Winter Training Calendar 2026–27
November training after the CHSAA season through November 21 is free, regardless of winter purchase. Winter registration: $225 for one athlete or $425 total for two siblings. Registration is open. Middle- and high-school training for 800m and longer events. Winter registration includes a written December plan with Final Surge access and eight coached weeks January 4–February 28, 2027.
Choose your registration — $225 / $425 total
Program dates
After the CHSAA season through November 21, 2026
Free training for middle- and high-school athletes. No winter purchase is required. Weekday practices start at 3:30 p.m. and finish around 5:00–5:15 p.m.
November 8–14, 2026
Club two-mile time trial planned during this week. Exact date to be announced.
November 21, 2026
Optional NXR Southwest, with a community 5K opportunity for middle school runners. Official eligibility and entry information. Race registration, entry, travel and other participation costs are separate.
December 2026
No group practices. After their final fall race, we recommend 10 days to three weeks off from running, with at least 10 days even for athletes eager to return. Winter registration includes a written December plan and Final Surge access for gradually returning to easy running after that recovery break.
January 4–February 28, 2027
Eight coached weeks, with 3–4 practices per week. Monday is confirmed; other days are forthcoming. Weekdays generally run 3:30–5:30 p.m., with daylight adjustments. Locations and practice times will be shared on SportsYou.
January–February 2027 races
Optional Colorado indoor race opportunities are forthcoming. Race entries, travel and UCCS admission are separate.
March 1, 2027
CHSAA’s official first track practice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I register now?
Yes. Choose One athlete — $225 or Two siblings — $425 total. Each choice opens its own complete registration form.
How do I register one athlete?
Choose One athlete — $225. Complete the Athlete 1 details, choose a shirt size, and read and acknowledge the existing waiver, then provide participant and parent/guardian electronic signatures and signing date before checkout. Your purchase confirmation email includes SportsYou join instructions.
How do I register two siblings?
Choose Two siblings — $425 total. Complete both Athlete 1 and Athlete 2 sections, each with athlete, parent/guardian and emergency contact details, shirt size, and a separately required waiver acknowledgement, participant signature, parent/guardian signature and signing date. Both siblings are covered as one $425 item in one checkout.
Is a waiver required?
Yes. Each athlete needs a separately acknowledged and signed waiver. The form displays the existing Bears Track Club waiver and requires that athlete’s agreement checkbox, participant and parent/guardian electronic signatures and signing date before checkout. A parent/legal guardian must sign for each athlete under 18. You can also view the waiver separately.
Free November athletes also need a signed waiver before their first practice. Contact us to arrange the waiver without purchasing winter registration.
Is November training free?
Yes. Training after the CHSAA season ends through November 21 is free, whether or not you purchase winter registration.
Does the fee cover UCCS admission?
No. Families pay UCCS admission separately.
Are races or travel included?
Race participation is optional. Race entries and travel are separate. Colorado indoor race opportunities and arrangements are forthcoming.
Full winter program details · Questions: info@bearstc.org.
For same-day changes, check SportsYou. Bears Track Club code: 2T88-2YKX.