GCR Club XC Season
- Date
- August 17 – October 21, 2026
- Location
- Naples High School, Naples, FL
- Distance
- Middle School Team · Elementary Youth Team
- Price
- $109
From the Organizer
Gulf Coast Runners is pleased to announce the continuation of our youth team with the 2026 Fall Cross Country Season. We offer Upper Elementary, Low Elementary and Middle School training sessions. We have training for every level! We have newcomers, as well as “all-stars”. A new session will begin August 17th and run through the second week in October at the Naples High School track. Coach Moomaw, Coach Lauren, Coach Barone and H.S. volunteers will be conducting these practices from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The focus is on increasing our running knowledge ("running I.Q.") through runs, skills, drills, fundamentals and fun!
Gulf Coast Runners is focused on provided adequate coaching at all levels, and is inclusive of all! These15 sessions are focused on distance running and preparing for our races in September and October (participation in meets is optional, but encouraged!). The cost includes a jersey/singlet to represent GCR proudly! Elementary races are usually between 1km and 2km and Middle School races are 3 kilometers. More information is provided below.
- Training Sessions (5:30 - 6:30pm at Naples HS. Meet at the track off of 22nd Ave)
- We meet MOST Monday's and Wednesday's that CCPS has school, except when Naples HS is having their own event.
- Please follow our social media outlets for updates/cancellations (even those "non social media users" can google Gulf Coast Runners Youth Team and see our posts!)
Sibling discount - Sign up 2 or more kids and get a 20% discount by entering “Sibling” at checkout!
SCHEDULE
August: 17,19, 24, 31
September: 2, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30
October: 5, 7, 14, 19, 21*, 26, 28 ~ Oct 26 and 28 (for State meet participants only) ~
* (last day unless going to the FL “state meet” in Lakeland!)
MEETS
Saturday, September 19th - Vineyards Park - GCR Youth XC Race
Friday, October 2nd - Holloway Park - "FL Runners Invitational"
- Both races feature both Middle school (3km) and Elementary (2km). Travel to and from races must be provided by parents/guardians.
Elementary practices -
The team is a perfect spot for an elementary runner looking to get in some great workouts, race against those around the county, and alternatively for those looking to get involved in for the first time. All elementary students should have independent bathroom skills and be able to tie their shoes. Lauren Osborne is the contact person for all elementary athletes. Her email is Coachlaurenosborne@gmail.com
Middle School Practices
This session is a training group aimed at high performance during the cross country season.
Coach Moomaw is the head coach at Elevate Performance Training and he leads our Gulf Coast Runners Youth Team. He will be conducting our middle school sessions on Monday and Wednesday nights from 5:30 - 6:30pm at the Naples High School track. This group has SEVERAL RACING OPPORTUNITIES throughout the cross country season (2 of which are mentioned above)
Coach Moomaw is the Middle School contact at Justin@gcrunner.org
Events
Weather
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
91°
Typical Low
76°
Chance of Rain
59%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Naples Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Naples, FL
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- GCR Club XC Season
- Date
- August 17 – October 21, 2026
- Location
- Naples High School, Naples, FL
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- What is the GCR Club XC Season?
- GCR Club XC Season is a running race held in Naples, Florida on August 17, 2026. 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 GCR Club XC Season?
- Monday, August 17, 2026 in Naples, Florida at Naples High School. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the GCR Club XC Season?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
GCR Club XC Season
Aug 17, 2026