This December, close to 3,000 youth athletes will journey to Myrtle Beach, SC for the 2011 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships. The City of Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all athletes and their families for what will surely be a memorable weekend. The track at Whispering Pines, located just one-half mile from the Atlantic Ocean, is flat and fast with excellent viewing areas all around the course. Before or after the race, hundreds of restaurants, unique shopping, and a variety of live Holiday shows await to add to your experience. We hope your race will be fast, but also invite you to slow the pace, relax and take in much of what Myrtle Beach has to offer.
Competition takes place in six two-year age divisions, ranging between the ages of 7 and 18. Check the USATF calendar for meet listings to find where you can begin your journey to the National Championships and the experience of a lifetime.