Cross Country Run Club Practice
with Mae Corwin & Morse Student Athletes

Led by: Mae, Morse Student Athletes
Grades: K–6 | Run Practice through Coastal Running League
Dates: September 14 – October 26
# of Sessions: 7 (No practice on Labor Day)
Pick-up: Rolling pick-up at Brightfield between 4:20pm and 4:30pm
Please notify the school if you need to pick up earlier than 4:20pm — we sometimes leave campus for trail runs. If you expect you may arrive later than 4:30pm, notify the school as soon as possible. Refer to Brightfield handbook for late pick-up policy.

Brightfield XC Run Club promotes running as fun, lifelong activity!

Cross Country running offers significant physical, mental, and social benefits for children, including improved cardiovascular health, increased endurance, strength and agility. It fosters mental resilience, self-confidence, and discipline while providing an inclusive environment that encourages personal growth over competition.

Grades K-6 Meet Distances
K-2: 1/2 mile
Grades 3/4: 3/4 mile
Grades 5/6: 1 mile

Participants will also be supported by Morse student-athletes including Morse Track Team Captain, Lily Forrester. Morse athletes will offer encouragement, guidance, and a glimpse into the next step for runners interested in middle and high school competition.

*This program is open to all Brightfield students at a sliding scale rate. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to enroll.