September – December · Ages 7–18

Cross Country.

The fall season builds the engine: aerobic strength for distance runners and a base for every sprinter. From local invitationals to the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships.

Cross Country registration is open for 2026

Leadership

The XC coaches.

Kenya Artis
Cross Country Co-Head Coach
kenya.artis@trackhouston.com
Kenneth Gandy
Cross Country Co-Head Coach
kenneth.gandy@trackhouston.com

Meet All Coaches

The Course

Race day, from above.

A Track Houston cross country meet from the air — the course, the tents, and hundreds of runners on the grass.

Cross Country 2026

The season.

2026 schedule is tentative — check back frequently for changes.

Aug 24
First day of practice
All three XC practice sites
Club
Sep 5
Track Houston CC Invitational
John Paul Landing Park, Cypress, TX
Featured
Sep 19
Top Speed Elite 4th Annual XC Meet
Spring Creek Park, Tomball, TX
Meet
Oct 3
9th Annual FPR Hay Bale CC Championships
Nottingham Park, Houston, TX
Meet
Oct 10
9th Annual Katy Express XC Championships
John Paul Landing Park, Cypress, TX
Meet
TBD
USATF Gulf XC Championships
TBD
Championship
Dec 12
USATF National Junior Olympic XC Championships
Moncus Park, Lafayette, LA
Championship