Cross Country
All 5th - 8th grade students have the opportunity to participate in the St. Thomas Cross Country Program. The goal of the program is to foster a lifelong love of running and physical activity by providing a fun, team-oriented experience, to build foundational fitness and endurance for other sports and overall health, and to teach fundamental running skills in a positive, low-pressure environment where every child gets to participate.
Grades
All 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Grade St. Thomas Students.
When
The Cross Country season runs from early August through mid October.
Where
Practices are held at St. Thomas School or at Peoria public parks. Meets take place across the Peoria area.
Practices
The team typically practices 2-3 times per week (dependent on how many meets are scheduled in a given week).
Meets
The team competes in 5 to 10 meets per season and participates in the IESA Class 1A Sectional and State meets.
Uniforms
Uniforms are provided by St. Thomas School and must be returned at the end of the season.
2026 Cross Country
St. Thomas Cross Country - 2026 Season
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