Bowerman Youth XC
The Bowerman Track Club Fall Cross Country program is one of the best of its kind in the nation. Our program is open to kids ages 7 to 14, and we have five practice locations (Nike WHQ, NE Portland, North Portland, Sherwood and Lake Oswego).
Practice starts in the beginning of September and runs through early December. As part of the program, kids are provided with a minimum structured practices two times a week and racing opportunities throughout the season. The program is open to kids of all levels. We especially invite those who have never run before to come out and give it a try. We don’t think you will regret it!
Must be middle school aged athlete or younger to participate.
Bowerman Track Club includes runners of all abilities with all youth athletes receiving high-level coaching from our BTC Elite athletes.
To receive updates throughout the year about all things youth club including practices, race schedules, uniforms and more, sign up for the BTC Youth Mailing List below.
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2024 XC Schedule
9/4 — Practices Begin at Nike WHQ, and North Portland (Mon/Wed)
9/5 — Practices Begin at Sherwood, Lake Oswego and NE Portland (Tues/Thurs)
9/7- Ultimook (Hydrangea Ranch, Tillamook, OR)
9/14 — Ash Creek XC Festival (Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon)
9/21- The Mook at Alderbrook (Tillamook, Oregon)
9/27- McMinnville Invitational (Joe Dancer Park, McMinnville, Oregon)
10/5- The Harrier Classic (Bryant Park, Albany, Oregon)
10/11- 4th Annual Rose City Championship Invitational (Rose City Golf Course, Portland, OR)
10/19- Halloween Dash Bash (Pacific Community Park, Vancouver, WA)
11/3- Stumptown Youth XC Championship (Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon)
11/9- USATF Oregon Association Junior Olympic Championships (Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon)
11/23- USATF Region 13 Championships (Chambers Creek, University Place, WA)
12/4- Last Day of Practice at Nike WHQ, and North Portland (Mon/Wed)
12/5- Last Day of Practice at Sherwood, Lake Oswego and NE Portland (Tues/Thurs)
12/10- BTC End of Year Banquet TBD
12/14- USATF National Meet (Blue River Cross Country Course, Shelbyville, IN)
Meet the Coaches
Youth athletes receive coaching from some of our BTC Elite runners, former professionals, and athletes of all backgrounds.
For Information about becoming a Parent Coach, click here
