Head Coach: Brad Kendrick
Assistant Coach: Ryan Pabisiak
Quincy Notre Dame Cross Country is a sport for motivated, hard-working individuals who crave personal challenge. At QND, we focus on commitment, improvement, fitness development and a positive team atmosphere. The Cross Country programs for both the Raiders and Lady Raiders strive to offer student-athletes the physical fitness and psychological confidence to excel in the sport, but more importantly, develop strong character traits to meet challenges in life.
The Quincy Notre Dame Cross Country Teams consist of a closely-coached co-ed, varsity, and junior varsity program. For the 2018 season, QND competes with 19 Raiders and 10 Lady Raiders. Both teams practice together and attend the same meets. Typically, cross country races are three miles in length. These meets usually take place in parks or golf courses. Teams are scored by the fastest 5 runners. Individual runners benchmark their success by comparing their personal-best time or finishes.
Academics play an important role in any student’s life. The Cross Country athletes at QND take this role to heart. For the 2018-19 season, both boys and girls teams earned the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award!! The boys team achieved a 3.60 cumulative team grade point average. The girls team achieved a 3.77 cumulative team grade point average. These awards mark the thirteenth straight year both cross country teams have earned this honor! The Raiders and Lady Raiders of the 2019-20 season are ready to continue this great scholastic success.
19th Annual Raider Challenge – June 27, 2020 at 7:30 a.m.
The 19th Annual Raider Challenge will be virtual this year and take place on June 27, 2020. This combination road race/cross country event attracts competitive and recreational runners, walkers, families, and friends. Click here to register! For more information, go to www.facebook.com/RaiderChallenge.
2020 QND Cross Country Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Aug. 27 | West Hancock, Macomb, Liberty, Beardstown, Unity | Macomb | 4:30 pm |
| Sat. Sept. 5 | Canton Invite | Canton, IL | 9:00 am |
| Sat., Sept. 12 | PORTA Invitational | Petersburg | 10:00 am |
| Tues., Sept. 15 | Running Raider Classic | South Park in Quincy | 4:30 pm |
| Tues., Sept. 22 | Liberty, QHS, Palmyra, Illini West | Liberty | 4:30 pm |
| Sat., Sept. 26 | Monmouth-Roseville Invite | Monmouth | 9:00 am |
| Tues., Sept. 29 | Macomb Invitational | Macomb | 4:30 pm |
| Sat., Oct. 3 | Tom Oakley Invitational | Bob Mays Park in Quincy | 9:00 am |
| Tues., Oct. 6 | WCC Conference Meet | Bob Mays Park in Quincy | 4:30 pm |
| Sat., Oct. 10 | Liberty Invitational | Liberty | 10:00 am |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Patriot Run | Peoria | 1:00 pm |
