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Appleseeds Cross Country

Appleseeds Cross Country is a running race on August 9 – October 16, 2027 in Fort Wayne, IN, with an entry fee of $135.

Date
August 9 – October 16, 2027 (270 days to go)
Price
$135
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Appleseeds Cross Country is a competitive cross country racing team. Our team is open to kids going into Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. We compete in several meets throughout the course of the season, which are outlined below. Appleseeds welcomes kids from all schools in the area as well as kids who are homeschooled. 

We have 3 age groups: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary athletes will race 1 mile, middle schoolers will race 3k, and high schoolers will race 5k. 

The race schedules will differ between age groups. Please make sure you register for the appropriate level based on your child's age. The grades are denoted in parentheses next to the name of the level. 

We will practice Monday and Wednesday evenings beginning August 9th through October 13th. 

 

Feel free to reach out to Club Director, Lynn Marbach, with any questions at Lynn@3riversrunning.com.

 

Practice Schedule:

Monday and Wednesdays

Elementary - 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Middle and High School - 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

 

Race Schedules: Coming Soon!

 

Elementary Races:

Eel River Otter Classic

Hickory Center Husky Hustle

Cadet Mile

Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio

Midwest Home/Small School Championships

 

Middle School Races:

Manchester Invitational

Bruin Invitational

Blackhawk Christian Middle School Invite

South Adams Small School Invitational

New Haven Classic at Huntington University

Bluffton Stan Gilbert Invitational

Cardegle Invitational

Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio

Midwest Home/Small School Championships

 

High School Races: 

Manchester Invitational

Bruin Invitational

South Adams Small School Invitational

New Haven Classic at Huntington University

Bluffton Stan Gilbert Invitational

Archer Invite in Antwerp Ohio

Midwest Home/Small School Championships

 

Benefits:
  • Guidance from our experienced coaches
  • Two practices a week
  • Training plans for non-practice days
  • Asics team singlet and shorts
  • Appleseeds t-shirt
  • Special discount on running shoes
  • Entries for all races

 

Appleseeds Cross Country practices take place at Franke Park near the McMillen Family Pavilion located at 1750 Goshen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808.

Events

Appleseeds XC High School (Grades 9 - 12)$135
Appleseeds XC Elementary (Grades K - 5)$135
Appleseeds XC Middle School (Grades 6th - 8th)$135

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

83°

Typical Low

62°

Chance of Rain

31%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:44 AMSunset 8:47 PMDaylight 14h 3m

About Fort Wayne, IN

Population

266,235

as of 2023

City Elevation

767 ft

Nearest Airport

FWA

Fort Wayne International Airport · 9 mi

Major Hub

IND

Indianapolis International Airport · 114 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Appleseeds Cross Country, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

270

Days to train

Race
Appleseeds Cross Country
Date
August 9 – October 16, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Appleseeds Cross Country?
Appleseeds Cross Country is a running race held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 9, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Appleseeds Cross Country?
Monday, August 9, 2027 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 1750 Goshen Rd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Appleseeds Cross Country?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Appleseeds Cross Country

Aug 9, 2027

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