The ISSAQUAH GLIDERS Track and Field and Cross Country Teams proudly represent the
Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department.
"The Benefits are Endless"

Welcome to the 
Issaquah Gliders Team!!  

*FAMILY*FUN*FITNESS*FUNDAMENTALS*


"When people ask me why I run, I tell them, there's not really a reason, it's just the adrenalin when you start, and the feeling when you cross that finish line, and know that you are a winner no matter what place you got. "
Courtney Parsons

Please "contact us" if you have any track and field or cross-country questions!

Thank -you Issaquah School District!
Many of our activities are made possible because of cooperative use of school district facilities. We extend our thanks to the Issaquah School District #411, School Board Members, and Administrative Staff for their support of the Issaquah Parks and Recreation Department.  

Running for Fun and Fitness!
~ Gliders Running Programs ~
updated  9/25/09
Registration information at 425 837 3300 or online at www.issaquahparks.net.

YES!  We run in the rain!
Inclement Weather Notice: Lightning and/or high,dangerous winds are the only weather conditions that will cancel or delay a practice or meet.  The practice plan may be adjusted due to the weather conditions, but practice will proceed.

Our Home Cross-Country Meet:  Lake Sammamish State Park on Sunday, October 25.  Please click on the "meet info" page for more information!
"Stadiums are for spectators. 
We runners have nature and that is much better."
Juha Vaatainen. Finland
Fall Session 1 - Cross-Country, ages 5 -13 years: 9/14 - 10/28:
This session is in progress!
Fun and fitness in the great outdoors -- parks, trails, hills!
Practice Time:  5:00 - 6:00pm,  Sept 14 - Oct 28

Fall Session 2 - Extended Season Cross-Country, ages 9 - 18years: More running fun!  Nov 4 - Dec 9.

Please note that, due to lessening daylight hours, the practice schedule often varies during Fall Session 2.

Ages 9 - 11 years: will join in (two) training sessions with their middle/high school Gliders' teammates! (workouts age appropriate!) M/W
  • Prerequisite: To register for the this session runners must have participated in the Fall '09 Gliders Cross-Country program.
  • Reg Code  35616:  Mondays/Wednesdays
  • Mondays always at Issaquah HS track stadium, 5-6pm
  • Wednesdays at various trail sites - new  practice time! 3:30 - 4:20pm

Ages 13 - 18: will join in training sessions with their Gliders' teammates from across the ISD plus other local KingCo Schools!
  • Prerequisite: To register for the this session runners must have participated in their school's xc program.
  • Reg Code  35368:  Days vary depending on middle or high school!
    • Middle School:  M/Tu/W
      • Mondays at IHS stadium:  5:00 - 6:00pm
      • Tuesdays at ICC:  3:30 - 4:15 running + indoor core training from 4:15 - 4:45pm
      • Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:20pm at various trail sites
    • High School: M/W/TH
      • Mondays at IHS stadium:  5:00 - 6:00pm
      • Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:20pm at various trail sites
      • Thursdays indoor conditioning at Sammamish Club 3:45 - 4:45pm
        •  Optional running from 3:00 - 3:35pm at Tibbetts Park before indoor workout!
Welcome to the Gliders team!