CLUB RUNNING
American University
ABOUT US
AU Club XCTF is both a competitive and casual running club. As a member of the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA), we participate in cross country and track meets throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We welcome all runners, regardless of running skill or experience, and we enjoy an ever-growing number of competing and non-competing runners. We also welcome non-runner field athletes particularly during the spring semester which is our track and field season! Alongside weekly practices and frequent races, our club strives to create a welcoming environment by holding team meals and bonding events, fun runs to downtown DC, and more.
Our club is sponsored by the Department of Athletics and Recreation at American University. Outside of competing at NIRCA events, our members race frequently in the DC region. Learn more about our practices, routes, races, and team events!
CLUB RACING
During the year, we compete at club races! As a member of NIRCA, we attend XC and track meets at neighboring DMV schools as well as schools throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. Additionally, we organize and host Capital Relays, AU's club annual running meet! Meets are optional, but are a great chance to compete and bond as a club.
NIRCA RACES
In addition to running at NIRCA meets, members have tackled local 5Ks (Fletcher's Cove parkrun), 10 milers (Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Miler, Army 10-Miler), half marathons (C&O Towpath Half, Rock 'n' Roll Half, Navy-Air Force Half, Georgetown Half), and marathons (Marine Corps Marathon, North Face Endurance Challenge).
FUN RACING IN DC!
MORE THAN "JUST" RUNNING
Running is only a "small" part, we're a social club and love making new friends! We strive to bring runners together through variety of different events. We hope to host events like frisbee and sunset picnic on the National Mall, hiking, ice skating, cookouts, and of course Sunday brunches in the future!
