Welcome to
Cheetah Running Club
Fall 2024 Season
Registration for the Fall 2024 Cross Country Season is closed. Please complete the waitlist below and we will contact you if spots open up.
Cheetah FAQ
Q: When and Where are practices held?
A: Practices are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays at the South Mill Pond Playground complex in Portsmouth, NH. The 8 and under group starts at 5pm and goes until 6pm. Kids 9 and older start at 5:30 and end at 6:30. On Sundays at 11am, we practice at the PHS track or trails, and that goes until 12:30.
Q: My child can't make all those practices! Should I still sign them up?
A: We offer 4 practices a week to provide flexibility. Kids are welcome to attend as many or as few practices as they like.
Q: When does the season start?
A: The pre-season practices start in mid-late August. This are introductory practices to ramp back up for those who have not been running all summer. It is a good time for new runners to come and learn our routine.
Q: Do the Cheetahs have a winter or spring track program?
A: We do not offer dedicated winter or spring track. Any Cheetah who wishes to run USATF track events may do so under our club, but we don't have any practices, so all runners train on their own (or with school programs). Runners who participate with us in fall will be kept in the loop for subsequent indoor and outdoor track events.
2024 Meet Schedule
Run to Fall XC Invitational - Sunday, Sept. 15
3k for all ages
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy Northwood, NH
Wayland XC Festival - Sunday, Oct 13
3k for all ages
Wayland High School, 264 Old Connecticut Path, Wayland, MA
coed 10 and under, 9am start, girls 11-14, 9:30am start, boys 11-
14, 10am start (age on day of race) (arrive 1.25 hours early)
Boston Mayor's Cup - Sunday, Oct 27
1.1 mile race for all ages
Franklin Park, Boston, MA
ages 6-10, 11-12, and 13-14 boys and girls races, starting at 9:30am
(age on day of race) (arrive 1.25 hours before race start)
USATF - New England Junior Olympics - Sunday Nov 10
2k for ages 8 and under, 3k for ages 9-12
Location Attleboro, MA
races start at 10am for the youngest ages and run through 2pm
(arrive 1.25 hours before your race) (age as of 12/31/2024)
the top 30 individual finishers, and top 5 teams per race will
advance to Region 1
USATF - Region 1 Junior Olympics - Sunday Nov 17 (qualification required)
same race format/distances as above (arrive 1 hour before your
race) (age as of 12/31/2024)
Location Staten Island, NY
the top 30 individual finishers, and top 5 teams per race will
advance to nationals
USATF - National XC Championships - Saturday Dec 14 (qualification required)
same race format distances as above (age as of 12/31/2024)
Shelbyville, IN
About Cheetah Running Club
We are a youth cross country running team for NH residents ages 6-12 in the seacoast NH area. We will compete in the USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics as well as tuneup meets. It is a challenging and competitive team. Practices are held in Portsmouth, NH.
Cheetah Practice and Race Calendar
Cheetah Running Club Mission:
Empowering young minds through the joy of running, our youth cross country team in the
seacoast area of New Hampshire is dedicated to fostering a culture of athleticism, resilience,
and teamwork among residents aged 6-14. Committed to excellence, we strive to provide a
challenging and competitive environment where our young athletes can develop both physically
and mentally.
Our mission extends beyond the local terrain as we aim to compete in prestigious events such
as the USATF Cross Country Junior Olympics and various tune-up meets, showcasing the talent
and determination of our team. Rooted in the vibrant community of Portsmouth, NH, our
practices serve as the foundation for cultivating a passion for running, instilling values of
discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship.
At the heart of our organization is a belief in the potential of every young runner. We aspire to
nurture a lifelong love for running, instill a sense of accomplishment, and empower our youth to
embrace challenges with confidence. Together, we run towards a future where our athletes not
only excel on the cross country course but also carry the lessons learned into every facet of
their lives.
Cheetah RC History
The Cheetah Running Club was founded in 2017 as a way for youth runners to collaborate as a team to train and compete. We accept runners of all abilities and have seen great improvements in just 3 short years. Our number of runners qualifying for USATF-JO Regional and National Championships has grown each year. Each year since 2019, we have sent runners to USATF-JO nationals across the country!