Cross Country

Rowland Hall Cross Country offers students opportunities to learn about, push, and expand their physical and mental boundaries with like-minded teammates and coaches.

By distinguishing themselves as student-athletes, runners commit to both parts of that distinction: students and athletes. They are willing to balance the demands of academic studies, running, and team loyalty.

While cross-country running is both physically and mentally demanding, it’s an activity all team members should enjoy. What makes a successful season for head coach Mark Oftedal? “I’ll know, years from now, when I run into an old team member, and they tell me they still enjoy running, and they make time to fit it into their life, or they’re training for a marathon, or have just set a new personal best in their latest race," he said.