Twin Cities Marathon Water Stop

We will be working at a water stop for the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday, October 4th as a fundraiser for the team.  We are needing at least 15 people to volunteer and help this year. If you would like to help, please read through the information and go to the link below to fill out the registration form.  Also, if there are any questions, please note that Cullen will be a point person and you can contact him or myself if there are any questions.  

Thanks

Denny

We’ll start sending volunteer instructions on Monday, September 28, so please ensure everyone is registered by Sunday, September 27 at the latest. If people register after Monday, we’ll send volunteer instructions on a rolling basis as soon as possible.

 

Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Weekend Volunteer Registration Website (https://twincitiesinmotion.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=115740&job_name=fluid%20station%203%20(mile%207)&job_password=FLUID326)

 

Fluid Station 3 (Mile 7)

Date: Sunday, October 4

Time: 6:45am - 10:35am

Location: E. Lake Harriet Pkwy. near parking bays by Rose Gardens (between Roseway Rd. and 42nd St. W.)

Volunteer Details: Assist with Fluid Station setup. Service runners as a water and/or Nuun Mixer, Pourer or Holder. A select number of individuals will also assist with Pro Fluids, if applicable. Assist with Fluid Station clean up. Assist with other duties as assigned by Fluid Station captain.

 

Lastly, please have everyone include your group name, so we can keep track of who’s registered by following the steps outlined below.

 

Are volunteering with a group?
Yes, I am volunteering with a group

 

What is the group’s name?

Enter Group Name: Coon Rapids Cross Country

Week of Sep 14: St Francis/Griak Invites

Below is the information for both Thursday's St Francis Invite at the Ponds Golf Course and Saturday's Roy Griak Invite at the Fort Snelling Golf Course in St Paul. For Thursday, there is only one race for the Middle School runners at 3:30, Boys JV is at 3:50 and Girls JV is at 4:20.  For Saturday, we are in the Maroon Division for both the boys and the girls races.  Start times are 9:00am for boys and 9:45am for girls.  Please note that at both races, pets are Not allowed.

One other item of note, the Girls team will be wearing Pink uniform tops for both days and the Boys will be wearing Black tops with their Red Shorts.

Lastly, for the Varsity that will be running on Saturday, we would like for them to come with on Thursday for support and to get their workouts in at the JV meet location. If they are not able to come with, we would like to be notified so we can let them know their workouts.  With Saturday, we would like those that raced on Thursday to come with as well so they can see and experience the atmosphere and races.  There will be races throughout most of the day, with close to 200 high school teams competing in 4 races.  We won't stay all day, but if you would like to stick around and watch the rest, it's a good day of racing! (There are also college races on Friday morning)

Any questions, please let me know,

Thanks
Denny

St Francis Invitational: Bus leaves at 1:45

The Ponds Golf Course: 2881 229th Ave NW, St. Francis, 55070. Take Hwy 10 West to Round Lake Blvd and go North to St Francis (will change to Lake George Blvd north of CR 22).   Take a right at the round-a-bout for CR 24 and the golf course parking lot will be on the left side of the road just shy of a 1/2 mile.

Spectator parking: There is limited parking available in The Ponds parking lot on the north side of the road. If you park in the parking lot on the north side of the road please use the tunnel to get to the other side. NO PARKING ALONG THE ROAD (229th/Bridge Street in front of the golf course) or on the south side of the road. Handicap parking is available in the little lot on the south side of the road near the restrooms and where the buses are to drop off. 

***PLEASE USE THE TUNNEL TO GET TO THE MEET LOCATION WHICH IS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE ROAD. The tunnel is located to the east of the clubhouse. There will be signs directing you to the tunnel from the parking lot. ATHLETES, SPECTATORS, AND COACHES ARE NOT TO CROSS THE ROAD AS IT IS BUSY. PLEASE USE THE TUNNEL! 

(If I can get links to the maps I will post those as well)

Roy Griak Invitational (Fort Snelling Golf Course):  Bus leaves at 7:00

5701 Leavenworth Ave, St Paul, MN 55111.  Take Highway 10 east to Hwy 610 to south Hwy 252.  Continue south onto I 94 and then exit at I 35W South and then go east on MN Hwy 62. Go about 4.5 miles and exit onto exit 116A and then turn left onto Airport Service Rd, a right Bloomington  Rd, a left onto Minnehaha Ave, a right onto Taylor Ave, and then a right onto Leavenworth Ave.  (These directions will change depending on where general public parking will be located).

