07/11/2026
🏃♂️ PT/ WESTMORELAND AREA YOUTH CROSS COUNTRY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🏃♀️
After a great inaugural season last year, we're excited to announce that we've expanded the program to surrounding school districts with the goal of building one outstanding youth cross country team for the area!
Whether your child is looking to improve for another sport or simply wants to try running, this program is a fun, supportive way to stay active and build confidence. No experience is necessary!
📣 Who Can Join?
Open to Penn-Trafford, Norwin, Franklin Regional, Mother of Sorrows, Hempfield, Greensburg Salem, GCC, school districts. Others may join upon approval**
Grades K–6 only
(For athletes not yet in junior high or high school cross country.)
✅ Multi-sport athletes are welcome! We simply ask that athletes attend at least one practice per week and participate in a minimum of two meets.
🗓️ Season Information
Practice Begins: September 7th
Season: September 7 – Early November
Practices:
- Before the first meet: Sundays and Wednesday 5pm at Bushy Run Battlefield
- After the first meet (September 20): Wednesdays and every other Monday.
- (Occasional schedule changes or cancellations may occur.)
🏁 Meets
- First Meet: September 20
- 6–7 meets throughout the Pittsburgh area
- Most meets are on Sunday mornings and typically last only about 1½ hours
- Common locations include White Oak Park, Bushy Run Battlefield, Moraine State Park, and other local venues
- Organized through Three Rivers USATF
🏅 Race Distances
• 8 & Under – 2K (1.24 miles)
• Ages 9–12 – 3K (1.86 miles)
• Ages 13–14 – 4K (2.49 miles)
💵 Cost: $150 per athlete
Includes:
✔️ 20+ practices
✔️ ALL meet registration fees
✔️ End-of-season party
✔️ Insurance & facility fees
👟 This is a club program and is not school-sponsored.
🚨 Spots may be limited based on coach-to-athlete ratios.
Cross country is one of the best sports for building endurance, confidence, and mental toughness, and it's outstanding conditioning for soccer, basketball, wrestling, football, baseball, lacrosse, and many other sports.
We had an incredible season last year, and we can't wait to welcome even more young athletes from across Westmoreland County this fall!
Questions? Send us a message—we'd love to have your family join us!
Registration here
https://www.penntraffordtrackclub.com/admin/programs?tab=current
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