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The Manhattan Cross Country Club was formed in Fall, 2004 to encourage age-appropriate distance running for youth as a means to lifetime fitness and health. Fifteen youth in grades 6-8 participated the first season, and the numbers grew to 36 youth in grades 3-8 in the second year. The Club's guiding philosophy is to promote good sportsmanship, respect for teammates and self, and a positive attitude toward self-improvement, confidence-building and goal-setting. The Club is non-profit. Youth pay a $10 membership fee, which includes the opportunity to run in several meets from early September through mid-October. Each membership is valid for a year (usually beginning each August), including the opportunity to participate in such non-season events as weekly Group Runs, a New Years Day Fun Run and other fitness activities.
In 2005, the Club initiated the Manhattan Youth Cross Country Festival. Co-sponsored by Youth as Resources, the Manhattan Optimists Club, and USA Track and Field, this event attracted 129 youth (ages 4-14) to Manhattan's Northeast Community Park. In 2007, we added the Open 5K, and are making plans in 2008 to move the event to beautiful Warner Park on the west side of Manhattan. Though based in Manhattan, Kan., the club is open to all youth in grades 3-8, regardless of where they live. The Club is governed by a Board of Directors and the Club President, and is a member of the USA Track and Field, and the Road Runners Club of America.
Learn more about the Manhattan Cross Country Club on this site, or
contact Pat Melgares at
melgares@LetsGoRun.com, or (785) 770-9530. |
USA Track and Field (Missouri Valley Assoc.) |
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This site has been developed in
partnership with the Manhattan Cross Country Club, Manhattan, Kan.
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