The University will be charging $12.50 entry fee for adults and $10.50 for students/youth/seniors (62 & above). Kids age 3 & under are free. (Credit card Only)

Please click on this link for more spectator information: Griak Spectator Information

Bauman/Rovn Invitational Meet Info

Below is the team roster for Thursday's Bauman/Rovn Invite as well as the start times for each race and Directions.  Please note that parking is tight, so please give yourself plenty of time to get there before the races start, but also consider car pooling if possible.

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Bauman/Rovn Invitational: Gail Woods: 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, 55364.  Highway 10 east to Hwy 610 and continue to Hwy 169 South.  Take 169 South to I94 West and follow to I494 South. Follow to Hwy 12 West, then exit onto Shoreline Dr, which is actually County Road 15, and continue going west.  Shoreline Dr will take you in and around Lake Minnetonka, and continue to Mound, where you will take a left onto Bartlett Blvd/County Rd 110W The park entrance will be a couple of miles after you take a left, on the right side of the road.  The WRA Park will be on the left side of CR 110W.  There is limited parking at Gail Woods, so consider parking at WRA Park, near the park.  

Bus Leaves @ 1:45

JV Boys @ 4:00, Girls @ 4:30

Varsity Boys @ 5:10, Girls @ 5:35

MS (1.8K) Boys @ 6:05, Girls @ 6:30

Live Results will be found on Wayzata Results

NO DOGS ALLOWED AT GALE WOODS FARMS.

Bauman Rovn Invite @ Gail Woods, September 10, 2026
Girls	Boys
Varsity	Varsity
Ruby Demmer	Nixon Glenn
Mackenzie Reiland	Josey Jacobs
Alexa Sabatke	John Vandagriff
Emmy Fuller	Tate Burnett
Faith Kue	Cullen Jayasekera
JV	JV
Genavive Kostuck	Ben Moline
Ellie Sadler	Truman Smith
	Kaiden Castillo
Junior High Race (1.8 Miles)	Eli Post
Vera Lee	Vince Congdon
Ruth Hutton	Max Kirkpatrick
Zoe Felller	Zach Reiland
Leah Kirkpatrick	Will Gable
	Alvin Nguyen
	Xavier Pantoja
	Avalyn Nagan
	Mohamed Mustafa
	Junior High Race (1.8 Miles)
	Brecken Jayasekera
	Mason Pflugshaupt

Week of Sep 7

Good Evening and Happy Labor Day Weekend! Hope everyone is enjoying the day!!  Here is some information for the upcoming week as we start back to school.

Practice Monday will be at 6:00pm on the West end of the Tennis Court Parking Lot.  Then, starting Tuesday we will be on our school schedule for practices, where for those at the high school, we will meet at the weight room at 2:25, unless otherwise stated, and then everyone will meet at 3:10 on the West end of the Tennis Court Lot, giving the Middle School runners time after school to get ready.  Expect practices to last until about 5:00 every day we have practice.

Thursday this week, September 10th, is our next meet, the Bauman/Rovn Invite at Gail Woods in Minnetrista.  Directions to the course are below, but know that they are always posted in the Parent Handbook on the right side of the blog.  Bus time is 1:45, with the HS runners getting out at 1:25 and MS runners at 1:20 (I submit names for everyone to get them excused). Once I get the time schedule, I will get that out to everyone.  In the past, the first race starts at 4:00 and the last one at 6:30, so expect this to be a later evening for getting home.  Runners are allowed to go home with parents, but we need notification from a parent prior to the meet and we would like for the runners to stay until their teammates have completed their races.

If there are any questions, please let me know,

Thanks

Denny

Bauman/Rovn Invitational: Gail Woods: 7210 County Rd 110 W, Minnetrista, 55364.  Highway 10 east to Hwy 610 and continue to Hwy 169 South.  Take 169 South to I94 West and follow to I494 South. Follow to Hwy 12 West, then exit onto Shoreline Dr, which is actually County Road 15, and continue going west.  Shoreline Dr will take you in and around Lake Minnetonka, and continue to Mound, where you will take a left onto Bartlett Blvd/County Rd 110W The park entrance will be a couple of miles after you take a left, on the right side of the road.  The WRA Park will be on the left side of CR 110W.  There is limited parking at Gail Woods, so consider parking at WRA Park, near the park.

District 11 Meet Results

Our Individual Results and the Overall Meet Results are now posted on the right side of the blog.  Two of the Boy's times did not make it into the Overall Results, but I am working on getting those fixed.

