed from Stow Road and head to the back parking lot)
Thursdays, Goodyear Heights Metro Park
2077 Newton St, Akron, Oh 44305
Fridays, Virginia Kendall Ledges
405 Truxell Rd, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula, OH 44264-9734
Meets are Sunday at various locations, first race at 2 p.m.
All-Star Division for individuals with special needs and their siblings.
Practice on Thursdays at the Chapel in Green at 6:30-7:30 pm. For more info: contact Jarrod McCleary @ [email protected]
Races: Sunday afternoons in Akron, Tallmadge, Springfield, Jackson, Streetsboro, Saturday Sept 9th at Walsh Jesuit High School
Distances: 400 meters(fun run) 1 mile (10 years old and under),
1.5 mile (6th grade and under)
Why: A fun introduction to the sport of running. For all abilities.
Race Schedule and Locations - TBA
August : *ALL STAR DIVISION RACE @ Schneider Park, 380 Mineola Ave, Akron, OH 44320
September : Tallmadge Invitational, 140 N Munroe Rd, Tallmadge, OH
September : Malone 360 Invite, 2600 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709
September : Jackson Invitational @ Jackson Middle School
7355 Mudbrook St. N.W., Massillon, OH 44646
September : St. Peregrine Invitational, Richfield Woods, 4100 Broadview Rd, Richfield, OH 44286
October: STARS/ATC Youth Cross Country Championship
@ Streetsboro City Park 8970 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, OH 44241
* ALL STAR DIVISION RACE COMPETITION IS A ONE MILE RACE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO FALL UNDER THE AUTISM SPECTRUM OR OTHER FORMS OF DISABILITIES. IT WILL BE THE ONLY RACE OFFERED ON THIS DAY.
TIME SCHEDULE for Sunday Events
1:30 pm: Division ALL STAR
2:00 pm: Division I COED
2:05 pm: Division V COED
2:10 pm: Division IV - COED
2:25 pm: Division III Female
2:35 pm: Division III Male
2:55 pm: Division II - Female
3:10 pm: Division II Male
Age Divisions Odds & Ends
(ages as of September 9/1/2024) 1. Team scoring for Division II and III
Division I 13/14: Run 2 miles 2. Gender specific team and individual
Division II 11/12: Run 1.5 miles awards (only exception is Division V)
Division III 9/10: Run 1.5 miles 3. A runner can run up a division
Division IV 8 an under 1 mile 4. Individual awards for top 20 each race
Division V 6 and under (or 400 meters)
Division ALL STAR: Run 1 mile
For More Info please contact
Coach- Andrew Adam @ [email protected]
Coach - Josh Ritchie @ [email protected]
Special Needs Coach - Jarrod McCleary @ [email protected]
visit our website www.summitathletic.com [http://www.summitathletic.com]
Who: Grades 1st 8th
Practice
Goal is to have kids come to 2 of the 3 practices below, whatever best fits their schedule.
Practice time is 6:15-7:30
Wednesdays, Silver Springs Park
5238 Young Rd, Stow, OH 44224 (Can also be accessed from Stow Road and head to the back parking lot)
Thursdays, Goodyear Heights Metro Park
2077 Newton St, Akron, Oh 44305
Fridays, Virginia Kendall Ledges
405 Truxell Rd, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula, OH 44264-9734
Meets are Sunday at various locations, first race at 2 p.m.
All-Star Division for individuals with special needs and their siblings.
Practice on Thursdays at the Chapel in Green at 6:30-7:30 pm. For more info: contact Jarrod McCleary @ [email protected]
Races: Sunday afternoons in Akron, Tallmadge, Springfield, Jackson, Streetsboro, Saturday Sept 9th at Walsh Jesuit High School
Distances: 400 meters(fun run) 1 mile (10 years old and under),
1.5 mile (6th grade and under)
Why: A fun introduction to the sport of running. For all abilities.
Race Schedule and Locations - TBA
August : *ALL STAR DIVISION RACE @ Schneider Park, 380 Mineola Ave, Akron, OH 44320
September : Tallmadge Invitational, 140 N Munroe Rd, Tallmadge, OH
September : Malone 360 Invite, 2600 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44709
September : Jackson Invitational @ Jackson Middle School
7355 Mudbrook St. N.W., Massillon, OH 44646
September : St. Peregrine Invitational, Richfield Woods, 4100 Broadview Rd, Richfield, OH 44286
October: STARS/ATC Youth Cross Country Championship
@ Streetsboro City Park 8970 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, OH 44241
* ALL STAR DIVISION RACE COMPETITION IS A ONE MILE RACE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS WHO FALL UNDER THE AUTISM SPECTRUM OR OTHER FORMS OF DISABILITIES. IT WILL BE THE ONLY RACE OFFERED ON THIS DAY.
TIME SCHEDULE for Sunday Events
1:30 pm: Division ALL STAR
2:00 pm: Division I COED
2:05 pm: Division V COED
2:10 pm: Division IV - COED
2:25 pm: Division III Female
2:35 pm: Division III Male
2:55 pm: Division II - Female
3:10 pm: Division II Male
Age Divisions Odds & Ends
(ages as of September 9/1/2024) 1. Team scoring for Division II and III
Division I 13/14: Run 2 miles 2. Gender specific team and individual
Division II 11/12: Run 1.5 miles awards (only exception is Division V)
Division III 9/10: Run 1.5 miles 3. A runner can run up a division
Division IV 8 an under 1 mile 4. Individual awards for top 20 each race
Division V 6 and under (or 400 meters)
Division ALL STAR: Run 1 mile
For More Info please contact
Coach- Andrew Adam @ [email protected]
Coach - Josh Ritchie @ [email protected]
Special Needs Coach - Jarrod McCleary @ [email protected]
visit our website www.summitathletic.com [http://www.summitathletic.com]
Races
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Cross Country Team Member
Incl. $6.40 Fee & Shirts
Wed 20th August 2025 (6:15PM EDT)
$96.40
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Special Needs Cross Country Team
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 21st August 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$69.90
August : STARS Invitational @ Schneider Park, 380 Mineola Ave, Akron, OH 44320 September : Tallmadge Invitational, 140 N Munroe Rd, Tallmadge, OH September : St. Perquine Invitational, Richfield Woods, 4100 Broadview Rd, Richfield, OH 44286 September : Jackson Invitational @ Jackson Middle School 7355 Mudbrook St. N.W., Massilon, OH 44646 October : Running Rockets Invite @ Streetsboro City Park 8970 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro OH 44241 October : ATC Youth Cross Country Championship @ Streetsboro City Park 8970 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, OH 44241 TIME SCHEDULE 1:30 pm Special Needs 1 Mile for Sunday Races Starting Gun will not be used at the beginning of race
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