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.
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.
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 |
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.
Wildcat X-C Meet Oct. 26, 2019 Photos
Link to the Gallery - Wildcat Home Meet Oct. 26, 2019 Pictures Here
20th Wildcat Anniversary
Wildcat Coaches
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Wildcat Coaches
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Wildcat Coaches
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Wildcat Coaches
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Rockford, Illinois - Youth Cross Country Team
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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 |
