September 12, 2026 Smith, Lee Post Huge Improvements at ESI; Boys Win Varsity Large School Race
With mild fall temperatures and blue skies on Saturday for the annual Ed Sias Invitational, many Campolindo harriers improved their marks on the Hidden Valley Park 2.0-mile course over those posted at the previous weekend's practice meet.
Leading the way was a 61-second personal best by Isaac Lee (29), who broke 15 minutes for the 1st time to finish as the final scorer for the junior varsity boys' squad. Also impressive was the 44-second improvement from Cameron Smith (29), who finished as the 4th scorer for a frosh-soph girls' team that placed 3rd in a field of 19 complete squads.
In the varsity boys' competition, the Cougars split their squads between the large and small school divisions. Caden Ehrhorn (28) finished 2nd in the small school race with the 3rd-fastest time in school history on the course. His squad also finished 2nd in the team standings, behind section rival Maria Carrillo, which placed 3 finishers in the top 7.
Nikola Van Delft (27) was the Cougars' top gun in the large school race, finishing 3rd in 10:34, which lands him in 19th position on the all-time list. His team earned the victory over a strong Los Gatos squad from the Central Coast Section.
Highlighting the girls' competition was a wire-to-wire individual win in the frosh-soph race for Varvara Kabenina (30) as the freshman broke the tape in 13:28, a whopping 17 seconds ahead of her nearest challenger.
September 4, 2026 Beardsley Post Big PR at Practice Meet
Shaving 71 seconds from his previous best on the Hidden Valley Park 2.0 mile course, Sammy Beardsley (29) topped all improvements at Friday's Little Ed practice meet v. Alhambra and College Park.
In the girls' competition, the most progress was demonstrated by Amalia Contreras (27), who dropped under 13 minutes for the 1st time in her career on the rugged terrain. Her mark of 12:34 is now 11th on the Campolindo all-time list.
August 23, 2026 Fall Season Calendar Posted; Athletes Expected to Update XCstats Training Log
Athletes are expected to document their daily training using the XCStats training log feature. Values for run time and distance, along with notes about the type of workout, feel, location, training partners should always be included.
The daily TRAINING CALENDAR is also a good resource for athletes to review prior to each practice session. The calendar will indicate the type and length of workout planned for the day so that athletes can plan their hydration and nutrition accordingly.
August 8, 2026 Summer Sports Camp Wraps with Epic Point Reyes Trail Run, Beach Picnic
Over 20 athletes enjoyed a spectacular day in the Point Reyes National Seashore as they ran up Mt. Wittenberg on misty forest trails before picnicking at Heart's Desire Beach on Tomales Bay.
July 11, 2026 Sun Shines at Stinson as Harriers Enjoy Beach Frolic Following Dipsea Trail Run
Over two dozen athletes, coaches and parents enjoyed a beautiful summer day at the beach on Saturday, July 11, after many of them traversed the shoulder of Mt. Tamalpais via the historic Dipsea Trail.
While conditions at the coast in July can often be cool and foggy, this year's excursion featured misty forest trail in the early morning and blue skies at the beach in the afternoon.
Athletes feasted on grilled meats and additional picnic fair before indulging in extended frolic in the Pacific surf.
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.
Purchasing Team Gear: The BSN Team Store final order window for the fall season has closed. Please speak to Coach Chuck regarding team apparel availability.
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.
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.
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!
