Cross Country
2025-2026 registration is open!
All students in 5th-8th grade are invited to join the St. Mark’s cross country team! Cross country and running in general is a very challenging yet rewarding sport. Not only does this lifelong sport have numerous health benefits, but it also teaches kids to overcome obstacles and to set and accomplish goals.
Practice Schedule
Practices will be held every Thursday, starting September 4 from 3-4 p.m. When school lets out, runners are to quickly change and meet at the bleachers on the Big Field for the start of practice.
Tentative Race Schedule
St. Mark's will compete against other area private schools in a series of one-mile races, including a Bragging Rights Championship. Below is the tentative race calendar:
Wednesday, September 24
Monday, September 29
Wednesday, October 15
Monday, October 20
Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 4 - Bragging Rights Championship
Registration Fee
If your runner is interested in joining the St. Mark’s cross country team for the 2025-2026 season, there is a $30 fee. This fee covers race fees and expenses as well as a t-shirt.
Questions?
If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Coach Aaron Bergman at abergman@smc.school.
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