Practices
Meets
Practice locations are on the HOME page and SY Team App.
We require that all participants attend at least 1 practice per week or more if they are not participating in another sport practice at this time. They must also maintain good school grades.
Practice Locations
Practices are held at the following locations:
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Victor Ashe Park 4901 Bradshaw Rd, Knoxville, TN 37912
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The Yates' 668 Martin Mill Pike Rockford, TN 37853
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Alcoa G (Alcoa Greenway Bike Path)
Meets are held at various locations around the USA. We will be competing in USATF as well as AAU and additional opportunities. All scheduled information is in our team SportsYou app.
Tentative Schedule:
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*11/16/2025 Middle School XC Nationals Louisville, KY (8th grade or lower only)
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*11/22/2025 Possible Region 6 USATF Qualifier *OR*
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*11/22/2025 Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships Knoxville, TN
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*OR* off weekend
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*11/29/2025 Brooks XC Championships South Regional Charlotte, NC (all ages)
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*12/6/2025 AAU Nationals Knoxville, TN (all ages)
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*12/13/2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships Shelbyville, IN (only qualifiers and/or all ages if a bye)
1 Free Practice
Who This is For
Not sure if your kid will like MMXC? Contact Coach Michele to coordinate attending your free practice. Email michele@ruggedrunning.com.
Communication
All communication is done through our team app on sportsYou. This includes practice and meet schedules, sharing of photos, chat feature, coach tips, etc.
Currently we are primarily looking for girls ages 10-18 to fill our age group teams.
Please reach out for additional information, for younger ages 7-10, and boys.
This program is specifically for those wanting to compete in racing at any level. Although this program is competitive, we will help you grow, have fun and achieve your goals!
Cost
$100 for Fall XC. Registration fee includes your race jersey and operating expenses for the Non-Profit (insurance, etc). Payments will be made via VENMO or PayPal.
Additional Costs:
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USATF Annual Membership (required) $30
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AAU $55 (required)
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Options to purchase additional MMXC apparel. i.e. running pants, t-shirts, hoodie, etc.
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Travel
"How many kids are lucky enough to be coached by a world class athlete! Michele is an inspiration to the kids she coaches (and their parents too). And Michele's coaching goes far beyond running. She helps the kids build relationships and learn health habits that will last them a lifetime."
Chad Krofta, Morrison
Sign Up
Program Investment:
$100 for Fall XC 2025 includes your jersey.
Additional Expenses:
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USATF Annual Youth Membership - $30 (required) -> you will currently select MMXC (Mountain Movers Cross Country) , and must submit a birth certificate( this can take several days to process) click here
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AAU registration coming soon...