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2026-05-13

Cross Country May Update

COPLEY HS
CROSS COUNTRY
2026 Fall Season Plans

All,

I would encourage everyone to get registered in Final Forms, as it is now open for the 2026–2027 Season.

https://copley-oh.finalforms.com/

We are planning for the upcoming 2026 Fall Cross Country season with some big things in store as we continue taking our program to the NEXT LEVEL!

Important Dates
  • June 9: Training Plans begin for athletes who request them
  • June 15–18: 10th Annual Youth Camp
  • June 19: Copley XC & TF Alumni Races Under The Lights
  • July 7: Formal Summer Practices With Coaches
  • August 1–4: Overnight Camp
  • August 5: Mandatory Practices Begin
  • August 7: Time Trial Under The Lights at Copley Stadium
  • August 29: HOKA Invitational — Bigger Than Ever at SPIRE!
  • October 7: Berlin Bear Den Dash at Olentangy Berlin

Looking further ahead into the season, we are planning on taking the Varsity Teams to an elite meet at Olentangy Berlin and staying overnight in a hotel. This will serve as a State Preview style meet and help prepare athletes for championship racing.

We are looking to get commitments for several upcoming events, so please review the information and sign-up links below.

Team Calendar

Our calendar is located on www.copleyrunning.com under the Cross Country tab.

VIEW TEAM CALENDAR
Youth Camp Counselors
June 15–18

Copley Youth Running Camp counselors are needed from 8:00–11:00 AM for athletes in grades 1–8.

COUNSELOR SIGN UP
Team Overnight Camp
August 1–4

The Coaches and Team travel to Mohican State Park for Overnight Camp during the first week of August. This continues to be one of the favorite memories for many of our seniors and is an outstanding team-building experience.

Thank you to everyone who has already made a payment to help us secure camp for this season. If you still plan to attend and have not paid yet, please let us know.

Camp Cost Information

The total camp cost is $230. This includes:

  • Camp lodging & food
  • 2026 Senior Gifts & Pasta dinner supplies for the season

We are asking for $100 up front, with the remaining $130 due closer to camp.

Important: When paying through Zeffy, select “Other – $0” for the donation so you do not accidentally tip the service.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Coach Driscoll
Copley Cross Country

Eric Driscoll
Copley High School Cross Country Coach

Copley High School Assistant Track Coach | Distance

Copley-Fairlawn Schools

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