ANOKA XC

The purpose of Anoka Cross Country is to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to grow as runners, teammates, leaders, and individuals through the sport of distance running. Our program is committed to building a positive, inclusive, and hard-working team culture where athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to challenge themselves, pursue personal growth, and contribute to the success of the team.

Through dedication, perseverance, sportsmanship, and teamwork, Anoka Cross Country strives to help student-athletes develop lifelong habits of health, resilience, and character both on and off the course.

Season Schedule: 2026 ANOKA CC MEET SCHEDULE (note: this is a working document. If there are changes in the schedule they will automatically update and I will also communicate this to the team at practices and via Team Stack).

Week of 10/5 - 10/9:

Thundering Royal Elk Invitational @ Prairie Otsego Park on Thursday, 10/8

Schedule tbd.

Week of 10/12 - 10/16:

NWSC Championships @ Elk River Golf Club on Wednesday, 10/14

Schedule tbd.

Week of 10/19 - 10/24:

Gray Ghost 5K (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE SIGN UP AT PRACTICE)

Saturday, 10/24 in Downtown Anoka

*Anoka XC fundraiser and community event

Week of 10/26 - 10/30:

Section 7AAA Championships @ Anoka High School on Thursday, 10/29

11:30 - Boys Varsity

12:10 - Girls Varsity

JV schedule is TBD.

Please download the 'Stack Team App' to gain access to important updates from the coaching staff. Once you have the app, search: ANOKA CROSS COUNTRY and ask to join the group. Coaches will approve requests to join the group as they appear. This app is for both student-athletes and parents/guardians. While the coaching staff will make daily announcements at practices it is important to have this line of communication in the event of things like competition/practice cancellations due to weather, schedule updates, and other important reminders/announcements.

First day of 2026 season: Monday, August 17th.

Practices from 08/17 through 08/28 will begin at 8:00am and be done by 10:00am. After the initial two weeks of the season we move to practicing Monday through Friday from 2:45 - 4:30 (and the occasional Saturday for team long runs) until the end of the season.

Where to meet: our very own Home XC course (located on the southern end of Anoka campus near the Tennis courts). 

Coaches: Sam Westerberg (Head Coach), Thomas Hagerty (Assistant Coach), Lucas Reidenbach (Assistant Coach)

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS TO 2026 SUMMER RUNNING PROGRAM