July 14 - 19, 2024
What It's All About
The 2024 Capon Ridge Running Camp is designed to give cross country athletes (ages 13-18) an opportunity to run in a beautiful setting while having loads of fun with experiences which will be remembered forever.
Athletes will learn from an experienced staff comprised of college athletes from several colleges including Virginia, William & Mary, Longwood, Virginia Tech, UNC-Charlotte, Georgetown, Richmond, Miami(Fla) and excellent speakers. Past speakers have included Alan Webb (American Record Holder in the mile, 3 x U.S. National Champion at 1500 meters, and 2004 Olympian), Moises Joseph (2012 Olympian and Hampton University Coach), Juli Benson (1996 Olympian and Coach of 2011 1500 Meter World Champion Jenny Simpson), Alex Gibby (head cross country coach at Harvard University), Kathy Newberry (2012 Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier), John Truax (Nike Grass Roots Marketing Director), and Keira D’Amato (former American Record Holder in the marathon).
More Details
Schedule
Training is comprised of morning and afternoon runs as well as technique and strength sessions. Schedule Coming Soon.
Facilities/Housing
The camp has a large dining hall, game room, outdoor amphitheater, outdoor swimming pool and three air-conditioned dorms (2 boys and 1 girls) on the 175 acre campus. Campers are housed 4 per room.
Games/Events
Games throughout the week: flag football, beach volleyball, egg toss & more. Evening events: lipsync battle, team skits and a dance.
Location
265 Concord Road
Yellow Spring, WV 26865
Approximately 90 miles west of Washington, DC.
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Cost
$600 through April 30, 2024. $630 May 1, 2024 through sell out. After May 1, a $100 processing fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds after June 30, 2024.