The Newark City Schools announced that the Newark Cross Country team will be hosting a running event on Saturday, Sept. 13. It will be held at the Evans Complex located at 948 Sharon Valley Rd.
"Mark Your Calendars! Newark Cross Country is hosting its sole home event of the year -The Wildcat XC Classic!" a Facebook post reads.
This all-day event kicks off at 9 a.m. with high school races. At 10:20 a.m., the spotlight shifts to the youngest Wildcats with a Fun Run designed to ignite a love for running in grades K–6. Kids in K–4th grade will tackle a spirited 500-meter dash, while those in grades 5–6 will take on a full 1-mile challenge. The action continues at 11 a.m. with middle school races, where rising talent will take center stage.
Families are invited to support and cheer on their future stars. Visit Newark City School's Facebook page to learn about the registration details.
Newark City Schools serves a diverse and vibrant community through a wide network of educational institutions. The district encompasses Newark High School, three middle schools—Heritage, Liberty, and Wilson—and a robust lineup of elementary schools: Ben Franklin, Carson, Hillview, John Clem, Cherry Valley, Legend, and McGuffey. It also includes NCS Digital, offering flexible online learning options, and Little Learners Preschool, which provides early childhood education to the district’s youngest students. Together, these schools form a comprehensive system dedicated to academic excellence, student growth, and community engagement.
