Support local youth by sponsoring the Cubs. We are an all inclusive youth running club that teaches sportsmanship, leadership skills, team building, and resiliency through sport. Contact Coach Johnson about becoming a sponsor.
Oakland Cubs
The Oakland Cubs is a youth running team. We are part of USATF and AAU and participate in cross country in the fall and track and field in the spring. Our team consist of recreational and competitive runners of various ages.
The youth runners learn running technique, teamwork, sportsmanship, resiliency, among other life skills, all while having fun. All practices and competitions are age appropriate and based on years running.
All youth are welcomed to join. No child wanting to participate will be turned away.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAIABLE!
We are now taking scholarship request for the 2024 Cross Country Season. Click here to fill out the financial aid application. Scholarships will be awarded the first week in August.
Or email Andrea at info@oaklandcubs.com for information regarding full and partial scholarships.
Athletes' Mission Statement
The Cubs community works hard, together.
We value the fun, the sportsmanship, and the challenge that are all part of our sport.
We are all Oakland Cubs, and we always try our best.
By Oakland Cub Athletes 2019 (Facilitated by Talia G., Captain '19)
Cross Country Season 2024 Registration is Open!
We are moving to a new site! While we are in the process you can click here to sign up for the 2024 XC season.
8U Practices: Tuesday 4:45-5:15p @ Lake Temescal and Sunday 9:15-10 @ Joaquin Miller Park (if no meet)
Regular Session Practices: Wed/Fri 5:45-7:15p and 10a-12p Sun @ Joaquin Miller Park (if no meet)
We will also be offering Thursday Speed and Hurdle Training and Fall Strength and Conditioning. Click here for more information.
Sprint and Hurdle Fall Training
Sprint and Hurdle Fall Training
Is your athlete interested in working on speed and technique for track and field? If so, the fall speed class is for them! Fall speed and hurdle training will take place for athletes ages 10 and older. They will go over technique, form, and drills to increase speed strength and power.
Click here for more information.
Strength and Conditioning
Fall strength and conditioning classes for middle and high school will begin August 29. Each session will focus on functional training, core strength, and overall total body conditioning. Click here for more information.
Session 1: Aug 29-Sept 19
Session 2: Oct 3-Oct 24
Cost: $150 per session
Specialized Individual Training
Need to gain speed, endurance, and/or agility for another sport or to hit your PR? Looking for individual speed, agility or endurance training? Email ajohnson_personaltrainer@yahoo.com to receive information on specialized, individual training.
Cross Country Season 2023
TF Regionals 2023
Get ready for the 2023 Cross Country season. The season start the week of August 25th and runs mid-December for those looing to advance to the National Junior Olympics in Louisville, Kentucky.
Practices will be Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30-7:00p and Sundays 10:00a-12:00p for those 8yo and above. There will be two 8U options: Session One will practice on Tuesdays from 4:45p-5:30p and Sundays 9:15a-10a and Session Two will practice on Tuesdays from 4:45p-5:30p and Saturdays 9:15a-10a. the 8U class is for those that born in 2016 or later.
Hope to see you there. Registration is open!
Updates & News
Ava Gains All American Status at XC JOs 2022!
- By Andrea Johnson 12/20/2022, 10:30am PST
8U Girls Take 1st at Regionals!
- By Andrea Johnson 12/20/2022, 10:15am PST
Congratulation to all Junior Olympic Athletes- 2022 Track and Field Season!
- By Andrea Johnson 08/05/2022, 11:30am PDT
Congratulation on a great 2021 Cross Country Season!
- By Andrea Johnson 12/20/2021, 9:15am PST
Cubs First National Champion!
- By Andrea Johnson 08/09/2021, 1:45pm PDT
Congratulation on a great 2021 Track and Field Season!
- By Andrea Johnson 07/14/2021, 12:45pm PDT
Hercules Running Rebel Results
- By Andrea Johnson 03/11/2020, 12:15pm PDT
Congratulations to all XC runners!
- By Andrea Johnson 01/16/2020, 8:30am PST
Oakland Cubs Hosts Its First XC Meet
- By Andrea Johnson 10/04/2019, 12:15pm PDT
Junior Olympic Bound!
- By Andrea Johnson 07/10/2019, 11:45am PDT
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Visit WebsiteSupport local youth by sponsoring the Cubs. We are an all inclusive youth running club that teaches sportsmanship, leadership skills, team building, and resiliency through sport. Contact Coach Johnson about becoming a sponsor.
