FAQ's

What are the specific location addresses?

Beaver Ranch Park:

11372 Co Rd 97, Conifer, CO 80433. First Parking lot on the right by the playground.

Staunton State Park:

12102 S Elk Creek Rd, Pine, CO 80470. You must show your State Park Pass at the visitors center. Then take your first right down into the MC Parking lot.

Meyer Ranch Park:

10490 S Turkey Creek Rd, Morrison, CO 80465.

The Yates':

4X4 or Chains are required in winter months.

29266 S.Sunset Trail Conifer CO 80433.

Richmond Hill Exit. Right on Wamblee. Continue straight on dirt road. Right on Sunset. STAY LEFT at the forks in the road.

Conifer High School Track

10441 County Hwy 73, Conifer, CO 80433

What age does my child need to be to participate?

MMXC serves kiddos ages 5 years to 18 years old. However, there are some race/practice restrictions for 5/6 year olds please email michele@ruggedrunning.com for more info.

How are your practices structured?

We focus on holistic, age appropriate , quality not quantity training. We will divide into different age/ability groups at most practices, begin with a dynamic warm up, run workouts such as hills, tempos, intervals, racing, games, and end with a cool down. Indoor practices focus on agility and strength. Prizes, treats, and fun are included!

What does my child wear/bring?

Please dress your kiddos for the appropriate weather! The mountains can be unpredictable, layers, rain gear, and trail/road running type shoes are needed! They may also be interested in getting race xc spike shoes. click

Races- If registered in time, you will be issued your child's tank top and shorts. Warm ups can be purchased additionally. However, just be sure they are prepared for weather! (Our older version tanks may be needed for later registrations.)

What distances do the kids race?

The children run in two years increments during the fall cross-country season.

<8 Years Old – 2 kilometers

9-10 Years Old – 3 kilometers

11-12 Years Old – 3 kilometers

13-14 Years Old – 4 kilometers

14-18 Years Old- 5 kilometers

TRACK SEASONS- Indoor/Some Outdoor: 200m/400m/800m/1500m/Mile/Long Jump.

My child is new to running and not fast; can they still join? Or Try Out?

Yes! We all have to start somewhere! Please email michele@ruggedrunning.com MMXC subject line to talk more and for "try out" days.

How often do you cancel practice due to bad weather?

Rarely. Runners need to be used to all the elements for race days. However, it is the mountains! We communicate through our team app, Sportsyou for EVERYTHING! Please download it once you receive your invite!

Should my child have a watch?

We understand that some kiddos are a bit too young to even tell time! However, it's never to early to start. I'd recommend a cheaper sport version like Timex for those children, whereas they get older and apple, Garmin, investment may be wise!

How Much is Registration and what is the break down?

$350
We are a Volunteer based program.
Fees pay for:

Permitting at the parks for practices (all that require a base fee permit and some that require a daily use fee),
Entry fees for the normal XC fall (which are typically $20-$25 per entry) season, with about 7 races per season.
And the child's Tank/Jersey and Shorts.