The ultimate in fitness sports, cross country is one of the most consistently competitive and successful Merrill teams of the fall season for both the boys and girls programs. Cross Country is a sport designed for the motivated individuals who enjoy pushing themselves to the limit. Competitions run on courses that go through parks, wilderness trails, school forests, and golf courses. Along with running, athletes learn to master weight lifting, goal setting, proper stretching techniques, how the body works, teamwork, and relaxation techniques to handle personal challenges in life. Many of Merrill’s Alumni have continued running in college and have had opportunities to travel and compete at meets on a national level.

Cross Country runners begin practicing in August and compete through late October.