XC is a middle-distance running sport where 6th and 7th graders run a mile race. 8th graders start at 1 mile, and then work their way to a 2-mile race at the third meet. CX is a team sport where the top 5 finishers for each team have their place added together for their team score.
Races and practices are typically held at area parks. Our middle school athletes are allowed to run in 6 meets. The last meet is the CSAL League meet with the West Side Catholic Middle School Eagles that is run out of St. Francis School.
UPDATED August 2, 2026
SUMMER CONDITIONING HAS STARTED!!
VOLUNTARY CONDITIONING SESSIONS ARE MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS AT 7:00-8:00 PM AT COLLEGE HILL PARK, RIGHT BY THE TENNIS COURTS. BRING A WATER JUG WITH ICE WATER AND A FRIEND OR SIBLING OR BOTH AND GET A JUMP ON THE FALL SPORTS. EVERYONE IS INVITED.
NOTES FOR THE NEW SEASON:
1. The cost for each XC participant is $35. If you have not run with us previously, there is an additional fee of $25. The is the cost of a jersey. The $25 is a one time fee and the jersey is yours to keep for the entire Middle School years. If a larger jersey is required, you can turn in your existing jersey for a larger size. However, if you lose or destroy you jersey, you will have to purchase a new one.
2. The XC coaches require only 2 items for you to participate. The first is a Cross Country Registration form that needs to be filled out for every runner. These will be available August 3. The second item is the Cross Country fee itself. For new runners, this would be $60 (the XC fee of $35 + $25 for a jersey), and for all other returning runners the fee is $35. With the exception of Magdalen School athletes, who can pay their cross country fee at registration, please bring ALL fees to the XC coaches. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CROSS COUNTRY MONEY TO YOUR SCHOOL OFFICE. For those families with siblings that are running a single check for the entire XC fee can be submitted. Please make all checks out to MAGDALEN ATHLETICS. Cash is also accepted.
3. All other sports related paperwork (Physicals, Concussion Protocols, Sportsmanship form, etc.) need to be turned in to your respective school Athletic Departments.
4. BELOW IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR THE UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY SEASON. THE BLUE HIGHLIGHTED DATES ARE CONFIRMED MEET DATES.
Saturday 9/5 - LABOR DAY WEEKEND Sunrise Christian Academy Meet @ Bel Aire Rec Center
Saturday 9/12 - East Crusaders Meet @ Magdalen School
Saturday 9/19 - West Eagles Meet @ Lake Afton
Saturday 9/26 - SW Champions Meet @ Tanganyika Park
Saturday 10/3 - Bishop Carroll Meet @ Brown Thrush Park
Thursday 10/8 - CSAL Championship Meet @ Cessna Activity Center
Sunday 10/11 - End of Season Awards Banquet @ Magdalen Cafeteria