Gearing Up for the 2025 USATF Nebraska Youth Cross Country Season
2025 Meet Schedule at a Glance
- Sep 14 – Meet #1
Walnut Creek (Near Papio South HS Tennis Courts)
10am to 10:45am – Packet pickup
10:45 – Walk through
Noon – Races Begin
Register at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/264575/info
FYI – registration is $8 in advance and $15 day of race. - Sep 28 – West Omaha XC Invite
- September 28th, 2025 at Walnut Grove
- Check in at 10am
Course Walk at 11am
First Race at 12:00
Rolling Schedule after first race.
4k/5k will be combined
Cost before Sept 27th – $8
Cost Day of Meet $20
Questions email westomahatrackclub@yahoo.com
Register at Sign up at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/264283/info
- Check in at 10am
- September 28th, 2025 at Walnut Grove
- Oct 5 – Meet #4 (Host: LYTC, Pioneers Park – Lincoln)
- Oct. 5th, 2025
Pioneers Park, Lincoln, NE
Race will start close to the West Van Dorn Entrance of the park.
10:00am check-in
10:45am course walk
12:00pm first race
Rolling start after first race.
8 & Under-2K
9-10 3K
11-12 3K
13-14 4K
15-16/17-18 5K
Entry fee: $10 per athlete. Pay day of meet.
Register at https://www.endresultcompany.com/xc/
- Oct. 5th, 2025
- Oct 19 – 402 XC Meet #2
- October 19th, 2025 at Walnut Creek (near Papio South HS Tennis Courts)
10am to 10:45am – Packet pickup
10:45 – Walk through
Noon – Races Begin
Register at https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/266091/info
FYI – registration is $8 in advance and $15 day of race.
- October 19th, 2025 at Walnut Creek (near Papio South HS Tennis Courts)
- Oct 26 – 402 XC Meet #3
- Nov 2 – USATF Nebraska Cross Country Festival & Junior Olympic Qualifier
Doane University, Crete, NE - DEC 13 – USATF National Cross Country
Shelbyville, IN – Blue River XC Course
Why Compete in USATF Cross Country?
- Fun & Fast Racing — Great competition on scenic, challenging courses
- Path to Nationals — Qualify for the USATF National Junior Olympic XC Championships on December 13, 2025
- Community & Teamwork — Be part of Nebraska’s growing youth XC community
- Development — Cross Country builds strength, endurance, and confidence for all track and field events
How to Participate
- Must be a 2025 USATF member
- Register through your club or as an unattached athlete
- Details, meet entries, and updates will be posted on the USATF Nebraska website and social media channels
Let’s make this the biggest, most competitive, and most fun cross country season yet!
See you on the starting line.
For questions, volunteer inquiries, or to host a meet in the future, contact us at youth@nebraska.usatf.org
Upcoming Events & Planning Ahead
We have several important events coming up — dates will be announced soon:
- USATF Nebraska Association Annual Meeting (All Members)
- Officials Certification & Training Clinic (Anyone wanting to become an official)
- EDM (Electronic Distance Measurement) Training
- Weights & Measures Training (for field events equipment management and inspections)
Looking ahead to next year — Nebraska will host the 2026 USATF Region 8 Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. We are beginning volunteer outreach and planning now to ensure a smooth, professional event. If you’re interested in helping (timing, event setup, officiating, awards, hospitality, and more), please reach out to youth@nebrasaka.usatf.org. Early preparation will make this a standout championship for the entire region.