Weekly Update: Great American Recap, Brooks South RSVP, and an Important Parking Change
WEEKLY UPDATE · OCTOBER 5-11, 2026
Great American is officially in the books, and we’re proud of the way our athletes showed up and competed, both for TATC and for their school teams!
We have a few important updates for the week ahead, including some changes to this week’s training schedule, the RSVP for Brooks South, and an important update on how to access the back parking lot.
We’ve also included the full cross country and indoor calendars again below so families can continue planning ahead.
RACE RECAP: GREAT AMERICAN XC FESTIVAL
Friday was all about our middle school athletes, who took on WakeMed Soccer Park representing Total Athlete Track Club at the Great American XC Festival. Then on Saturday, nine of our high school athletes were back on the same course, this time representing their school teams in the varsity races.
We’re proud of every one of them and loved getting to see so many of our TATC athletes compete across both days!
Raced for Total Athlete Track Club on Friday:
Russ, Willie, Rhett S., Zairalys, and Raelyn
Raced for their schools on Saturday:
Stella, Scarlett, Brinn, Sophia, Daniel, Turner, Camic, Torris, and Eli
PARKING LOT REMINDER
A quick but important note for anyone driving on the property: the hill at the back is off-limits. Please do not drive up or down it in either direction.
To reach the back parking lot, vehicles must use the Cooks Ln entrance off Buffalo Lakes Rd.
We know this adds a few extra minutes to drop-off and pickup, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.
Need help? Email coachruss@tatrackclub.com or info@tatrackclub.com, message us on Band, or give us a call (910) 246- 8638. We are happy to help you through it.
BROOKS SOUTH XC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Brooks South is Saturday, November 28 at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, NC. The meet is open to athletes from 10U through varsity and brings together one of the most competitive fields our athletes will see this season.
Registration for Brooks South works a little differently than most of our meets, so we need to get an approximate number of interested athletes well in advance to make sure everyone is registered. If your athlete is interested in competing, please complete the RSVP below.
There is also an Open/Masters 5K for adults. If you’re a parent or other adult interested in racing, please RSVP using the link below.
THIS WEEK'S TRAINING SCHEDULE
Here is how the week lays out at the training center.
Monday, Oct 5 Youth Development Training (Non-club athletes) , 6:30 to 8:00 PM |
Tuesday, Oct 6 Club Training, 5:00 to 6:30 PM Youth Development Training (Non-club athletes), 7:00 to 8:30 PM |
Wednesday, Oct 7 No scheduled sessions |
Thursday, Oct 8 Evening practices cancelled this week |
Friday, Oct 9 Youth Development Training (Non-club athletes), 6:30 to 8:00 PM |
Saturday, Oct 10 Sprinters, 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the facility Distance, long run day - location announced on Band Youth training for non-club athletes, 1:00 to 2:30 PM Club athletes needing facility access are welcome during those hours |
Sunday, Oct 11 No scheduled sessions |
LOOKING AHEAD
There is still plenty of cross country left, but indoor season is right around the corner. As always, not every athlete competes at every meet. Coaches will send entry information, deadlines, athlete selections, and travel details as each competition gets closer.
THE REST OF CROSS COUNTRY
November, date TBA — USATF NC Junior Olympic XC Championships Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, Kernersville, NC Note: Qualifier for regionals and nationals |
Sat, Nov 28 — Brooks South XC Championships McAlpine Park, Charlotte, NC RSVP in this post or on Band |
Sat, Dec 12 — USATF National Junior Olympic XC Championships Moncus Park, Lafayette, LA Who races: Qualified athletes only |
INDOOR SEASON AT A GLANCE
Nov 14, 2026 — Get Your Marks Meet JDL Fast Track, Winston-Salem, NC Who races: Selected high school athletes |
Dec 12, 2026 — Coach O Winterfest Tryon International Center, Mill Spring, NC Who races: Full team |
Dec 19, 2026 — Christmas Is Near Invitational Metrolina Christian Academy, Indian Trail, NC Who races: Middle school and high school |
Jan 17, 2027 — VA Showcase USATF Club Competition Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA Who races: Full team, Sunday only |
Jan 31, 2027 — Eye of the Tiger Invitational Clemson University, Clemson, SC Who races: Selected athletes ages 14 to 18 |
February 2027 — School championship season Varies by school Who races: High school athletes focus on their school postseason |
Mar 18 to 21, 2027 — Adidas Track Nationals Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA Who races: Qualified athletes only |
Three of our indoor meets are outside North Carolina, so those weekends will require travel. We will get that information out early so families have plenty of time to plan.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Tonight: Youth Development Training (Non-club athletes), 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Thursday: Evening practices are cancelled this week.
Saturday: Sprinters 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the facility, distance athletes long run location TBA on Band, youth (non club) session 1:00 to 2:30 PM.
This week: RSVP above if your athlete wants to race Brooks South on November 28.
Keep an eye on Band for meet information, training updates, and anything else that comes up during the week.
Thank you for continuing to trust us with your athletes. We are excited about what is ahead.
Total Athlete Track Club | Total Athlete Training Center
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