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ROCKFORD

WILDCATS

Join the Rockford Wildcats
The Wildcats is a Youth Cross Country Team that started running in 1997. The program is designed to let kids have fun while learning about running. The ages of our runners range from 5-18. The program is open to all who might be interested in running.   The Wildcats are a part of the Rockford Road Runners, a Road Runners Club of America organization member club. Rockford Wildcats are also affiliated with AAU and USA Track and Field.


Wildcats is a free youth running club with NO COST to join,

just bring running shoes and a desire to run! 



Wildcat Mission Statement
We will provide all youth with the opportunity to reach personal goals, be a leader, practice good sportsmanship and learn respect for self and others.

REGISTER FOR WILDCAT PICNIC AUG 12, 2025


SUMMER 2025 PRACTICE SCHEDULE

WEEK (DATES)
TIME
LOCATION
Tuesday, Jun 10 and Thursday, Jun12
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
Puri Crest at Rock Cut State Park
Tuesday, Jun 17 and Thursday, Jun19
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
Puri Crest, Rock Cut State Park
Tuesday, Jun 24 and Thursday, Jun26
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
West Lake Area, Rock Cut State Park
Tuesday, July 01 and Thursday, July 03
NO PRACTICE
NO PRACTICE
Tuesday, Jul 8 and Thursday, Jul 10
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
West Lake Area, Rock Cut State Park
Tuesday, Jul 15 and Thursday, Jul 17
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve, off the Mulford St entrance
Tuesday, Jul 22 and Thursday, Jul 24
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
Kieselburg County Forest Preserve,  801 Swanson Rd, Roscoe, Il 61073 
Tuesday, Jul 29 and Thursday, Jul 31
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
Hart Road (off Perryville) Parking lot - Rock Cut State Park
Tuesday, Aug 5 and Thursday, Aug 7
6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
Anna Page Park, ​3102 N Springfield Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
Tuesday, Aug 12 (Wildcat Picnic!) 80 Hononegah Rd, Rockton, IL 61072


​and Thursday, Aug 14
​Roland Olson 

6:00 P.M. -6:45 P.M.
Roland Olson Forest Preserve, 9669 Atwood Rd, Roscoe, IL ·
​ https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Rockton/WildcatPicnic  (register for wildcat picnic)
Tuesday, Aug 16
GOAL RACE
River Run
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Rockford/RampRiverRun
RAMP RIVER RUN - SUMMER GOAL RACE REGISTRATION

Register for Wildcats

Once registered guardians will receive emails with

information, ​practice locations, and times.


Map Links to Practice Locations
YMCA Downtown  -  Sports Factory Top Lot
  Midway Village Path - Sinnissippi Park -  Aldeen Park -  Anna Page Park -  Dahlquist Park  


We would love for you to join the Wildcats.

 Simply go to our "REGISTER FOR WILDCATS (CLUB MEMBERSHIP SITE)"

follow instructions and create a free account, then
 come to a practice to

try it out. There is no commitment beyond the first run, but we hope to

run with you again.  
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Wildcat X-C Meet Oct. 26, 2019  Photos 

Link to the Gallery - Wildcat Home Meet Oct. 26, 2019 Pictures Here

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20th Wildcat Anniversary

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Rockford, Illinois - Youth Cross Country Team

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All you need is a desire to run and a pair of running shoes.  Learn more about OUR STORY
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Learn more about the Rockford Road Runners
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"Only one person and one person only will determine 
 how good of a runner you become... 
 You will become as good as you let yourself be. 
  That one person is you." - Coach
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  • Our Story
  • Meet the Coaches
  • How to Join
  • Practice Schedule
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Activities / Fun
  • Meets and Races
  • Results
    • 2019 Results
    • 2018 Results
    • 2017 Results
    • 2016 Results
    • 2015 Results
    • 2014 Results
    • 2013 Results
    • 2012 Results
    • 2011 Results
    • 2010 Results
  • Wildcat Photos
  • Wildcat Scholarship Application
  • Rockford Wildcat Apparel