Cross Country

Welcome to St. Johns Middle School Cross Country! We are looking forward to picking up where we left off last year and continuing with the success you had as individuals and as a team. If you are new, we look forward to your next years of running and racing, and being part of our team.

Coaches

• Coach McCastle:  [email protected] 

• Coach Trevino:  trevinoca@sjredwings.org

Important Information

• RACES START AT 5:00 - BOYS FIRST AND GIRLS EVENT FOLLOWS

• Membership on the cross-country team is open to any 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade student with the desire to work hard and the willingness to compete. 

• All Athletes must have a current physical on file to practice.

• All Athletes must complete the forms on our Website

• Start dates, optional unofficial practice, and additional details are in Mrs. McCastle's letter below. 
  
  

2026 Meet Schedule

• Tuesday 9/8/26 - @Lansing Eastern vs. East Lansing, Lansing Catholic & Haslett

• Monday 9/14/26 - @Sexton vs. Waverly, Eaton Rapids, Charlotte & Lansing Eastern

• Monday 09/21/26 - @Portland vs. Okemos, DeWitt & Olivet

• Monday 09/28/26 - Quad HOME vs. Grand Ledge, Mason, Ionia & Olivet

• Wednesday 9/30/26 - Apples to Apples Invite at Uncle John's Cider Mill

• Monday 10/5/26 -  @ Okemos vs. Williamston & Fowlerville

• Wednesday TBA - Grand Ledge Invitational, Eagle Park Fairgrounds 14331 S. Grange Rd. Eagle, MI  48822

• Monday 10/12/26 - Greater Lansing Junior Cross Country Championship at DeWitt (HS XC Course)  - Top 10 Boys run at 4:00 pm, Top 10 Girls at 4:30 pm. Girls open at 5:00 pm, Boys open at 5:30 pm.    DeWitt HS asks that spectators do not arrive before 2:45 pm to assist with traffic flow during their dismissal time.  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          To: St. Johns Middle School Cross Country Team Members
  From: Coach Trevino       Re: 2026 Cross Country Season Information
  Date: June, 2026
  
  
  Hello Athletes and Parents/Guardians,
  
  Summer is here!!! Whether you’re hitting the trails, jogging around your neighborhood and/or competing in some 5k’s,  running over the summer helps build a strong foundation for the XC season!  Here is some important information.
  
  Important Dates
  Our season officially begins with a practice Monday, August 24th, 2026, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Parent/Guardian mtg will take place on Sept 2nd, 2026.  At this meeting, season schedules and other important information will be provided.  Any questions that you or your parents have will be answered by Coach Trevino at this meeting.
  
  All cross country practices will start outside the gym entrance.  Unless otherwise indicated, standard practices during the school week will run from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. daily.  You should be building up to running 20-25 minutes (2-3 miles) without stopping, five days a week this summer.   If you are able to build up to running 25-30 minutes (3-4 miles) at each workout, at the end of summer, that would be great!
  
  A new pair of running shoes is essential for cross country training and competition.  Please do not wear old running shoes for training.  Improper or broken-down footwear can impair foot health and result in injury.
  
  Please Note:
  St. Johns Public Schools is requiring each student-athlete to pay an annual $110.00 Athletic Participation Fee. Students who receive free and reduced lunch will pay a $25.00 one-time fee. This fee will be due by the end of the first week of cross country practice on Thursday, August 27th 2026.
  
  Students must register on our school website, and have a current year (after 4/15/26) Physical handed in on or before August 24th, 2026.
  
  Contact Information
  Case Trevino, SJMS Girls’ & Boys’ Assistant Cross Country Coach: Cell Phone (517) 528-4696 [email protected]