A positive step to start the season however.  Congrats to Ruby for taking 3rd overall in the girls race!  Temps were rising and got warmer as the day went on.  It wasn't a perfect day, and was actually rough for some of the runners, but it is something of a starting point for everyone and one that we can all build off of as we head into next week and the rest of the season.

Friday's practice will be at 8:00am at the High School.  This is the annual Donut Run, so if the runners want a donut, they will need to bring money with, as they will run to a local Donut Shop.  We are going to also have the Captains in charge of this workout, giving the team a break from us Coaches!! :)

Monday's practice will be at 6:00pm at the High School to allow those that may be out of town the chance to not have to rush back.

Starting Tuesday, practice for the season will be at 3:10pm on the West End of the Tennis Courts, unless otherwise stated.  However, for only those that are at the High School, we will be weight training after school at 2:25, so please meet at the Weight Room.

Thanks to everyone that came out and supported the runners this morning!! 

Denny

Meet/Schedule Changes

As mentioned recently, the Waconia Invite was moved to Thursday, Sep 24, and with this move we canceled the Chisago Lakes Invite.  Since then I have been able to add a meet for the MS/JV runners on Thursday, Sep 17, the St Francis Invite.  These two changes are updated on the Schedule on the blog.  Also, I received information on the Section 7AAA Meet and they changed us to the morning session, with the first race now starting at 11:30am.  This change is also shown on our schedule.

Sorry for all of the changes,

Thanks,
Denny

Meet Schedule Change

There have been a couple of changes to our meet schedule due to date change from what I was originally told.  The Waconia Invite has been changed to Thursday, Sep 24, and due to this we took the Chisago Lakes Invite out to give those running at Griak more time to recover.  Thus, we currently have an opening for our JV/MS runners where Waconia had been.  I am currently working on getting another meet put in, and once I have confirmation I will get that information out as well.

Thanks and sorry for any issues this may create,

Denny

Week of August 31, 2026

There are a few items in this post, so please read through the whole post.

The team apparel put together by the Captains is due in one week, Sep. 6.  Here is a link to what can be purchased.  Please remember that these are optional items:

https://lettermensp.tuosystems.com/stores/crcc-26

To help with those putting together food for the pasta parties (which there are still openings, please look through them), if your athlete(s) has any allergies, can you please fill out this form.  This will also help with the end of season banquet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZZesbmaXlI8krcHqYgxskvxmy4WiGxLZ7jtxK6LcJlM6z5w/viewform?usp=sf_link

The plan for practices is to be done by 5:00 Monday through Wednesday.

Third Week (Aug 31-Sep 4)

Monday: 3:10pm, CR Soccer Complex (Near Recycling Center)

Tuesday: 3:10pm, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday: 3:10, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Thursday: District 11 Meet, Bus leaves at 7:00am, First race at 8:30, Second Race at 9:15

Friday: 8:00am, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Workouts for the Week: 

Workouts for the Week of August, 31

Thursday is our first meet of the season and it is on the south end of Anoka High School.  The Bus will be leaving at 7:00am from Door 3 of the High School and will return to the same location after the races are completed, getting back a little after 10:00.  The Boys will be racing at 8:30 and the Girls will be at racing at 9:15.  Everyone will be racing 5K and you will be able to see results online shortly after your runner finishes.  Once I get the link for the races, I will send it out

As for spectating, this is a good course to see the runners in a couple of spots without having to do too much running.  It will be a two lap course with the start and finish being in the general same area.  They also highly recommend that no dogs are brought onto the course.

Also note, we will meet at 6:00pm on Monday, September 2nd for practice, west end of the Tennis Courts, to allow those heading out of town for the weekend the opportunity to get home without rushing.

Any questions, please let me know,

Thanks

Denny

2026 Time Trial

Thanks to all that came out last night to support our runners and our Alumni that came to participate!  Even though the team numbers are not as high as we would like them to be, last night was one of the bigger groups of fans that we have had!  There was a lot of positive energy and the runners put forth solid efforts to start their seasons!! The results are posted on the right side of the blog under Results.  There were a couple of mixed up times at first, but thanks to the Photos Wade took at the finish (which are on our Facebook page), I was able to unscramble a few that were throwing off the finish times! If you also took pictures, or videos, and would like them posted on our blog, please send me a link and I will get them out there for everyone.

