Hilltoppers GSXC

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 Hilltoppers GSXC (Grade School Cross Country) is designed to prepare grade school runners for cross-country in a fun and encouraging environment.  Each individual will be placed into a group with athletes of similar fitness levels as we work on increasing fitness while focusing on proper running form, playing games, and running workouts at local parks and trails.

The cost is $90 and includes a racing singlet, entry fees for our 3 scheduled meets, Coaching by Runner’s Flat Staff, Local School Teacher/Coaches, and incredible volunteers, plus facility rentals and expenses.  

Register through The Runner’s Flat.  Cash, Check, or CC.  Registration ends 8/31/2023

Practices will take place on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2:00-3:00 p.m. from varied locations.  First practice will be Tuesday the 5th of September at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls.

Age         Race Distance

7-8          2K

9-10        3K

11-12      3K

Pre-Season Meeting

We’ll have a parent/athlete meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th, right before holding our first practice.  Athletes can come ready for practice.  We’ll host the first practice at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls. Calendars with date, time, and location for each practice, and the season’s meet schedule in detail will be handed out. If anyone has not signed the waiver or registered can do so then as well at our first practice.  

Meet Schedule

• Sunday, September 17- Home meet in Cedar Falls
• October 15- Rockford Fossil & Prairie Park Preserve 
• November 5- State Meet, Des Moines

 Registration Options

• Print Registration From Here Registration is accepted at The Runner's Flat in Cedar Falls via cash, check or credit card. Or a check can be mailed to The Runner's Flat at 120 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613.

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• Register Online ($2 processing fee applied)