Archive for July, 2024

Join the Duluth East Cross Country Team

All 7th through 12th graders who enjoy running are invited to join the Duluth East Cross Country team! There are no tryouts and all runners, regardless of ability, are guaranteed to race in 8 meets. To join, simply show up to the first day of practice — August 12th — or contact a coach. Registration will open August 8th.

FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE — August 12th 8:00-9:30am, Lester Park Pavilion. Beginning on August 12th, we will practice Mon thru Fri 8:00-9:30am at Lester Park.

CAREGIVER INFO MEETING — August 15th 5:30-6:30pm, Duluth East High School auditorium.

2024 DULUTH EAST CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

  • Th 8/22 10:30am — Duluth East Twin Ports Invitational, Duluth, MN
  • Th 8/29 2pm — Grand Marais / Pincushion, Grand Marais, MN
  • Th 9/5 4pm — Dan Conway XC Invitational, Superior, WI
  • Fri 9/13 3:30pm — Applejack Cross Country Meet, Lakeville, MN
  • Tues 9/17 4pm — Grand Rapids Invitational, Grand Rapids, MN
  • Fri 9/20 TBD — Roy Griak Meet, St. Paul, MN [varsity]
  • Th 9/26 4pm — Hibbing Rotary XC Invitational, Hibbing, MN
  • Th 10/3 4pm — Ely Invitational, Ely, MN
  • Sat 10/12 10am — Old Abe Invite, Eau Claire, WI
  • Tues 10/15 4pm — Proctor XC Invite, Proctor, MN
  • Th 10/24 11am — 7AAA Section Meet, Anoka, MN [varsity]
  • Sat 11/2 11am — State Meet, St. Paul, MN [varsity]

Duluth East Cross Country Camp – July 23-26th

The Duluth East Cross Country staff will be hosting a preseason training camp from Tuesday, July 23, to Friday, July 26. We will meet at Lester Park from 3-5 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Friday we will meet at Coach Wicker’s house, 6038 South Pike Lake Road at 9 AM for a run around Pike Lake and some fun in the water.

Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome. The East coaches and experienced athletes will give an overview of our program and training tips for the upcoming season. All ability levels are encouraged to attend. You can come 4 days or 1 day depending on your schedule. There is no fee and registration can be done on the first day. Everyone should have running shoes, shorts and a water bottle.

We will cover:

  • general training for distance running
  • injury prevention
  • running form
  • strength workouts
  • cross training options

The goal of this mini-camp is to give runners an overview of the cross country program, to meet other runners and to see what our practices are like. Workouts will be set up for runners of all levels.

For more information, contact Coach Wicker at dhwicker5009@gmail.com or 218-576-9871.

Summer Captain’s Practice Schedule

Beginning July 1st, all runners are invited to attend Duluth East cross country practices led by team captains.

MONDAYS at 5pm – Bagley Campground

TUESDAYS at 8am – Hartley Nature Center

WEDNESDAYS at 5pm – Hawk’s Ridge 

THURSDAYS at 8am – Bagley Campground

FRIDAYS at 8am – Lester Park Playground (long run)

Join every FRIDAY at 7pm at Park Point Beach House for a team party!

Any changes to this schedule will be shared on GroupMe (for athletes) and SportsYou (for caregivers & athletes).

Get Connected

Are you or your child running Duluth East Cross Country this season? Get connected!

1.   SportsYou —> for caregivers & athletes [code: G8UNRQCE]

2.   GroupMe —> for athletes

3.   this website —> for caregivers & athletes

Fans can follow along on Instagram @east.cross.country!