Cross Country
*Parents must attend an information meeting prior to registering!*
Mandatory Parent Meeting
If you have an athlete who is interested in running cross country, please plan to join us for one of the listed (online) information meetings. You can register for the information meeting here.
To learn more about the upcoming season, visit our Cross Country page. Some details are still being finalized; updates will be posted as they become available.
2025 Cross Country Season
Cross Country is a team sport made of individuals running distance races on open-air courses, usually over natural terrain.
Each athlete's participation contributes to the overall score of the team. Athletes are expected to attend two practices a week but should be committed to training outside of these practices for proper conditioning. (Suggested workouts will be provided)
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE July 24th.
Ages
Open to athletes 8 years through High School
**This program is open to athletes 8 and up. Many of our practices and courses will be in public venues. Parents are welcome to run with small children during practice, but will not be allowed on competitive courses.
When
Practice and Locations
Monday Evenings: Old Tiger Track (This is a community event hosted by Rush Running, and not a Hornets event)
Tuesday Mornings: Run on Own
Wednesdays: 8:00 am Shaw Family Park, Springdale
Thursday Mornings: Coler Bentonville
Saturday Mornings: Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park- Lowll
*Specific times and addresses will be included in the registration email.
** Athletes are expected to attend at least two practices a week- but should be committed to training outside of team practices for proper conditioning.
TENTATIVE MEET SCHEDULE
As a competitive Team, the season works up to competing in Homeschool Nationals. All registered athletes are expected to compete at the 10/26 Homeschool Nationals Meet.
Competition Schedule:
8/9 Grapefest 5k- Tontitown (athletes will enter on their own- this is encouraged but not required)
9/13- Heartland Regionals XC- El Dorado Springs, Missouri
10/4- Chile Pepper 4K (community race)- Fayetteville
10/10- First Annual Hornets Invitational- Bentonville
TBD- Little Rock Flames- Harding
**10/25- Springfield Homeschool Nationals- Springfield, MO (All athletes are expected to compete at Nationals)
For questions, please contact Amanda Kentner nwahornetstfxc@gmail.com
2025 Cross Country
Cross Country is a team sport made of individuals running distance races on open-air courses, usually over natural terrain.
Each athlete's participation contributes to the overall score of the team. Athletes are expected to attend two practices a week but should be committed to training outside of these practices for proper conditioning. (Suggested workouts will be provided)
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE July 24th.
This year, we are offering three registrations:
1) High School and Junior High athletes (14u/16u/18u) who will be attending a minimum of two practices weekly, and competing at all meets. (We now offer a letterman program for our Juniors and Seniors in this registration, as well as Senior Banners and Recognition) Athletes in this division compete in 5k races.
2) Elementary athletes (8u/10u/12u) who will be attending practices and competing at all of the meets. Athletes in this division compete in 2 mile races.
3) This registration is open to Hornet Athletes who will be competing in another Hornet Sport during the 2025-2026 Season. Due to a double competition schedule, these athletes will not be required to attend all meets. However, we do ask that they attend the Hornets Invitational on (10/10) and Homeschool Nationals (10/25)
These athletes will not qualify for the letterman program, senior banners, or senior recognition, as it is not their primary sport.