Colorado Coyotes Youth XC Invitational
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 AM MDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A high-energy cross country invitational for youth, featuring a scenic, challenging course and competitive divisions.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
Fun
Scenic
CompetitiveGreat for
- Kids & Youth
Kids & YouthThe Colorado Coyotes Youth XC Invitational invites young runners aged 6 to 14 to a high-energy cross country meet. Experience a scenic course featuring grass, crushed dirt rock, and rolling hills, designed for a fun and challenging race. This event offers professional chip-timing and custom bibs for all participants, with custom die-cast medals awarded to the top 10 boys and girls in each age division. It's a wonderful opportunity for youth to test their skills in a supportive environment.
What to expect
- A scenic course with varied terrain including grass, dirt, and rolling hills.
- Professional chip-timing for accurate results.
- Custom die-cast medals for the top 10 finishers in each division.
Standout details
- Open to youth runners ages 6-14
- Scenic course with varied terrain
- Professional chip-timing
- Medals for top 10 in each division
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
Chip TimedFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
4 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
4K
1 option · closes Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
4mo 27d 23h 41m leftAges 13 & 14 - (born 2011-2012) - 4Km (2.48 miles)
Closes Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT · From $33.05
3K
2 options · closes Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
4mo 27d 23h 41m leftAges 11&12 - (born 2013-2014) - 3Km (1.86 miles)
Closes Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT · From $33.05
Ages 9 &10 (born 2015-2014) - 3Km (1.86 miles)
Closes Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT · From $33.05
2K
1 option · closes Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
4mo 27d 23h 41m leftAges 8 & Under (born 2017+) - 2Km (1.24 miles)
Closes Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT · From $33.05
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Past result sets can use different distance labels by year. Choose the distance version first, then pick from the years available for that version.
Crowd
Small field
45 2K finishers in 2024. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
10:27
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 8:36.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 47% women and 53% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 2K in 2024, this looks like a small field: 45 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 10:27. The quicker front of the field averaged about 8:36. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Conifer, CO
Travel draw
Aurora, CO
Travel draw
Boulder, CO
Travel draw
Littleton, CO
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Scored Boys
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Scored Girls
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2K | 2024 | 45 | 10:27 | 10:53 | 8:36 | 7:55 / 8:46 |
| 2K | 2021 | 59 | 10:23 | 10:44 | 8:26 | 7:52 / 8:13 |
| 3K | 2022 | 91 | 13:18 | 14:11 | 11:00 | 10:24 / 11:09 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
🏃♂️ Colorado Coyotes Cross Country Invitational 🏃♀️ Join us for the ninth annual Colorado Coyotes Cross Country Invitational—a high-energy event open to all youth runners ages 6 to 14!
This exciting meet features a scenic course made up of grass, crushed dirt rock, a few sidewalk crossings, and rolling hills—perfect for a fun and challenging race experience.
All races will be professionally chip-timed by Colorado Race Timing , and each runner will receive a custom bib. The top 10 boys and girls in each division will earn custom die-cast medals to commemorate their performance.
📌 Races will be run coed (boys and girls together), and age groups are determined by the runner’s age as of December 31, 2025.
🗓️ Race Schedule Ages 13–14 (Born 2011–2012) – 4K (2.48 miles) 🕘 9:00 AM – Competitive & CARA Division
Ages 11–12 (Born 2013–2014) – 3K (1.86 miles) 🕤 9:30 AM – Competitive 🕤 9:33 AM – CARA Division
Ages 9–10 (Born 2015–2016) – 3K (1.86 miles) 🕙 10:00 AM – Competitive 🕙 10:03 AM – CARA Division
Ages 8 & Under (Born 2017 or later) – 2K (1.24 miles) 🕥 10:30 AM – Competitive 🕥 10:33 AM – CARA Division
🏅 Results Complete results will be posted on this page shortly after each race.
📍 Location & Directions Start & Finish: deKoevend Park, Shelter C Next to Goodson Recreation Center Address: 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial, CO 80121
Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:30 AM on race day at Shelter C.
Parking & Drop-Off: Shelter C is located in the northwest corner of the Goodson Recreation Center parking area. For easy access:
Drop off tents, gear, and runners near Shelter C Then park in one of the following lots: Goodson Recreation Center – 6315 S. University Blvd. deKoevend Park – 6301 S. University Blvd. South Suburban Ice Arena – 6580 S. Vine St. ➡️ Use the bridge from this lot to access the High Line Canal and walk to deKoevend Park. Ready to race? Let’s run wild with the Coyotes! For more info, visit www.coloradocoyotes.com