JUNIOR OLYMPIC X-cOuNTRY TEAM

THIS IS WHERE IT ALL BEGINS.

JOXC helps young athletes love the sport, compete with confidence, and grow through the journey.

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ABOUT JOXC

Kokopelli's Junior Olympic Cross Country (JOXC) program is for boys and girls from 7 - 14 years old of all ability levels

Athletes train with experienced coaches, compete in local and regional meets, and have the opportunity to qualify for and compete at the Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships.

This is where it all begins.

FROM FIRST TIMER TO EXPERIENCED RUNNER

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EYES-ON COACHING
3 Coached Sessions each week

TEAM COMMUNITY
Supportive teammates, accountability, and shared progress

SEASON LONG TRAINING PLAN
We offer a full run training program to compliment your coached sessions

RACE OPPORTUNITIES
Full Season long race calendar with multiple race opportunities

WHO IT’S FOR

✓ All levels welcome- New runners encouraged
✓ Ages 7 - 14
✓ Ability to run 1 mile non-stop
✓ Good attitudes and ready to learn
✓ Interested in racing

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THIIS IS WHERE IT BEGINS

FIRST STEP TOWARD LIFELONG RUNNING

Explore the schedules, practice details, pricing, and next steps that help turn a first season into a lifetime pursuit.

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WHEN WE TRAIN

COLORADO SPRINGS

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INCLUDED

Monday

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4:15 - 5:30 PM

4:15 - 5:30 PM

Thursday

✓ Coached Practices, 3x per week

✓ Daily Run Training, 6x per week

✓ Season-long training plans & guidance

✓ Team communication & support

✓ Coaching at scheduled meets

4:30 - 5:45 PM

Sunday

2:00 - 3:30 PM

Training locations vary by day and are shared with registered athletes.

NOT INCLUDED

✕ Race entry fees

✕ Team racing gear & spirit wear

✕ Travel meet expenses

✕ Travel race costs

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$395

FIRST ATHLETE

2nd & 3rd ATHLETE

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$365

Scholarships available
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4 ATHLETES +

FREE

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for more information

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2026 Race Schedule

Date Time Event & Location
Sunday,
September 27, 2026		 9:00am Colorado Coyotes Invite deKoevend Park, 6301 S. University Blvd.,
Centennial, CO 80121
Saturday,
October 3, 2026		 9:30am Boulder Mountain Warriors XC Challenge Boulder Valley Christian Church,
7100 South Boulder Rd., Boulder, CO 80303
Sunday,
October 11, 2026		 9:00am Elevated Distance Training XC Showdown Aurora Sports Park
19300 E. Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
Saturday,
October 17, 2026		 9:00am Kokopelli Invite Monument Valley Park
1818 Culebra Ave
Colorado Springs CO 80907
Saturday,
October 24, 2026		 9:00am Colorado Middle School XC State Championships* Fehringer Ranch Park
10707 W. Quincy Ave
Littleton, CO 80127
Saturday,
November 14, 2026		 9:00am Colorado Youth XC Championships Aurora Sports Park
19300 E. Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
Saturday,
December 5, 2026		 9:00am AAU National Championships Victor Ashe Park
4901 Bradshaw Road
Knoxville, TN 37912

*For the Colorado Middle School State Meet, athletes register themselves or with their middle-school team. Kokopelli coaches will attend. Register early and select the correct wave. The fast wave is typically the Blue wave.

LED BY EXPERIENCE.

Lead by head coach Andy Potts Kokopelli Racing brings years of experience developing runners at all levels-from first-time athletes to national qualifiers

We focus on growth, character, and performance-on and off the course.

MEET THE COACHING TEAM
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Saturday

9:00 - 10:30 AM

CASTLE ROCK

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Tuesday

4:30 - 5:45 PM

Thursday

YOUR ATHLETE. OUR PRIORITY.

We know choosing the right program matters. Here are the answers to the questions we hear most from athletes and parents.

YOU GOT QUESTIONS. WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.

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JOXC | Frequently Asked Questions

  • Runners race wearing our White Kokopelli Racing Team uniform singlet that can be purchased from our Team Store.

    Each athlete can race in plain black shorts of your choice.

  • Training locations will vary for each of the Kokopelli Racing Team programs as we like to take advantage of training topography and variety. Training locations will be posted at the beginning of each month.

  • We make our best effort to notify athletes and parents via the Stack team app prior to practice.

    Weather changes rapidly along the front range and we are #KokopelliStrong so we do try to host practice whenever possible.

  • Race Distances are based on your age range:

    2k: 8 & Under
    3k: 9 - 10 & 11-12
    4k: 13-14
    5k: 15-18

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