Appleseeds Cross Country
Typically 65–82°F · some rain risk
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2025
72–88°F
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2024
57–75°F
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2023
64–79°F
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2022
61–81°F
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2021
73–91°F
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2020
70–88°F
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2019
56–82°F
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2018
68–80°F
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2017
57–81°F
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2016
74–89°F
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About this race
Race Overview
Appleseeds Cross Country is a competitive cross country racing team. Our team is open to kids going into Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. We compete in several meets throughout the course of the season, which are outlined below. Appleseeds welcomes kids from all schools in the area as well as kids who are homeschooled.
Age Groups
- Elementary School: Athletes will race 1 mile.
- Middle School: Athletes will race 3k.
- High School: Athletes will race 5k.
- Registration: Ensure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age.
Practice Schedule
We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 10th through October 14th.
- Elementary: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- Middle and High School: 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Race Schedule
Elementary Races
- September 4th: Eel River Otter Classic
- September 17th: Hickory Center Husky Hustle
- September 25th: Fort4Fitness Kid's Race
- September 29th: Cadet Mile
- October 3rd: Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
- October 17th: Home/Small School State Meet in Carmel
Middle School Races
- September 5th: Manchester Invitational
- September 12th: Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
- September 15th: Blackhawk Christian Middle School Invite
- September 19th: South Adams Invite
- September 26th: New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
- October 3rd: Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
- October 17th: Home/Small School State Meet in Carmel
High School Races
- September 5th: Manchester Invitational
- September 12th: Wildcat Classic at Indiana Wesleyan University
- September 19th: South Adams Small School Invite
- September 26th: New Haven Invitational at Huntington University
- October 3rd: Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio
- October 17th: Home/Small School State Meet in Carmel
Benefits
- Guidance: from our experienced coaches.
- Practice: Two practices a week.
- Team Gear: Asics team singlet and shorts.
- T-shirt: Appleseeds t-shirt.
- Discount: Special discount on running shoes.
- Race Entries: Entries for all races.
Location
Appleseeds Cross Country practices take place at Franke Park near the McMillen Family Pavilion located at 1750 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
Contact
Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at [email protected].
Race Registration
To register for the race, please visit this link.
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