XC/Distance Running Weekend Camp
June 26-27, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Boys and Girls, ages 12-18
Camp Price: $200
Registration opens on Thursday, February 12 at 9 a.m. MT.
Can't make it to one of our week long camps, but you are still looking to make the 2026 cross country season or the 2027 track season your best one yet? Join BYU Assistant Distance Coach Ryan Waite for insights into how BYU has become the premier distance running program in the nation, and how you can apply those principles to your upcoming seasons.
Participants will learn principles of training, warm up, strength and conditioning, drills, developing a kick, sports psychology, recovery, and nutrition, with hands on application of each subject. They will participate in discussions about what they need to do to prepare for running at the collegiate level and hear experiences Coach Waite has learned in his time working with conference champions, All-Americans, NCAA Champions, and Olympians, and how they can apply these lessons to their own running.
Location: Classrooms, BYU Outdoor Track
Housing: Not available, off campus only
Additional notes: Meals will not be provided. Participants will need to bring their own lunch each day, or go to one of the nearby restaurants during the lunch time.
THIS IS A GENERAL AGENDA, DURING THE CAMP PLEASE REFER TO THE DETALIED AGENDA PROVIDED AT CHECK-IN! EACH CAMP WILL CHANGE
A general agenda for the weekend is as follows:
Friday
8:00 am - Welcome and introduction to camp
8:45 am - On the track Clinic: Warm up / Wickets (we will be doing a short run as part of this clinic)
10:15 am - Eat a snack
10:30 am - Classroom Clinic: Nutrition for Distance Runners
11:45 am - On the track Clinic: Core / Hurdle Drills
12:45 pm - Lunch (Pack your own lunch or go to nearby restaurants)
1:45 pm - Classroom Clinic: Goal Setting and Sport Psychology
2:30 pm - Classroom Clinic: Race Tactics
3:15 pm - On the track Clinic: Easy run at Track Facility
4:15 pm - Classroom Clinic: Recovery
4:45 pm - Recap of Day, time for journaling
5:00 pm - End of Day 1
Saturday
8:00 am - Long run on Provo River Trail
9:30 am - Breakfast (pack your own or go to nearby restaurant)
10:30 am - Classroom Clinic: Running after High School
11:30 am - Classroom Clinic: Q&A with BYU Student Athletes
12:30 pm - Lunch (Pack your own lunch or go to nearby restaurants)
1:15 pm - Classroom Clinic: Making a breakthrough as a distance runner
2:00 pm - Classroom Clinic: Time for journaling/goal setting
2:15 pm - Classroom Clinic: Q&A with Coach Waite
3:00 pm - End of day 2/ End of camp
Camp 1: Friday, June 26th - 7:30 - 8:00am Location TBD
Camp ends at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Parents: After checkout time, participants will not be required to have special permission to leave campus. Please make arrangements to pick up your young athletes on time. You can pick up your child at the Richards Building at 5:00 p.m. if they do not need to check out of their dorm room.
To cancel a registration, you may self-cancel by logging into your Active account. You may also email our office at sportscamps@byu.edu. Your registration is not cancelled until you receive an email confirmation. If a program is cancelled, a full refund will be given minus the 10% nonrefundable portion of camp tuition. Brigham Young University cannot be held responsible for any change or cancellation charges required by airlines, travel agencies, or other institutions.
Only a participant and his or her parents have authority to request a refund. Full refunds, minus the 10% nonrefundable portion of camp tuition ($20 minimum), will be given on all cancellations requested by 5 p.m. 14 days before the camp begins. No refunds will be given after this deadline. For example, if you are attending a Basketball Camp beginning Monday, June 15th, refunds will not be given after 5 p.m. Monday, June 1st.
- Training shoes
- Clothing for workouts, including t-shirts, shorts, and athletic socks
- Clothing for free time and in the cafeteria - knee-length shorts, sweats, etc.
- Clothing for casual dance (campus housing participants 14 and older)
- Modest swimsuit for Splash Summit
- Toiletries—toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.
- Sunscreen
- Emergency phone numbers
- Information on past injuries for trainers
- Alarm clock (campus housing participants)
- Padlock for valuables drawer (campus housing participants)
- Spending money (optional) for snacks, souvenirs, prescriptions, etc.
- Water bottle
- Camera (optional)
*Note: Write your name clearly on all items you will be bringing to camp.
Items to leave at home include in-line skates, skateboards, hover boards, water guns, water balloons, fireworks, other explosive/flammable materials, incense, candles, any type of open flame, firearms, pellet guns, BB and paint guns, wrist rockets, slingshots, bows and arrows, knives, swords (including decorative weapons), and pets or animals of any kind. These items are inappropriate to bring to camp and will be confiscated. We also discourage you from bringing media devices, laptops, expensive items, and excessive cash. Cell phones and smart watches are acceptable.
Participants attending BYU Sports Camps must maintain the standards of Brigham Young University (i.e., high standards of honor, integrity, language, and morality; abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and harmful drugs; and modesty in dress). A clean and well-groomed appearance should be maintained. Sport-appropriate performance attire is acceptable during training and practice sessions; tanks/shirts must be worn at all times. Dress standards such as knee-length shorts and shirts with sleeves are enforced in other areas of campus and camp participants should be prepared to change into the appropriate attire as required.
The following are the responsibilities of each participant: Maintain respectful attitudes toward
coaches, counselors, and all other individuals; demonstrate proper use of university equipment and facilities; attend camp sessions and activities; follow instructions; respect curfews; dress modestly; refrain from vulgar and profane language; and come prepared to observe the BYU Honor Code.
While cell phones are permitted at camp, participants are required to be respectful in their use of cell phones. Phones should not be used during practice or other inappropriate times. Participants must respect the privacy of others, including being courteous while taking photos and recording videos. Capturing photos and videos in restrooms, locker rooms, or other changing areas is prohibited. Failure to comply with these policies and to be respectful of the privacy of others will result in dismissal.
Due to safety and liability concerns, any participant found in or entering campus construction areas will be subject to immediate dismissal.
Campus housing participants will eat all meals in the all-you-can-eat cafeteria. Non-housing participants will eat lunch and dinner in the same cafeteria. There is a $2 replacement cost for lost meal cards. BYU dress and grooming standards are strictly enforced in the cafeteria; therefore, please remember to bring pants, sweats, or knee-length shorts to wear at mealtimes. Flip-flops, slippers, swimsuits, and tank tops are not permitted in the cafeteria.
Housing is not available, off campus only
Participants should be aware of the following rules and precautions:
➢ Do not bring a large sum of money or expensive items to camp.
➢ Do not leave equipment unattended, except in designated secure locations.
➢ Do not walk alone on campus or leave campus unattended (without a counselor, coach, or
other camp staff member).
➢ Write your name clearly on all items you will be bringing to camp.
Brigham Young University is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Brigham Young University does not provide medical insurance for sports camps participants. Medical expenses incurred as a result of participating in a BYU sports camp are the responsibility of the family of each camp participant. Participants must carry primary insurance during camp or be self-insured. Expenses for treatment paid by BYU must be reimbursed to the university no later than August 31, 2026.
Experienced athletic trainers will be on hand to treat injuries that may occur during workouts. For serious injuries, participants may be taken to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Athletes are encouraged to begin strength, flexibility, and nutritional training prior to camp to minimize the risk of injury during camp. It is the camp participant’s responsibility to follow the trainers’ instructions.