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 – 402 XC – Meet #2
  • September 28th, 2025 at Walnut Grove
    10am to 10:45am – Packet pickup
    10:45 – Walk through
    Noon – Races Begin
    Register at https://www.athletic.net
    FYI – registration is $8 in advance and $15 day of race.
• Oct 5 – Meet #4 (Host: LYTC, Pioneers Park – Lincoln)
• Oct 12 – Meet #5 (Host West Omaha)
• Oct 19 – Meet #6 (Host: 402)
• Oct 26 – Meet #7 (Host West Omaha)
• 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.