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TRAINING

North Cross School Take the Hill! 5K and Fun Run on Sat, Sept 28, 2024 on the NCS campus. Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:30AM. 5K starts at 9AM
Check back in Spring of 2024 when registration opens, raffle items are announced and the donation link is active.

We are so proud of you for clicking onto this page and preparing for a fun and challenging cross country 5K and/or Kids' Fun Run. We partnered with RunAbout Sports and Kelly Kemper Yoga to empower you to crush this race. You can do this, and we're here for you every step of the way.
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Training

Getting Started: It's not too late! Here is a 4-week couch to 5K training guide. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/5km/a760067/six-week-beginner-5k-schedule/
Stretching Tips
: Stretching is IMPORTANT! RunAbout Sports has some great stretches tips here.
www.runaboutroanoke.com/post/stretching-for-runners-bare-bones-basics
Cross Country Training: https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20825636/cross-country-specific-training-tips/
Kids' Running Training: https://www.womensrunning.com/training/beginner/guide-starting-kids-running-safely/

Pre-race Jitters?

Kelly Kemper Yoga:  Pre-race jitters? Take a minute to practice the pause with Kelly Kemper Yoga before the race, during training, and even while running. You can practice the skills you learn in her video anywhere, anytime. Visit her website for more information: www.kellykemperyoga.com

Local Running Groups

RunAbout Sports Run Groups – This is one of our fabulous sponsors and organizers of this race. They welcome all fitness levels and are a fabulous group to train with. Free weekly group runs and training programs. https://www.runaboutroanoke.com/run-or-walk-with-us

C&C Runners – C&C Runners (Childress & Crew Runners) was born in 2010 out of a dream of creating a group of runners of all skill levels who support each other’s passion for running. The purpose of the team is to support each other in our pursuit of fitness, offering an outlet for our passion of running and Walking. https://candcrunners.com/cc-group-runs/

Star City Striders –The Star City Striders is a volunteer organized group of active individuals who celebrate a running and walking lifestyle.The Star City Striders have been around since the late 1970’s as a resource for runners and walkers in the area. http://www.starcitystriders.com/



This is a North Cross School Parents Association event. For questions, please email: the NCSPA President, Dr. Jen Camp:  [email protected]. 

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​Roanoke, Virginia 24018
540-989-6641
North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school founded in 1944 and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
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  • NCS 5K
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