Oakwood Striders (Grades 3 - 6)
Do you enjoy running? Want to hang out with friends while being active outdoors? Join Oakwood's kids' cross country program for boys and girls in grades 3-6. The program encourages fitness and enjoyment of running while introducing kids to the basics of distance running in a fun and supportive environment. This is a low-key program; running several times a week will help you improve, but you are welcome to join even if you can't attend every practice. We will keep you updated through the season on races. Please provide your shirt size when registering!!
Parent volunteers and coaches are needed! If interested please contact Thomas Hayes @ 937-298-0775 or hayes@oakwoodohio.gov
Race locations may be out of town in the Greater Dayton Area. Parents will be responsible for transporting or finding rides for their children to these races.
A Liability Release Form must be completed and turned in for this program. You can find a link to the form at the bottom of this information. It can be printed, completed and then turned in to one of the coaches or emailed to Thomas Hayes at hayes@oakwoodohio.gov.
Dates/Times: Mondays & Thursdays, August 20, 2026 - October 8, 2026
(No Session September 7, 2026)
Times: 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Practice Location: Mack Hummon Stadium
Fees: $45* (M), $67 (NM & NR)
*Discounts are applied at checkout
Coaches: Molly Kash & Brad Fairfax
Race Locations/Dates:
Friday, September 11, 2026 Middletown Time: TBD-Evening
Sunday, September 29, 2026 Oakwood Old River Time: 1:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 26, 2026 Kettering Indian Riffle Time: TBD-Evening
Saturday, October 3, 2026 (Location and Time TBD)
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Eaton Time: Early Morning
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Yellow Springs Invite Time: Evening