K-5 Youth Cross Country - Salem
- Date: November 18, 2026
- Sport: track-field
- Location: Salem, New Hampshire
Get outside, get moving, and discover the trails around Salem! Salem Youth Cross Country introduces K–5th grade runners to the fundamentals of cross country running in a fun, supportive, and age-appropriate environment.Participants will build endurance, learn pacing, and gradually increase their running distance while learning to listen to their bodies and develop healthy training habits. Runners will work toward personal goals such as completing their first mile and eventually building toward a 5K.Each week will feature a different local trail or outdoor area when possible, giving participants the opportunity to explore Salem while learning important trail and outdoor safety skills, including staying with their group, following marked trails, preparing for changing weather, understanding trail hazards, and respecting wildlife and the environment.The program will also introduce the difference between training and racing, different types of running workouts, and the importance of tracki