2025 Cross Country

ATC is pleased to offer a fall cross country club, which is designed to introduce cross country fundamentals, conditioning, and opportunities to participate in several USATF cross country races. Our mission is to provide a positive environment for our athletes to gain track and field/cross country experience, build self-confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong enjoyment of running.

Athletes do not need to be a resident of Ankeny or attend Ankeny Community School District to participate.

Practice Dates/Locations: Click here for a complete list of practice dates, times, and locations.

Frequently Asked Questions: Please read our FAQ for answers to all of your questions.

What To Bring: Athletes should bring water, running shoes, and a GPS watch (optional). Athletes should also wear layers, as weather will vary during the season. It is important to start practice promptly; please have your child to practice 10 minutes early to use the restroom, change shoes, or ask the coach a question.

What to Expect: Each practice will begin with a warm-up run and dynamic stretching. Workouts will consist of skills, drills, and games to improve endurance. Practice ends with cool-down stretches and conditioning.

Inclement Weather Policy: ATC will attempt to post weather cancellations via our Facebook page, Twitter, text, and email one hour before practice when possible. Practice will be stopped if there is heavy rain and/or lightning in the immediate area.

USATF Meets

Current Meets and Flyers can be found at USATF Iowa and our FAQ.

Event Registration Details
Date	Locations
TBA	TBA

Meet Distance: The distance run at the meet depends on the athlete’s year of birth (see USATF age divisions):

8 & under: 2000 meters (2k)
9-10, 11-12: 3000 meters (3k)
13-14: 4000 meters (4k)
15-16, 17-18: 5000 meters (5k)

What To Expect: Athlete and spectator fees are typically $5. Most meets follow a rolling schedule, meaning that each event will start immediately after the previous event was completed. Parents and athletes are responsible for listening for the XC event check-in time and location.

Apparel
All athletes will receive a navy blue long-sleeved Competitor t-shirt as part of registration.

Running Shoes
Please invest in a good pair of running shoes. Spikes are optional. Suggested locations: Fitness Sports and Fleet Feet. Mention our club; discounts may apply.

Uniform/Fan Gear
Webstore: https://atcfall2023.itemorder.com/shop
All sales are final; there are no returns or exchanges.
Deadline: 8/27/23

Fan Gear
Webstore: https://teamstore.championteamwear.com/AnkenyTrackClub
All sales are final; there are no returns or exchanges.
Deadline: Open Year Round