RCC Pedal Academy

Let's celebrate our INDEPENDENCE and FREEDOM together! 4th of July is one of the most popular holidays in the country, and we want to offer nothing less than an unforgettable holiday for you and your family. Come out and be a part of the biggest BOOM! in the state of Texas! Earn your ALL-AMERICAN FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group and win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 06/21 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HALF | 1M ONLY)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HALF ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

Join us for our 2026 5th annual FTR XC Summer Camp for world class coaching, seminars, camaraderie

Join us for our 2026 5th annual FTR XC Summer Camp for world class coaching, seminars, and camaraderie​

Date: July 20-23, 2026

Location: Faulkner Park, Tyler, TX

About: Join us for the 5th Annual FTR XC Summer Camp – July 2026! Where Passion Meets Performance in Tyler, TX

Lace up and level up! The FTR Cross Country Summer Camp in Tyler, Texas is back for its fifth year. Set in the scenic trails of Faulkner Park in Tyler, TX, this four-day experience blends world-class coaching, dynamic seminars, and unmatched camaraderie for runners of all levels. Whether you're just starting your cross country journey or training to crush a PR, this camp is built to challenge and inspire your from 6th grade to collegiate runners are welcome at this camp.

Coach Ritter is a USA Track & Field Cross Country Coaching Specialist and USATF Level III Endurance & Level II Youth Coach. He will conduct form analysis on the runners, providing excellent training and tips with support and encouragement. MyGym Tyler Owners and personal trainers, Bryan and Melanie Waters, will be leading our strength sessions.

What You’ll Gain:

• Elite coaching tailored to your unique ability and goals

• Fueling strategies to perform better and recover faster

• Race-day tactics and how to train for cross country that give you that extra edge

• College recruiting tips– Learn how to stand out to college coaches, build your athletic resume, and navigate the recruiting process with confidence

• Mental training to sharpen your focus and resilience

• A community of runners and coaches who will push you—and cheer you on

• Motivation and inspiration throughout the week from coaches, speakers, and teammates who will fuel your passion for the sport

• Expect more than just miles. Expect growth, grit, and mental breakthroughs. Our camp culture blends challenge with encouragement, pushing you outside your comfort zone and preparing you to dominate the upcoming XC season.

Whether your goal is to make varsity, quality for state, win district, or set a new school record—this is where champions are made.

Don’t just run—run with purpose. See you at Faulkner Park.

Included in the camp​

• Dri-fit shirt

• Water Bottle

• Injury prevention

• Proper warmup and cool down

• Challenging run sessions

• Strength & Mobility sessions

• Running form analysis

• Seminars (xc training & tactics, common injuries and prevention, strength, nutrition, mental, and recruiting)

• Q & A sessions

• Support, encouragement, and empowerment

• An itinerary will be emailed out after registration and again before the camp starts.

• MORE TBD

Questions? Call Coach Ritter at 903-918-8056 or email [email protected]. Visit https://flytriracing.com/upcoming-events/xccamp/ for more information. We will email out an itinerary as camp gets closer.

We look forward to seeing you at our camp!

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6590535599

This is an out-and-back course. (1.55M)

The 5K does the course two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574333005

This is an out-and-back course. (2.18M)

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

5K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6590535599

This is an out-and-back course. (1.55M)

The 5K does the course two times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6574333005

This is an out-and-back course. (2.18M)

The Half Marathon does the course six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Join us for an event that is be an INSTANT CLASSIC! Run either our 5K, 10K, or 15K! Run hard and earn your very own FINISHER MEDAL! Run fast enough and earn an ADDITIONAL MEDAL!

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt REGISTER BY 08/15 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• Finisher Medal Cube (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M ONLY)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | 15K ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.