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Cross Country

Cross Country

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All San Marcos XC information and updates will be sent out on Remind. Please join here:

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If you have any questions regarding the upcoming 2026/2027 Cross Country or Track & Field seasons, please email: 
kevin.chindlund@smusd.org

keenan.smith@smusd.org

2026/2027 Cross Country and Track & Field mandatory CIF no contact period:
June 14-June 28
Coaches will be unavailable for any communication with athletes and parents during this time. Any emails or phone calls will be returned the week of June 29th~

 

Our first summer group run will be Wednesday, July 1st @ 7:30am, Walnut Grove Park

July-August summer group run locations will be sent out after we meet on July 1st~

 
See below for important clearance information. This needs to be turned in before we officially start the season.

Once school starts in August, Cross Country practice is everyday, Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30pm. We will start practice each day at the bleachers by the track. 

IMPORTANT: 2026/2027 Athletic clearance packet information here: Clearance and Insurance

1.     Students who wish to participate in a sport for the 26/27 school year will need to have an Online Clearance Packet completed and turned in before you can practice and or try out. Screenings may only be performed by a licensed MD, DO, PAC, and NP. Athletic screening must be performed after June 1st, 2026 for the 26/27 school year participation.  

2.     The clearance packet is electronic. There is nothing to turn in. Simply complete the online packet and click submit.

 

Our 2026 XC meet schedule is below. We will be updating it over the next few weeks:

San Marcos Athletic.net XC Team

  • 5,000 meters:
    15:12.8 - Dean Odom (2025, CIF State Meet/Woodward Park)
    17:56.6 - Caitlin Cornell (2017, So Cal Invite/Guajome Park)


    3 miles:
    14:22.7 - Dean Odom (2025, CCA Ravens Invitational)
    16:48.4 - Caitlin Cornell (2017, Dana Hills Invitational)

    CIFSDS Morley Field Course Records, course changed in 2017:

    15:33- Travis Laird (Old CIF course 3.1 miles)
    15:33.1- Carlos Alvarez (New CIF course 2.96 miles)

    16:48- Caitlin Cornell (Old CIF course 2.75 miles)
    18:04.2- Caitlin Cornell (New CIF course 2.96 miles)

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    Kevin Chindlund
    Head Track & Field/XC Coach 
    kevin.chindlund@smusd.org

    Keenan Smith
    Head Track & Field/XC Coach

    keenan.smith@smusd.org