What’s different about Spartan cross country? Above all, we prioritize fun. Competing is optional as some runners on our middle and high school teams teams enjoy racing, and others choose to hit the trails just for the adventure. Register by August 25th.
Cross Country Running
SPARTANS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
Sign Up For Cross Country Running
Cross Country Race Schedule
Practice Schedule
Regular Season
Regular season practice for our middle and high school cross country teams begins August 15th and runs through October 19th at 7-8am Monday through Thursday meeting at DWS
MEET THE SPARTAN RUNNING COACHES
Ryan Gregory
Ryan is a parent of two current Denver Waldorf students and has volunteered as a cross country coach for the Denver Waldorf middle and high school teams for the last four years. He loves seeing his runners do their very best and recognize, at an early age, the positive mental and physical benefits of running. As a lifelong runner himself, Ryan loves all kinds of running, from 5Ks in the city to ultra marathons in the mountains. In addition to running, he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, cross country skiing, camping, backpacking and paddle boarding as ways to stay active outside. He also loves to travel, having been to 29 countries and every continent except Australia (it’s on the list!). To combine his love of running and travel, Ryan has a life goal to run a race in every US state, Canadian province and continent, and is happy to say he’s halfway done!
Jen Lamboy
Jen Lamboy is a mountain runner who enjoys going up and going long. A lover of high altitude ultramarathons, and grateful for residing so close to numerous majestic trails, some of her favorite jaunts include the Leadville Trail 100, Miwok 100K, and Badwater 267. She is excited to share her passion for mud, sweat, and lacing up at sunrise with our Spartan runners.
Jason Cartwright
jasoncartwrig8t@gmail.com
Learn More About DWS Athletics
Looking to learn more about the athletics program for middle and high school students? We want to hear from you! Contact Athletic Director Michael Quinn via email: athletic@denveraldorf.org
AT THE HEART OF DENVER WALDORF SPORTS
Our athletics program aims to reclaim youth sports for what they once were and always should have been: fun, communal and participatory. There are no tryouts or cuts, even through high school. Instead, each athlete is inspired to reach their highest potential, contributing to the team through enthusiasm, hard work, grace, and resilience. Every athlete has their place on our teams.
Learn more about what lives in the heart of Spartan sports and our strivings to serve the whole student in this blog post from Sarah Box.