July 18, 2025 Official Fall Season Starts August 11; All Participants Must Complete Requirements before Arrival at 1st Mandatory Practice
The Campolindo cross country team fall season begins on Monday, August 11, with mandatory practice meeting at 3:00pm on the lower grass field adjacent to the theater complex.
To be eligible for participation athletes must have all of the requirements listed on the TEAM HANDBOOK completed. Please be sure to visit the TEAM HANDBOOK to review the list of eligibility requirements.
The fall cross country season is open to all levels of ability and experience. We especially encourage freshmen to join the squad. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and establish a network of support at the start of their high school career. Incoming freshmen and their parents should check out our "WHY CROSS COUNTRY?" page to hear from former athletes about how their cross country experience made a positive difference.
Please be sure to review the attendance and behavior expectations on the TEAM HANDBOOK and on the ATHLETE INFORMATION SHEET CONTRACT. Participation requires a significant commitment, including consistent attendance, maximum effort, and exemplary behavior. In addition, please note that cross country is an exceptionally physically and emotionally challenging sport. Athletes and parents should take the time to consider carefully whether or not they can truly meet these expectations and whether or not they are prepared for the rigors of the sport.
November 30, 2024 Boys Earn 2nd State Championship with Wire to Wire Victory over Crowded Field; Girls Finish 6th to Extend Top Ten Streak
In his meet preview, California cross country prognosticator Rich Gonzalez wrote of the Boys' Division 3 Championship race, "This one's crazy!" His reasoning being that no fewer than 7 schools from across the state were capable of a title run in this "white-knuckles affair." Further adding to the suspense was his note that the Cougars had nearly been beaten in their section championships amid challenging weather a week prior; yet when it came to putting his picks in order, Gonzalez placed Campolindo at the top of his list.
November 23, 2024 Disastrous Conditions Swamp Section Meet; Northgate Snaps Girls' Title Streak, Boys' Squad Claims 16th Championship
With several inches of rain already soaked into the Hayward High School course during the days preceding the NCS Championships, conditions rapidly declined with each race run as precipitation continued on Saturday. By the start of the girls' division 3 competition, the 5th race of the day, long sections of the looping 3-mile route had been churned into deep, slushy mud. Aside from the 500 meters of pavement, the rest of the course offered a comical trial of bogs, mud pits, and slippery slopes, leading to a spectacle more akin to a medieval battlefield than a cross country meet.
November 9, 2024 Cougars Earn 6 Titles with 5-1 Finish at DAL Champs; Boys Avenge 2023 Loss
In the penultimate race of the afternoon, the varsity boys turned away challenges from 2 of the top teams in the section to reclaim the Diablo Athletic League championship meet crown on Saturday at Hidden Valley Park.
Gavin Gunn (27) assumed the top spot for the Cougars, leading a 3-man string of blue and white across the line to claim the 4th, 5th, and 6th places in the race. Maxson Cook (25) and Jack Durden (27) closed out the scoring in 10th and 12th place, respectively, helping to provide the 3rd fastest team-time performance on the course in school history.
November 2, 2024 Fartlek Workout Preps Squad for Champs
Switching up the weekly training pattern in the 12th week of the season, the Cougars traded in the Saturday long run for a higher-intensity mystery fartlek workout on the gravel paths of Newhall Park on November 2.
The 8am start time provided cool temperatures and open trails as the team divided itself into 9 separate workout groups based on current performance levels. Each member of the group was responsible for executing 1 or more pace changes as the harriers sharpened both physical and mental racing attributes in advance of the looming league championships.
Over the course of 50 minutes, the goal was to notice and cover moves made by other athletes in the group as efficiently as possible.
October 30, 2024 Boys Outrun League Rivals in Final DAL Center Meet; Girls Sweep All Divisions
After clashing twice previously in the preceding 2 weeks, the Campolindo varsity boys' faced off yet again with their cross-town rivals to determine the final league standings heading into the November championships. While the Cougars had bettered Miramonte in the overall team results at the Rough Rider Invitational on October 18, and again at the Mid-Season Mania 3200m Invitational on October 23, in both instances it was the Matadors who won the dual scoring.
XCStats.com: This is our database for collecting athlete training and competition data as well as our tool for communicating to athletes and parents. All athletes must set up an XCStats.com account in order to participate in Campolindo cross country.
2024 Parent Volunteer Signup: We depend on parent volunteers to staff various positions throughout the season. Each family is expected to cover at least 2 positions each season.
Humboldt Distance Running Camp: This legendary week-long summer workshop is hosted on the CalPoly-Humboldt University campus and provides an opportunity for athletes to learn from some of the top coaches and elite athletes in the sport today, all while enjoying the most spectacularly beautiful running trails in the world.
Purchasing Team Gear: The NB Team Store is currently closed. The next order window will be open for the spring track sesaon at the end of December.
Do you enjoy the majestic landscape of the East Bay? We do. We are grateful for the opportunity to live and train in this region, rich in both cultural heritage and natural beauty. We encourage participants and their families to consider a contribution to the Sogorea Te Land Trust as a gesture of gratitude for the privilege to use this land and respect for its indigenous inhabitants.
Cougar Cross Country stands in solidarity with BLM against racial injustice. We are committed to equity work on our campus and in our community. Our athletes and coaches are actively engaged in these efforts both through regular team discussions, presentations and service projects, and in collaboration with Positive Coaching Alliance educational workshops and the campus-wide Diversity & Inclusion project.
Facebook Group: The official team Facebook group is where you will find frequent announcements, notes about competition logistics, meeting times, helpful links to current articles and more. It is also a useful forum for asking questions!
