LIGHTNING LEGS
YOUTH XC CLUB

To register for 2026 XC season: 
 

What: Fall version is distance running only, participating in cross country

Who: Robb Munro, SUNY Delhi Director of Athletics; Stephanie Munro, Perform Physical Therapy, Doctor of PT
 

When: Mondays and Thursdays 5:15-6:30PM and occasional weekends (schedule below)
 

Where: Delaware Academy Central School Track Complex
 

Cost: Program cost is $50/Child ($35 for USATF Youth Membership and $15 for club fees). Any children that competed in track and field this past spring are already paid in full

What does the program consist of?: Each session will consist of a proper warm-up, an age-appropriate workout, and a proper cool-down. We will also cover race strategy and composure, as well as meet procedures. The club will compete against other youth clubs at a
few meets as well as at the USATF Adirondack Association Championships

Opportunities: Our season will have 3-4 meets and then the Association Championship Meet. Runners can qualify from the association meet to the Region 1 Championships, but are not obligated to continue to that race if they are ready for the season to be over

Tentative Calendar:

Monday, September 14
Thursday, September 17
Monday, September 21
Thursday, September 24
Sunday, September 27 – Averill Park Race
Monday, September 28
Thursday, October 1
Monday, October 5
Thursday, October 8
Thursday, October 15
Sunday, October 18 – Malta Trail Race
Monday, October 10
Thursday, October 22
Sunday, October 25 – Race at Fortin Park, Oneonta
Monday, October 26
Thursday, October 29
Monday, November 2 – Time TBD
Thursday, November 5 – Time TBD
Sunday, November 8 – USATF Adirondack Association Championships


Race Distances for Lightning Legs Team Competitions
8 and Under (Born 2018 or later) – 2,000 meters
9-12 (Born 2014-2017) – 3,000 meters
13-14 (Born 2012-2013) – 4,000 meters
15+ (Born 2011 or earlier)- 5,000 meters

Ages are based on birth year, not actual age
8 and under – People born December 31, 2018 or younger
9-10 – Born 2016 or 2017
11-12 – Born 2014 or 2015
13-14 – Born 2012 or 2013
15-16 – Born 2010 or 2011
17-18 – Born 2008 or 2009

All participants must sign up again, even if you have done so in the past
 

Questions: Contact Robb Munro at robbmunro@gmail.com or 607-765-5796

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