Hilltoppers is a Summer Training Program designed to prepare junior high and high school runners for cross-country. Each individual is placed into a group with athletes of similar fitness levels.  They are coached with the goal of having them ready for their upcoming cross-country season w/ their team and coaches.

Hilltoppers is more than just about physical conditioning. We cover a variety of topics related to running with guest speakers consisting of post-collegiate runners, coaches, and experts in various fields of study including nutrition and strength training.

Practices take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:00p.m. at various parks and trailheads around the greater Cedar Valley.  Training begins on Tuesday, June 6th and ends on Thursday, July 20th.

You’ll receive calendars with date, time, & place, for each run.  We ask that one parent/guardian for each attending family, volunteer to help with at least one of the evening runs over the course of the 7 weeks.  We won’t make you run but you’re welcome to if you’d prefer.  Otherwise we have check in and check out duties as well as other areas of need for volunteers.  Team work makes the dream work!

Cost - $75 and includes insurance and T-shirt
Can be purchased online (therunnersflat.com) or in person at The Runner's Flat - 120 Main St. in Cedar Falls