Bowerman Youth XC
The Bowerman Track Club Fall Cross Country program is one of the best of its kind in the nation. Our program is open to kids ages 7 to 14, and we have four practice locations (Nike WHQ, NE Portland, Sherwood and Lake Oswego).
Practice starts in the beginning of September and runs through mid November. As part of the program, kids are provided with a minimum structured practices two times a week and racing opportunities throughout the season. The program is open to kids of all levels. We especially invite those who have never run before to come out and give it a try. We don’t think you will regret it!
Athletes must be in 2nd grade (for 25/26 school year) AND turn 7 by the end of 2025.
Athletes must meet BOTH requirements to be eligible for the BTC Youth Program and eligible to compete in USATF meets.
Bowerman Track Club includes runners of all abilities with all youth athletes receiving high-level coaching from our BTC Elite athletes.
To receive updates throughout the year about all things youth club including practices, race schedules, uniforms and more, sign up for the BTC Youth Mailing List below.
We highly recommend signing up for the mailing list (see further down the page) as this is where all information is distributed. Check to make sure it is not set to go to your spam folder.
2025 XC Schedule
9/3 — Practices Begin at Nike WHQ (Mon/Wed)
9/4 — Practices Begin at Lake Oswego, Sherwood, and NE Portland (Tues/Thurs)
9/6 - The Ultimook Race (Hydrangea Ranch, Tillamook, OR)
9/20 - The Mook at Alderbrook (Tillamook, Oregon)
10/10 - 5th Annual Rose City Championship Invitational (Rose City Golf Course, Portland, OR)
10/25 - Halloween Dash Bash (Pacific Community Park, Vancouver, WA)
11/2 - Stumptown Youth XC Championship (Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon)
11/9 - USATF Oregon Association Junior Olympic Championships (Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon)
11/22 - USATF Region 13 Championships (Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon)
12/10 - Last Day of Practice at Nike WHQ (Mon/Wed)
12/11 - Last Day of Practice at Lake Oswego, Sherwood and NE Portland (Tues/Thurs)
12/13 - USATF National Meet (Blue River Cross Country Course, Shelbyville, IN)
12/10*TBD - BTC End of Year Banquet
Meet the Coaches
Youth athletes receive coaching from some of our BTC Elite runners, former professionals, and athletes of all backgrounds.
For Information about becoming a Parent Coach, click here
