2025 Youth Cross Country
- Date Thu 7th August 2025 - Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
- Price $69.90 - $96.40
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for the exciting 2025 Youth Cross Country season, taking place from August 7th to October 5th in the scenic Cuyahoga Falls, Summit area! This vibrant event invites young athletes from grades 1 through 8 to join in on the fun, with practices held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at beautiful local parks such as Silver Springs Park and Goodyear Heights Metro Park.
Races will be held on Sunday afternoons at various locations, featuring distances tailored for different age groups—ranging from a fun 400 meters for the littlest runners (ages 5-6) to a challenging 2-mile race for the older participants (ages 13-14). Don't miss the special All-Star Division race, designed specifically for individuals with special needs and their siblings, creating an inclusive environment for all! Mark your calendars for key races, including the Tallmadge Invitational on September 7th and the grand finale at the Streetsboro City Park on October 5th. This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to get active, make friends, and experience the joy of running—so lace up those sneakers and join the fun!
Races will be held on Sunday afternoons at various locations, featuring distances tailored for different age groups—ranging from a fun 400 meters for the littlest runners (ages 5-6) to a challenging 2-mile race for the older participants (ages 13-14). Don't miss the special All-Star Division race, designed specifically for individuals with special needs and their siblings, creating an inclusive environment for all! Mark your calendars for key races, including the Tallmadge Invitational on September 7th and the grand finale at the Streetsboro City Park on October 5th. This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to get active, make friends, and experience the joy of running—so lace up those sneakers and join the fun!
Organiser's Description
When: August 11th 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. Practice will start on Aug. 7th and run thru Oct 2nd. 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 5-6 year olds) 1 mile (8 years old and under),
1.5 mile (lower division - 9-10 Years old) 1.5 mile (upper division - 11 and up)
Why: A fun introduction to the sport of running. For all abilities.
Race Schedule and Locations -
August 24: *ALL STAR DIVISION RACE @ Schneider Park, 380 Mineola Ave, Akron, OH 44320
September 7: Tallmadge Invitational, 140 N Munroe Rd, Tallmadge, OH
September 14: Raider Youth Invitational, Horseshoe Lake Park, 2701 Park Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
September 21: Jackson Invitational @ Jackson Middle School
September 28: St. Peregrine Invitational, Bath Nature Preserve, 4160 Ira Rd, Bath 44333
October 5: 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 TBA
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. Practice will start on Aug. 7th and run thru Oct 2nd. 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 5-6 year olds) 1 mile (8 years old and under),
1.5 mile (lower division - 9-10 Years old) 1.5 mile (upper division - 11 and up)
Why: A fun introduction to the sport of running. For all abilities.
Race Schedule and Locations -
August 24: *ALL STAR DIVISION RACE @ Schneider Park, 380 Mineola Ave, Akron, OH 44320
September 7: Tallmadge Invitational, 140 N Munroe Rd, Tallmadge, OH
September 14: Raider Youth Invitational, Horseshoe Lake Park, 2701 Park Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
September 21: Jackson Invitational @ Jackson Middle School
September 28: St. Peregrine Invitational, Bath Nature Preserve, 4160 Ira Rd, Bath 44333
October 5: 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 TBA
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 13th August 2025 (6:15PM EDT)
$96.40
Summit Athletic Running Club Youth Cross Country Schedule September 9 Walsh HS Pat Ritchie Invitational, 4550 Wyoga Lake Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224 (Saturday IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HIGH SCHOOL INVITE) September 7: Tallmadge Invitational, 140 N Munroe Rd, Tallmadge, OH September 14: Raider Youth Invitational, Horseshoe Lake Park, 2701 Park Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 September 21: Jackson Invitational @ Jackson Middle School September 28: St. Peregrine Invitational, Bath Nature Preserve, 4160 Ira Rd, Bath 44333 October 5: STARS/ATC Youth Cross Country Championship @ Streetsboro City Park 8970 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, OH 44241 -
Special Needs Cross Country Team
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 7th August 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$69.90
August 24: *ALL STAR DIVISION RACE @ Schneider Park, 380 Mineola Ave, Akron, OH 44320 September 7: Tallmadge Invitational, 140 N Munroe Rd, Tallmadge, OH September 14: Raider Youth Invitational, Horseshoe Lake Park, 2701 Park Dr, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 September 21: Jackson Invitational @ Jackson Middle School September 28: St. Peregrine Invitational, Bath Nature Preserve, 4160 Ira Rd, Bath 44333 October 5: STARS/ATC Youth Cross Country Championship @ Streetsboro City Park 8970 Kirby Lane, Streetsboro, OH 44241
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