Attention Coaches: please click on the blue box below for information on the 2025 St. Ignatius Junior High Cross Country Invitational

St. Ignatius Cross Country apparel may be purchased at the spirit shop using the link below.

Open to Boys and Girls in grades 6-8 from all schools. No prior running experience necessary.

Registration opens in April.
Practice starts in July.
First meet of the season is in August.

The race schedule includes 8-9 meets, with the last race in mid-October.  All races are 2 miles, generally on a grass course.  
EVERY runner has the opportunity to compete in EVERY race!

Practice Schedule: 2-3 practices per week, depending on the meet schedule. Generally one hour in length. Practices will consist of 2-5 mile runs, as we build up mileage, and introduce some workout concepts to build speed.

Practice Locations: St. Ignatius, Green Township Bike and Walk Trail, Miami Whitewater, Veterans Park, and Mitchell Memorial Park. The Boys and Girls teams practice together.

Equipment: Running shoes. Racing spikes are optional. Both can be purchased at any local running store - Queen City Running on Cheviot Rd is recommended. Mention you run for St. Ignatius to receive a discount.

Please contact Nick Westerman at wildcatsyouthxc@gmail.com with questions.