Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School sponsors the LutheRun cross country program for LSAA. LutheRun is a cross country team for area 4th-8th grade students that attend one of the Fort Wayne Lutheran schools, or that are homeschooled and attend a Fort Wayne Lutheran church. They compete in a variety of area middle school and elementary cross country meets during the fall season. Race distances are 3K (1.8 miles) or 1 mile for select elementary races. Runners of all abilities are encouraged to participate. The goal of LutheRun is to promote a culture of running, encourage lifelong healthy activity, and bring glory to God with our talents.
To learn more about LutheRun, visit the ESM LutheRun website here.
Welcome back to another season of LutheRun XC!
We are very excited to share with you the LutheRun Fall Season information! Like/share on our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/LutheRun XC and encourage a friend at your school to sign up too!
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR LUTHERUN FALL SEASON HERE – www.esmeagles.com/athletics/lutherun
SPORTS PHYSICAL: Participants must have an IHSAA Physical Evaluation form completed and on file with LutheRun (ESM). Complete the ENTIRE packet, not just the physical form. Non-ESM students should turn in a copy to the coaching staff during the first week of practice. For ESM students – coaches will have access to your physical. Forms are available here: Sports Physical Packet 25-26
ATHLETIC FEE: Athletes must pay the athletic fee of $60. ESM athletes will be charged directly through the Sycamore billing program. Non-ESM athletes may pay cash or check to “ESM or Emmanuel-St.Michael” and bring to the first practice. This covers practice facility, meet registration, and general program upkeep fees.
PRACTICE INFO: Practices will start on Tuesday, August 12th for 6th-8th grades and on Tuesday, August 19th for 4th & 5th grades. Practices will be held at the Fort Wayne Seminary (meet by bleachers at the track). Practices will generally be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be some variability on weeks with a meet. Practice times will be from 4:00-5:30. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to practices and competitions.
MEET INFO: Meets are scheduled on various days and various locations. See team schedule for dates. Every meet is different. We will share a ‘meet sheet’ with specifics for that event in the week before. 2025 Lutherun XC Calendar
LUTHERUN TEAM INFO: Please review 2025 LutheRun XC Team Information. This PDF serves as an important guide for the many ways that we function as a team family.
RUNNING SHOES: Three Rivers Running Company (3RRC) on North Clinton will help fit the shoe that is best for your running form and foot profile. 3RRC offers a 20% discount on all purchases (excluding electronics) to all middle school and high school cross country athletes from July 1st-Aug. 31st.
LUTHERUN SPIRIT WEAR: Athletes will be provided with a uniform top to wear for meets. Athletes and families can show their team spirit with a variety of LutheRun Spirit Wear items. Orders due by Tuesday, August 19th.
QUESTIONS? Contact Janet Smith at smithje0512@gmail.com.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CONCORDIA CUBS XC BOYS FOR WINNING THE 2024 ILSAA STATE XC MEET to qualify for the Lutheran nationals meet in mequan, wi!
2024 Lutherun XC Calendar