July – December
Cross Country
Trail running, aerobic base, and pack tactics. Registration opens in July; the season finishes at the USATF National Junior Olympic XC Championships in December.
Register for XCWest Coast Velocity Running Club
Where young runners learn what they're capable of.
Youth cross country and track in Orange County. Through consistent training, commitment, and teamwork, our athletes build the speed — and the confidence — to go after big goals.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Where
- Orange County, CA
- Seasons
- Fall XC · Spring Track
- Coaches
- USATF / AAU certified
Who we are
More than a kids' team
West Coast Velocity is a small, coach-led mid-distance club. Kids train in small groups with certified coaches, and the adults around them — parents, neighbors, former runners — are encouraged to join in rather than watch from the sideline.
Every coach is certified and background-checked through USATF or AAU. Whether the goal is a national championship, a faster 5K, or a first finish line, the approach is the same: show up consistently, build confidence, and let the speed follow.
More about the clubPrograms
Two seasons, one team
January – July
Track & Field
Speed, pacing, and middle-distance race strategy for youth (8U–18) and masters. Builds toward the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships.
About the season2026 Cross Country
Next up
- 11Oct
Free Spirit CondorsLocation changed
Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA
- 18Oct
Pacific Coast Shockwaves
Central Park, Huntington Beach, CA
- 25Oct
LA Jets
Heartwell Park, Long Beach, CA
How we coach
Why families choose Velocity
Confidence first, then speed
Growth happens when you feel supported enough to take risks. We break complex training into steps that feel achievable, with patience and real accountability.
Parents run too
Our masters group trains alongside the kids, and many of them are parents. Run the workout, race the masters division, or help us run practice — either way, you're on the team.
Built around the individual
No two runners train the same. Workouts and goals start from your strengths, not from a generic plan.
The team
Meet the coaches
On the course
Practice, race day, and everything between
2026 Cross Country
Ready to run with us?
Registration takes about five minutes. Questions first? Email us and a coach will get back to you.