Thanks again for all the support!
Denny

Wednesday Practice

We will cancel tonight’s practice, Wednesday, August 26, so everyone has an opportunity to go to the Pasta Party at 5:00 at, the Mustafa household for some team bonding. Please check the GroupMe page for the address.  Also, we will change the location for Thursday morning’s practice to Riverview Park, still at 8:00am.

Thanks,

Denny

Workouts for the Week of August 24, 2026

Here are the times and locations for our practices this week, as well as a link to the workouts.  Expect practices to be about an hour and a half long.    

We will be handing out uniforms on Tuesday morning at 10:00am (this is the time that works with the equipment managers).  Please enter through the main doors and take the hallway to the right towards Door 3 to get downstairs.  The floors in the cafeteria will be being waxed on that day, so we need to stay out of this area.  We can set up with those that are new and are not sure where to go, a partner so they can not feel lost.

On Tuesday evening will be the annual Bike and Run from Anoka Ramsey CC.  This is a fun, costume workout that usually turns competitive, with each runner having a partner and alternating every mile for 6 miles running and biking (each will run 3 miles and bike 3 miles).  Parents are welcomed to come watch and cheer on the runners.  The course will go down Mississippi Blvd towards the CR Dam and back.  I will have the course details for everyone on Tuesday evening.  We will want everyone in the AR parking lot near the baseball field by 5:45.  

Also note that the team time trial is this coming Thursday (open to alumni to compete in as well!!).  We will start at 6:00pm, and at this time, due to smaller numbers on the team and alumni that are currently coming, we will run the boys and girls together, with our alumni as well.  We would like to have the runners at Riverview Park by 5:15 for warm ups, but then we will also have a quick parent meeting at 5:45 for an introduction and to be able to answer any questions.  Here also is the address for Riverview Park (Parking is on the south side of 105th, we meet on the north side):  2420 105th Ave NW

(Aug 24-28): 

Monday: 8:00am, CR Dam; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Tuesday: AM, On Your Own; 5:45pm, -10:00am Uniform Handout, CRHS Basement; Anoka Ramsey Community College (Bike and Run)

Wednesday: AM, On Your Own; 6:00pm, North Side of Riverview Park

Thursday: 8:00am, North side of Riverview Park; 5:15, North Side of Riverview Park (Time Trial)

Friday: 8:00am, North side of Riverview Park (note change of location)

Workouts for the Week of Aug 24

Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Pasta Parties

The long tradition of Pasta Parties the night before our meets is a great way for the runners to bond but also a great way for our parents to see what a great group of student/athletes these runners are!  We have started putting together this years schedule and there a few of the dates on the schedule that are filled by families that would like to host, but we would like to try and get as many of them filled as possible.  There are a few parents who have done this in the past that can definitely give more details as to what goes into these gatherings, so don't feel you can't do one since you haven't in the past.  If you would like to host, don't feel like you need to host both the Boys and Girls teams, you can just host one or the other.  If you would like to host one of the openings, please let me know and I will put down your name and keep it under the Pasta Party Schedule on the right side of the blog. 

Thanks!
Denny

Change for Wednesday Evening

On our schedule I had Gear West coming to our Wednesday evening practice for a shoe testing/sizing, but unfortunately they will not be able to make it tomorrow. We will still have our workout, just not Gear West. If I’m able to get them to come another night I will let everyone know. 

Thanks!

Denny

First Day, First Week of Practice

The first day of the season is here and we will be getting things going Monday afternoon at Riverview Park, on the north side of 105th Ave. (2420 105th Ave) The weather this first week looks positive and should be good for the training we would like to get the runners.  It will be still warm and humid, so we will be watching how everyone is doing and will adjust any workouts if we feel it would be more beneficial.  Also, please bring water, not only for after, but during the workouts.  A good option if you don't have a running water bottle, would be the store bought 16oz waters, and to use the grip handles we handed out to last years team (we will have these on Monday for the new runners or anyone who may need one).

Here are the times and locations, though, for the first week of practice.  I will be giving out a more detailed schedule as well as other information to the runners after the first practice Monday.  Monday's practice will be a little longer then 2 hours long, the rest of the morning practices will be between an hour 15 and an hour and a half long.  Evening practices will have a different focus, mainly recovery, weight training, and a little more fun.  We understand if not everyone can make these practices due to family obligations, but they are still important practices.  These practices will be about an hour 15 mins long 

Also, please remember that runners need to be signed up before they can come to practices!  The final day to sign up to be legal for Varsity at Sections is Monday, September 7th and the last day to sign up for the season in general will be Friday, September 11th.  If there are any questions, please let me know.  

