Cross Country
Cross Country
Two Clearances Required
The physical exam requirement must be completed by a physician and turned into Ms. Leiva before students can participate in practice or games.
*If you received a physical prior to June 1st, you will have to get a new physical for this school year!
Student (7th and 8th grade) Cross Country meeting Monday, August 24th @ 7:45 am, Location to be determined
This meeting is NOT mandatory
6th grade students can pick up information packets after school in room 611 until 3 pm
FIRST PRACTICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 31ST @ 2:45 DUE TO THE HEAT WARNINGS
TENTATIVE 2026 Cross Country Meet Schedule:
Date: Location: Time
Thursday, September 17 San Elijo Middle School (Campus Meet) 4:00
San Elijo Middle School
1600 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA, 92069
Thursday, September 24 Valley Center Middle School 4:00
28102 North Lake Wohlford Road
Valley Center, CA, 92082
Thursday, October 1 San Marcos Middle School 4:00
650 W Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069
Thursday, October 8 TBD - Kit Carson Park, Hollandia Park. 4:00
Tuesday, October 13 Iron Mark San Marcos Cup (Trail Meet) 4:00
San Elijo Middle School
1600 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA, 92069
Friday, October 16 Mt. Sac! (World’s Largest Cross Country Race!) 8th grade only! Time TBD
1100 North Grand Avenue
Walnut, CA, 91789-1399
Wednesday, October 21 Double Peak School 4:00
111 San Elijo Road,
San Marcos, CA, 92078
Wednesday, October 28 North County Cross Country Championships 4:00
Walnut Grove Park
1950 Sycamore Dr.
San Marcos, CA, 92069
Tuesday, November 3 North County Cross Country All Star Meet (only Top 7 male and female runners) 4:00
Location: TBD
IMPORTANT! All runners must race in 3 Meets in order to qualify for the North Country Cross Country Championships on October 28th! If a runner does not race in 3 meets, they cannot race at Championships.
Race times:
4:00 – 8th grade girls;
4:25ish – 8th grade boys;
4:50ish – 6th and 7th grade girls;
5:15ish – 6th and 7th grade boys.
*The 8th grade girls race is the only one that is an exact time. All others follow about 20-25 minutes afterward, depending on the last finisher from the previous race.
Athlete Race Procedures
- An athlete needs to run a minimum or 3 NCMSXC races to qualify for the XC championship.
- Divisions & Race order: Girls 8th, Boys 8th, Girls 6/7, Boys 6/7- Start Time 4/4:15ish
- Once an athlete is moved up in a division; the athlete may not be moved down.
- No move-ups for championship.
- Trophies-Top 4 teams per division.
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- Elementary age children will not be allowed to race.
- Parents and athletes must be off the course 15 minutes prior to the start of the meet.
- Parents and siblings are not permitted to run alongside athletes.
- Course marshals will be on course.
- Keep finish chute area clear.
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Please remember we are guests when competing at other sites or parks. All athletes and spectators are to be on their best behavior while representing our schools. Please pick up trash and recycling.
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Thursday, September 17, 4:00 San Elijo Middle School
Thursday, September 24, 4:00 Valley Center Middle School
Thursday, October 1, 4:00 San Marcos MIddle School
Thursday, October 8, 4:00 TBD
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00 Iron Mark at San Elijo Middle School (trail run)
Friday, October 16, TBD Mt. Sac, Walnut, CA (8th Grade only)
Wednesday, October 21, 4:00 Double Peak School
Wednesday, October 28, 4:00 North County Cross Country Championships, Walnut Grove Park
Tuesday, November 3, 4:00 North County Cross Counrty All Star Meet, Location is TBD, top 7 male and female runners ONLY
Go Team!!
Alma Yanes Ross
Email: Alma.yanesross@smusd.org
