*Did you know Wayne Center has an after-school running club for k-5th graders? Each fall students get together to walk and run and enjoy exercising. Although registration for this year is full, there are running events in our area that students can participate in.

Looking to participate in other running events?

Below are links and dates for elementary races in our area.

East Noble XC T-Shirt:
If you want an East Noble XC shirt for racing, or just as a part of the team, you can order one for $12 by clicking here!

-Race Registration-

- Participation in these events is completely optional and is not a school-sponsored activity. Families are responsible for registering their child and determining whether an event is appropriate for their child.
- Races are separated by 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade.
*Girls and boys race together
*Younger grades (K-2nd) can participate in the 3rd grade race but should be able to keep pace with 3rd graders so it does not hold up the 4th & 5th grade races.
- Please click on the "Register Here" links below by the event date and time to register your child for the races.
*When registering, you will select "other" for the team, and you can type in "East Noble" for the school.
- Coaches will meet students at the location of the meet at the white East Noble Cross Country tent prior to the start of the race.
- We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes prior to the start time of each race to allow for parking, race bib administration, warm up and stretching.

-Race Events-

Eel River Otter Classic: Friday, September 11th, 2026 - 5:30pm - click here to register
(Registration closes the Tuesday after Labor Day (9/8/26) at 10:00am).

Hickory Center Husky Hustle: Friday, September 17th, 2026 - 5:30pm - click here to register (Early sign-up ends September 11th, 2026, at 11:59pm).

Perry Hill Cougar Chase: Friday, September 25th, 2026 - 5:00pm - click here to register

Cadet Mile: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 - 5:30pm - *link to come soon*

-Contact Information-

Clea Endres - Wayne Center Elementary Coach: cendres@eastnoble.net
Ryan Starkel - East Noble High School Cross Country Coach: rstarkel@eastnoble.net

-A Message from Coach Starkel-

Thank you for joining the running club/team at Wayne Center Elementary School! As the head cross country coach at East Noble High School, I am excited that young runners have the opportunity to compete and race against other schools in the area. I hope your child enjoys the experience and will consider running at the middle school and high school levels in the future.

I will be attending the first four races listed above and will help runners warm up and prepare before each race. Look for the East Noble white tent, which will serve as our meeting area before and after races. Water will be available, but I strongly encourage each runner to bring their own water bottle as well.
-Coach Starkel

Wayne Center Elementary School

Lace Up and Join the Run!

Wayne Center Elementary Performance Report

Online Registration