If you have any questions, please let me know,

Thanks
Denny

First Week (Aug 17-21):

Monday: 2:30pm, North Side of Riverview Park
Tuesday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday: 8:00am, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts; 6:00pm, CRHS Track (Gear West Shoe Night)

Thursday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Friday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch

Practice Times/Locations, Weeks 1-3

Below are the Practice Times and Locations for the first three weeks of the season.  We as coaches understand that it is still summer, and vacations may still be scheduled, and we will be understanding of these, but we also want to make sure that the runners are getting themselves ready for the meets and the whole season.

One other item of note, we will be using the Anoka County Parks that are in our community, so please make sure you are supporting these parks and purchase a Park Pass so entrance into the parks is seamless.

Any questions, please let me know,

Thanks,
Denny

First Week (Aug 17-21):

Monday: 2:30pm, North Side of Riverview Park
Tuesday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday: 8:00am, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts; 6:00pm, CRHS Track (Gear West Shoe Night)

Thursday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Friday: 8:00am, CR Dam, Near the Boat Launch

Second Week (Aug 24-28): 

Monday: 8:00am, TBD; 6:00pm, CRHS West end of Tennis Courts

Tuesday: AM, On Your Own; 5:45pm, -10:00am Uniform Handout, CRHS Basement; Anoka Ramsey Community College (Bike and Run)

Wednesday: AM, On Your Own; 6:00pm, North Side of Riverview Park

Thursday: 8:00am, Bunker Golf Course, Parking Lot 1; 5:15, North Side of Riverview Park (Time Trial)

Friday: 8:00am, North side of Riverview Park (note change of location)

Third Week (Aug 31-Sep 4)

Monday: 3:10pm, CR Soccer Complex (Near Recycling Center)

Tuesday: 3:10pm, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Wednesday: 3:10, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts (May get uniforms this day, so time may change)

Thursday: District 11 Meet, Bus leaves at 7:00am, First race at 8:30, Second Race at 9:15

Friday: 8:00am, CRHS, West end of Tennis Courts

Alumni, Team Time Trial is Coming!!

Hey Alumni!
We are just under 3 weeks from the 2 Mile Time Trial for the team and we would like to invite you all to be a part years TT!  Come back and help push this years runners and see what you can get for a time! Also, please help spread the word with your former teammates that I may not have contact with.  The racing will begin at 6:00pm on August 27th on the north side of Riverview Park, off of 105th Ave.  If you are in the area and are not wanting to race, please come as well to catch with other alumnus!  Please let me know if you are intending to race this year by filling out the form in the link below:

Alumni Registration Link

Thanks and if there are any questions, please let me know,
Denny

First Day of Practice Change

Due to meetings with us as coaches, the first practice of the season will be on August 17 at 2:30pm. We will then only have one practice that day. For the rest of the week, we will be at 8:00am and 6:00pm for Tue through Thursday. More info on the start of the season will come out next week. Thanks!

Denny

Registration is Open

Registration for the upcoming season is now open, Monday, August 3rd.  After doing some digging around, I found this new info sheet on registering for activities.  Please follow these directions and not the ones that have been previously posted:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1757539932/ahschoolsus/l4loqlwbshdmdmeaxovy/schoolpayathleticsactivitiesregistration.pdf

Thanks,

Denny

Today, Friday, Practice Cenceled

With the rain being steady and looking to be so for a while, we will cancel practice this morning. Do, please, get out and get your work in at some point today, and if you can get together with others, that would be great. Also, reminder that starting tomorrow, we as coaches are in a no contact period until the season starts, which is Monday, August 17.  Registration will be open this coming Monday, August 3rd. Thanks and enjoy the weekend!!

Thanks

Denny

Summer Training - Week of July 27

For this week of our summer training, which is the last that we as coaches can be a part of until the season starts, a bunch of the runners, myself, as well as a few parents, will be spending the first 3 days of the week on the North Shore getting in some training.  For the rest of the team, there are will not be a scheduled practice for those three days, but we are still recommending that you get the workouts in that are posted.  There will be scheduled practices on Thursday at Bunker, Golf Course Parking Lot 1, at 8:00am and Friday at CRHS at 8:00am.  From that point on, until the season starts, the captains will organize practices.  Reminder that the season this year starts on Monday, August 17!  Please watch for information as we get closer, but also make sure all Physicals are up to date now and that everything is ready to go through the registration process (I have not heard when registration opens, it may actually be open already.).

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny