
From the Organizer
Colorado State Youth XC Championships
Hosted by the Colorado Coyotes & Elevated Distance Training
📍 Aurora Sports Park
📅 Open to all athletes ages 6–14 - November 14, 2026
Join us for an exciting day of racing at one of Colorado’s premier youth cross country events! Whether you're racing solo or teaming up with five friends to compete for the team title, this meet is open to everyone — no club memberships (USATF/AAU) required.
Event Highlights:
🎖️ Custom die-cast medals awarded to top finishers in each race
🏃♂️ Professional timing by Colorado Race Timing, with live results
🧢 Exclusive event merchandise (tees and hoodies) available during online registration — skip the lines!
🔢 Custom race bibs for every participant
Race Schedule:
8U Girls & Boys– 9:40 AM
9–10 Girls – 10:00 AM
9–10 Boys – 10:30 AM
11–12 Girls – 11:00 AM
11–12 Boys – 11:30 AM
13–14 Girls – 12:00 PM
13–14 Boys – 12:30 PM
Come race with Colorado’s best youth runners and be part of a great day of competition and community!
Events
Weather
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
56°
Typical Low
25°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cherry Creek Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
DEN
Denver International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Colorado State Youth Cross Country Championships
Nov 14, 2026