Appleseeds Cross Country

Appleseeds Cross Country is a youth team in Fort Wayne, Indiana, located at 1750 Goshen Road. It welcomes runners from kindergarten through 12th grade, including children from local schools and homeschoolers. The season takes place in late summer and early fall, featuring practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings and multiple scheduled meets. Runners are divided by school level: elementary, middle, and high school. The race distances increase with age: elementary runners compete in 1-mile races, middle schoolers run 3K, and high schoolers race 5K. The program originates from the Appleseeds Youth Running Program, dedicated to fostering a lasting interest in running among children. Its summer running club introduces younger children to running through games and basic fitness, progressing to a more structured training approach for older participants, emphasizing running, teamwork, and sportsmanship.