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College Week® of Cross Country 2026: Greece
Elyvian Events and MAX College Sports®, in partnership with Sports Village Athitaki, are proud to host the award-winning College Week® of Cross Country in Greece once again — a unique experience created for student-athletes who aspire to compete at the collegiate level.
Designed to inspire, develop, and prepare the next generation of runners, this immersive week brings together ambitious athletes, recruitment experts, and sports professionals in a high-level environment that combines performance training, educational development, and valuable recruiting insight.
More than just a training camp, College Week® of Cross Country offers participants a meaningful introduction to the demands and opportunities of the U.S. collegiate athletics pathway, while helping them grow both as athletes and as individuals.
Why is it important?
This event gives participants the opportunity to learn more about the services of MAX College Sports® and to explore athletic and academic scholarship opportunities at U.S. universities.
At the conclusion of the week, each athlete receives a recommendation letter and a comprehensive feedback report, which can be added to their profile to further strengthen their recruiting prospects.
Event Overview
Date: August 19–26, 2026
Location: Sports Village Athitaki, Grammatiko, Greece
Participants: Student-athletes aspiring to pursue cross country and track & field opportunities at the collegiate level
What is College Week® of Cross Country?
College Week® of Cross Country is an intensive training and recruitment experience designed to help athletes elevate their performance while gaining valuable exposure to the collegiate sports environment.
Throughout the week, participants will:
- enhance their running performance through structured, high-level training sessions
- gain insight into the U.S. college recruiting process and student-athlete experience
- attend educational seminars focused on both athletic and academic development
- connect with like-minded athletes and professionals in a supportive, inspiring setting
Key Features
1.High-Performance Training
Athletes will participate in daily training sessions led by experienced professionals and support staff, with a focus on the key performance areas essential to cross country success. Training will include:
- running technique and efficiency
- endurance development and aerobic conditioning
- pacing, race strategy, and performance preparation
- strength, mobility, and functional conditioning for runners
- recovery practices and injury-prevention principles
2.Educational Seminars
Each day also includes seminars designed to support the complete development of the student-athlete. Topics may include:
- the student-athlete lifestyle and time management
- mental resilience and performance mindset
- body composition and athletic monitoring
- sports physiology and recovery
- running technique and performance analysis
- college recruiting pathways and athletic program guidance
- academic planning and future opportunities
- nutrition for endurance performance
3.Community, Mentorship & Connection
Beyond training, the event is also about creating meaningful connections and experiencing the culture of collegiate athletics. Participants will have the chance to:
- train alongside other motivated runners who share similar goals
- build friendships within an ambitious international community
- receive guidance and perspective from experienced mentors and professionals
- experience a program structure inspired by the rhythm of a U.S. university athletic week
Program Experience
The weekly schedule is designed to reflect the balance, discipline, and energy of a collegiate training environment. The program includes:
- morning and afternoon training sessions
- strength and conditioning work
- yoga, mobility, and stretching sessions
- recovery and injury-prevention sessions
- excursions
- daily social and entertainment activities
Click HERE to register
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact us at +30 693 265 0987 and +30 698 658 0146 or info@maxcollegesports.com
More than just a training camp, College Week® of Cross Country offers participants a meaningful introduction to the demands and opportunities of the U.S. collegiate athletics pathway, while helping them grow both as athletes and as individuals.
Why is it important?
This event gives participants the opportunity to learn more about the services of MAX College Sports® and to explore athletic and academic scholarship opportunities at U.S. universities.
At the conclusion of the week, each athlete receives a recommendation letter and a comprehensive feedback report, which can be added to their profile to further strengthen their recruiting prospects.
Event Overview
Date: August 19–26, 2026
Location: Sports Village Athitaki, Grammatiko, Greece
Participants: Student-athletes aspiring to pursue cross country and track & field opportunities at the collegiate level
What is College Week® of Cross Country?
College Week® of Cross Country is an intensive training and recruitment experience designed to help athletes elevate their performance while gaining valuable exposure to the collegiate sports environment.
Throughout the week, participants will:
- enhance their running performance through structured, high-level training sessions
- gain insight into the U.S. college recruiting process and student-athlete experience
- attend educational seminars focused on both athletic and academic development
- connect with like-minded athletes and professionals in a supportive, inspiring setting
Key Features
1.High-Performance Training
Athletes will participate in daily training sessions led by experienced professionals and support staff, with a focus on the key performance areas essential to cross country success. Training will include:
- running technique and efficiency
- endurance development and aerobic conditioning
- pacing, race strategy, and performance preparation
- strength, mobility, and functional conditioning for runners
- recovery practices and injury-prevention principles
2.Educational Seminars
Each day also includes seminars designed to support the complete development of the student-athlete. Topics may include:
- the student-athlete lifestyle and time management
- mental resilience and performance mindset
- body composition and athletic monitoring
- sports physiology and recovery
- running technique and performance analysis
- college recruiting pathways and athletic program guidance
- academic planning and future opportunities
- nutrition for endurance performance
3.Community, Mentorship & Connection
Beyond training, the event is also about creating meaningful connections and experiencing the culture of collegiate athletics. Participants will have the chance to:
- train alongside other motivated runners who share similar goals
- build friendships within an ambitious international community
- receive guidance and perspective from experienced mentors and professionals
- experience a program structure inspired by the rhythm of a U.S. university athletic week
Program Experience
The weekly schedule is designed to reflect the balance, discipline, and energy of a collegiate training environment. The program includes:
- morning and afternoon training sessions
- strength and conditioning work
- yoga, mobility, and stretching sessions
- recovery and injury-prevention sessions
- excursions
- daily social and entertainment activities
Click HERE to register
Questions?
If you have any questions please contact us at +30 693 265 0987 and +30 698 658 0146 or info@maxcollegesports.com
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