Cross Country
Cross Country

All San Marcos XC information and updates will be sent out on Remind. Please join here:
If you have any questions regarding the upcoming 2026/2027 Cross Country or Track & Field seasons, please email:
kevin.chindlund@smusd.org
2026/2027 Cross Country and Track & Field mandatory CIF no contact period:
June 15-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 30th~
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.
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5,000 meters:
15:21- Travis Laird (1999, CIF State Meet Woodward Park)
17:56.6- Caitlin Cornell (2017, So Cal Invite Guajome Park)
3 miles:
14:47.9- Brandon Hansen (2011, Dana Hills 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) -

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