SMM Fall 2026 Cross Country (PAL)
Cross Country is a fall sport for girls and boys in 6th-8th grades. St. Margaret Mary Catholic plays in the PAL (Parochial Athletic League). The season runs from August through mid-October. Everyone makes the team and is eligible to run in all meets, including the state meet. However, only the top 5 runners from each team can compete in the state title race.
Registration: Registration for Fall 2026 Cross Country is open through August 14th, 2026*.
*ALL Registrations due by this date to meet uniform ordering deadline.**
Meets: Begin in September and are between 1.5 and 2 miles long. Girls and boys run separately.
Practices: During the school year, practices are scheduled for Tuesdays: 3:30 - 4:30 pm and Thursdays: 5:00 - 6:00 pm, both at SMM. Everyone practices together.
Cost (6th-8th grade): $75 when you register. The cost covers meet fees, uniforms, sweatshirts, and the end-of-season pizza party.
For returning runners who will not need a uniform, the fee is $60.
**NEW THIS YEAR!**
2nd-5th graders are invited to participate in a race (800M) at 3 PAL meets! They will attend 1 team practice the week of each meet.
(3 practices and 3 meets total for the season)
Cost: $15 including a uniform.
See the registration link for more details!
Parent Help: We will send out a signup sheet for help with snacks, tent set up/tear down, bib pinning, and help with practices.
Please refer to the Athletic Handbook for more information.
Please contact Coach Mary Redli with questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
