We are excited to launch our fourth season of Sumter Speed Cross Country in the fall of 2025! We are still finalizing the schedule at this time, but our season should run from the September-October with our race on Saturday, November 8. Cost for this season will be $75 and includes your child’s shirt and registration for the Nov 8 Race. If you choose to run in the USATF meets in November, additional costs may apply

Sumter Speed Cross country is open to ages 5-18. We are a USATF certified club that trains around Sumter, SC and will compete in races throughout the state. Races range from 1k with our youngest competitors to a traditional 5k with our high schoolers. Once the schedule is set, we will practice 2 days a week (2 weekdays) and will also have running plans available if you have to miss practice. Please complete the registration form listed below to sign up and feel free to contact Rip Ripley, Program Director, at coachripripley@gmail.com with any questions!

This year, we are excited to work towards continuing to plant running clubs in some of our local schools in Sumter. If you are interested on leading a club at your school, please get in touch with Coach Ripley

Cross Country Fall 2025 Registration Form via Google Forms

Practice Schedule will start Monday Sept 15 and run until your child is done competing.

Locations are subject to change, but coaches will update you.

Meet Schedule:

Nov 8-Home Meet in Sumter to celebrate the end of our 8 week program

Nov 8 @ USATF State Meet (Aiken)

Nov 23- USATF Region Meet (TBA)

Dec 13-USATF National Meet (Indiana)

Please note that The USATF meets may included additional costs. More information on these meets will be sent out towards the end of the season.