Appleseeds Cross Country
- Date Mon 11th August 2025 - Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 4:30PM EDT
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $120.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting season of cross country racing at the Appleseeds Cross Country event in Fort Wayne, Allen, from August 11th to October 4th, 2025! This vibrant and competitive team welcomes students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, making it the perfect opportunity for young athletes of all skill levels to participate in a fun and supportive environment.
Racers will compete in various distances depending on their age, with elementary school athletes running 1 mile, middle schoolers tackling a 3k, and high schoolers going for a 5k. Practices will be held at Franke Park every Monday and Wednesday evening, ensuring athletes receive expert coaching and guidance. With a packed race schedule featuring events like the Manchester Invitational and the New Haven Invitational, participants will have plenty of chances to showcase their skills. Join the Appleseeds family and embark on a thrilling journey filled with camaraderie, competition, and a love for running!
Racers will compete in various distances depending on their age, with elementary school athletes running 1 mile, middle schoolers tackling a 3k, and high schoolers going for a 5k. Practices will be held at Franke Park every Monday and Wednesday evening, ensuring athletes receive expert coaching and guidance. With a packed race schedule featuring events like the Manchester Invitational and the New Haven Invitational, participants will have plenty of chances to showcase their skills. Join the Appleseeds family and embark on a thrilling journey filled with camaraderie, competition, and a love for running!
Organiser's Description
Appleseeds Cross Country is a competitive cross country racing team. Our team is open to kids going into Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. We compete in several meets throughout the course of the season, which are outlined below. Appleseeds welcomes kids from all schools in the area as well as kids who are homeschooled.
We have 3 age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary athletes will race 1 mile, middle schoolers will race 3k, and high schoolers will race 5k.
The race schedules will differ between age groups. Please make sure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age. The grades are denoted in parentheses next to the name of the level.
We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 11th through October 1st. Please note: we will be running at Franke Park for all practices this season.
Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at [email protected].
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
FRANKE PARK - 3411 SHERMAN BLVD.
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST - NO PRACTICE (LABOR DAY)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
RACE SCHEDULES:
_*We are continuing to finalize the race schedule*_
ELEMENTARY RACES:
Eel River Otter Classic
September 6th - Lil Dons Stampede
September 26th - Kit's Club Final Mile at Parkview Field
September 30th - Cadet Mile
October 4th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
MIDDLE SCHOOL RACES:
September 6th - Manchester Invitational
September 13th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
Blackhawk Christian Middle School Invite
September 20th - South Adams Invite
September 27th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 4th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
HIGH SCHOOL RACES:
September 6th - Manchester Invitational
September 13th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 20th - South Adams Small School Invite
September 27th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 4th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
ALL APPLESEEDS MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE:
Guidance from our experienced coaches
Two practices a week
Asics team singlet and shorts
Appleseeds t-shirt
Special discount on running shoes
Entries for all races
We have 3 age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary athletes will race 1 mile, middle schoolers will race 3k, and high schoolers will race 5k.
The race schedules will differ between age groups. Please make sure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age. The grades are denoted in parentheses next to the name of the level.
We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 11th through October 1st. Please note: we will be running at Franke Park for all practices this season.
Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at [email protected].
PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
FRANKE PARK - 3411 SHERMAN BLVD.
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
MONDAY, AUGUST 11TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13TH
MONDAY, AUGUST 18TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST - NO PRACTICE (LABOR DAY)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
RACE SCHEDULES:
_*We are continuing to finalize the race schedule*_
ELEMENTARY RACES:
Eel River Otter Classic
September 6th - Lil Dons Stampede
September 26th - Kit's Club Final Mile at Parkview Field
September 30th - Cadet Mile
October 4th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
MIDDLE SCHOOL RACES:
September 6th - Manchester Invitational
September 13th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
Blackhawk Christian Middle School Invite
September 20th - South Adams Invite
September 27th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 4th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
HIGH SCHOOL RACES:
September 6th - Manchester Invitational
September 13th - Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
September 20th - South Adams Small School Invite
September 27th - New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
October 4th - Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
ALL APPLESEEDS MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE:
Guidance from our experienced coaches
Two practices a week
Asics team singlet and shorts
Appleseeds t-shirt
Special discount on running shoes
Entries for all races
Races
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Appleseeds XC Elementary (Grades K - 5)
Incl. T-Shirt
Mon 11th August 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
$120.00
OPENS 08 JULThis registration is for kids in elementary school. The practice session is 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. -
Appleseeds XC Middle School (Grades 6th - 8th)
Incl. T-Shirt
Mon 11th August 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
$120.00
OPENS 08 JULThis registration is for kids in grades 6th thru 8th. The practice session is 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. -
Appleseeds XC High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Incl. T-Shirt
Mon 11th August 2025 (4:30PM EDT)
$120.00
OPENS 08 JULThis is for kids in 9th thru 12th grade. The practice session is 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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