Twin Cities Track Club (TCTC) is excited to host the 10th season of the popular Kids City XC youth cross-country league in the Twin Cities. This program teaches kids the fundamentals of distance running in a fun setting. Your kids will learn from experienced coaches and running enthusiasts in our community about the importance of hard work, teamwork, camaraderie and personal achievement. The 2024 season runs from August 13th through October 3rd and is open to children entering grades 1-8. Given the rather large age-range, practices will often be split into smaller groups based on age and/or ability.

 
 
 

Locations

  • Como Park Zoomers

  • Highland Park Giants

  • Lake Nokomis Numbats

  • Linden Hills Leprechauns

  • West Metro Hawks (Minnetonka)

PROGRAM DATES & TIMES

  • 8 weeks from August 13th - October 3rd

  • Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6 – 7 PM

  • All City Meet | October 1, 2024

    • The season will include an All-Twin Cities championship meet at Como Park on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Distances for the meet are 1k, 2k and 3k

Coaches & Curriculum

Each location will be coached by TCTC athletes, community runners, and parent volunteers all eager to share their passion of running. In addition to preparing your kids physically to compete in meets, the program will also focus on the mental aspects of the sport, various race strategies, the importance of both the individual and the team, and what kids can expect if they decide to compete at the next level. We will emphasize having fun by incorporating relays, obstacle courses, and other fun activities into our training program. Learn more about our passionate coaches and volunteers! TCTC will conduct background checks for all program directors, coaches and volunteers to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

PROGRAM FEES

  • Early Bird Registration: $125 through July 4th

  • July Registration: $150 through July 14th

  • Late July Registrations: $175 through July 31st

  • August Registration: $200 after August 1

Each participant will receive a t-shirt, 8 weeks of instruction from our passionate coaches & volunteers, and free participation in the end of season All City Meet.

NEED BASED GRANTS

Need-based grants are available to those who cannot afford the registration fee thanks in part to generous donations received throughout the years! Please email director@kidscityxc.com if interested in a need based grant

About the Twin Cities Track Club

We are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health and wellness in the community through running, road racing and track & field. One of our objectives is to coordinate youth programs that provide kids the opportunity to improve health and fitness in an environment that promotes personal growth, achievement, camaraderie, friendship and recognition.

Interested in becoming a TCTC member, donating to our youth programs, or joining our race team? Visit our membership page to find out how!