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West Suburban Harriers 
2026 Fall XC Program

October 20th to November 21st

What Athletes Receive

  • Training under experienced XC coaches

  • West Suburban Harriers Sweatshirt

  • West Suburban Harriers Technical T-Shirt

  • All Meet Registration Fees Paid by WSH

  • Discounted pricing at Naperville Running Company ​and Peak Running

  • AAU Membership

Practice Schedule

There is no minimum practice requirement.

  • Monday: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Tuesday: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Thursday:  4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Note: We will adjust practice times when DST ends

Practice Locations

Practices will be held at parks in Clarendon Hills and Western Springs.

Practices

Practice sessions will include:

  • Distance Training & Speed Sessions

  • Running Enhancement Drills

  • Core Strength Training 

  • Flexibilty Strategies

  • Guidance on Individual Form

XC Meets

  • Pre-Halloween Costume Relays (Clarendon Hills)

  • Illinois Youth Cross Country Invitational (Palatine)

  • WSH Blue & Gold Meet / CCCNYC Qualifier (Clarendon Hills)

  • Cross Country Coaches National Youth Championships (Cedarville, OH)

Eligible Athletes

The program is open to any male or female athlete who is in 2nd through 9th grade. Training will be age appropriate

Registration Fees

$290

  • New Harrier athletes are also required to purchase a Harriers race singlet for $35.

Financial Assistance

We will not turn away any athlete for financial reasons. To inquire about financial assistance, please email John Darrow at jdarrow@mccarthyduffy.com.

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