Cross Country Tryouts Fall 2026
Time Standard
Athletes must meet the standards to race in a 5K safely. We will conduct time trials and have pacers available for athletes who need to meet the standard. Athletes will have 3 chances to make the 4-mile standard.
Boys: 1 mile- 6:50, 2 miles- 15:00, 4 Miles- 34:00
Girls: 1 mile- 8:00, 2 miles- 17:00, 4 miles 40:00
Wear a watch every single day.
STRAVA- activity uploaded daily.
Be at practice every single day early.
Correct training shoes and spikes for races.
Safety- we run in groups at all times.
2026 Summer Training
Tuesday, May 26- Thursday, May 28 - Senior-led practices:
3:15 Belltower CHS after school
Monday, June 1- Friday, June 19 Senior-led Practices:
Monday- 8:00 am-10:00 am Forest Field (meet in the back by the Green Box Car)
Wednesday- 8:00 am-10:00 am Forest Field (meet in the back by the Green Box Car)
Friday- 8:00 am-10:00 am Forest Field (meet in the back by the Green Box Car)
Coach-led practices- Monday, June 22- Friday, July 24.
Monday- 8:00 am Forest Field
Tuesday- 8:00 am CHS Belltower
Wednesday- 8:00 am Forest Field
Thursday- 8:00 am CHS Belltower
Friday- 8:00 am Forest Field
July 4th, there will be no practice- everyone is expected to run the American 5k or be on vacation.
2026 Parent Meeting/Student Meeting
We will have two parent meetings this year MS and HS combined. MS will be first and HS afterwards.
Thursday, May 21, at 5:30 for MS, and 6:30 pm for HS students in the East Commons
Monday, August 3, at 5:30 for MS, and 6:30 pm for HS students in the East Commons
End of the Year Awards Ceremony
November 11 at 6 pm in the Central Theater
Communication Through the Parent/Student Square
Centerville will streamline communication through these APPS. Log in and join 2026 Centerville Boys XC. Or email coach Weckesser and I can add you to the roster.
Communication Via Email
If you have any questions at all please feel free to email me James Weckesser at james.weckesser@centerville.k12.oh.us
This QR Code is for Parent Square to join cross country.