Nike XC High Altitude Camp at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Encounter the beautiful landscape of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak in the heart of Olympic City! Experience the amazing training runs at Bear Creek Park, Garden of the Gods, and Gold Camp Road. Come to the Nike XC High Altitude Camp held on the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).

The Nike High Altitude XC Camp at UCCS offers campers an overnight camp experience, with an optional 1-day add-on session to extend your camp experience in 2026!

This is high-altitude training at its best!

Highlights Include High Altitude Training with UCCS Coaches Optional Extra Day add-on Current UCCS Athletes as Counselors Training Tips, Supplemental Training, Injury Prevention Techniques Sessions on Race Strategies and Goal Setting Sport Specific Strength and Mobility Sessions Nike Running Camp T-shirt

The 1-day add-on session will be a college athletics focused curriculum, including:

Long Run at one of the many beautiful open spaces/parks in Colorado Springs How to go through the recruiting process Q&A How to be a leader in your team discussion and presentation

The Nike UCCS XC Camp is designed to further each runner's knowledge on training, injury prevention, nutrition, strength training, and recovery.

Campers run in a high-altitude environment with the majestic Rocky Mountains as their backdrop!

SESSION INFORMATION Sport-specific strength and mobility sessions are to help teach runners how to train their body to handle the mileage and how to avoid injury. Additional breakout topics include goal setting and race strategy planning.

Aside from training, the Colorado Springs High Altitude XC Camp provides daily fun activities, including a field trips to beautiful parks such as Garden of the Gods. This camp will help campers develop as a runner, while gaining self-confidence and making new friends.

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