Youth Running Club
Fall Cross Country Season
Fall Cross Country season is a 10 week training program designed to introduce youth runners to the sport of Cross Country running, and provide competitive racing opportunities based on USATF age groups. Cross Country season will kick off the first or second week September.
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3rd - 5th Grade Practices
Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 PM. Practice locations will vary to explore our various parks. The team will be coached by Kaitlin Fishburn and Samantha Watkins. The season will kick off the week of September 11th, 2023 and run through November 19th, 2023
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6th - 8th Grade Practices
Practices will be every Tuesday and Saturday. Tuesdays will run from 5:45 - 7 PM. Saturday's will run from 8 - 9:30 AM. The program is designed to compliment the existing middle school cross country season. The team will be coached by Danny DiMeo, Matt Garcia and Walker Doucette. The season will kick off September 18th, 2023 and run through November 19th, 2023
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Race Schedule
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October 8th, 2023 - NorCal Striders XC, Cottonwood, CA
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October 14th, 2023 - Chico High Autumn Invite (Middle School Event), Hooker Oak, Chico
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October 21, 2023 - Halloween Scavenger Hunt (All Groups Combined), Location: TBD
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November 5th, Almond Bowl 5K, This is fundraiser for our High School XC Teams
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November 19th, USA Track & Field Pacific Association XC Championships, Cottonwood, CA
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November 18, 2023 - Pacific Association USA Track & Field Cross Country Championships, Folsom, CA. We hope to get as many athletes to this event as we can! Its a well organized running event and fun team race.
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November 25th, 2023 - USA Track & Field Regional Cross Country Championships, Fresno, CA - Top 5 Teams and top 30 individuals from the Association meet the week prior advance to compete at this event. This event includes the top teams from USA Track and Field associations across all of California and Nevada.
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For this running experience we are collecting $150 per athlete. Payments are due by October 1st and can be paid by Check or Venmo @Chico-Striders. Chico Striders is a non-profit, if financial assistance is needed please contact us.
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Summer Fun Conditioning
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Join the coaches for six weeks of summer fun runs kicking off after the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will explore new trails, run through creeks, and play plenty of games. Our goal is to build aerobic fitness through the hot summer months and provide a base for Cross Country Season. This season is aimed at our middle school athletes.
This season is geared for our middle school athletes and is a great opportunity to build a base ahead of the Cross Country season. Summer is a great time for your middle schooler to get their first introduction to the sport.
The Summer will conclude with the Beat The Coach Mile the first Saturday after school starts at Cedar Grove Picnic Area in Bidwell Park. this race is for kids and families of all ages. Check out our races tab.
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We know many families vacation during the summer so this season is designed for Striders to join any time they are in town.
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Spring Track Season
Spring Track Season is an eleven week training program designed to introduce youth runners to the sport of Track and Field running, and provide competitive racing opportunities based on USATF age groups.
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2023 Track Season will kick off the week of March 20th and run to May 30th.
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8-10 Year Old Practices
Practices will be every Monday and Wednesday from 6-7 PM. Monday night practices will be held at the Chico High School track. Wednesday practice locations will vary to explore our various parks. The team will be coached by Kaitlin Fishburn and Samantha Watkins.
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11-14 Year Old Practices
Practices will be every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tuesdays will run from 5:45 - 7 PM at Chico High School's Track. Thursday's will run 5:30 - 6:30 PM and Saturday from 8 - 9:30 AM. The team will be coached by Danny DiMeo and Matt Garcia.
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Race Schedule:
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March 27/28 - 1 Mile Time Trial @ Chico High Track
April 16th - Sac Track Union Meet
May 13th - Sac Track Union Champs
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TBD - Chico Strider Fast Five
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May 29/30 - PR Mile @ Chico High Track
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For this experience we are collecting $150 per athlete. Payments are due by March 31st and can be paid by Check or Venmo @Chico-Striders. Please register on or before March 2nd to guarantee a shirt.
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