Contest: What Is Cross Country?


"Cross Country Is..." by Greg Hall is one of our favorite running-related odes of all time.

But what does the sport mean to you?

Submit your own running-inspired poem or personal essay and we'll publish our favorites at the end of the season!

Whether you want to express your love for the sport or practice your personal essay writing chops for college applications, this contest is an opportunity to showcase your creativity for a national audience (plus, like, the interwebz...).

Guidelines:

  • DEADLINE: Monday, Nov. 30, MIDNIGHT ET
  • Please include your: (1) Name, (2) School, (3) Grade, (4) State, (5) Email Address, (6) Twitter/instagram handle(s)
  • Get creative! Your submission can be (1) poetry, (2) personal essay, (3) video, (4) photo journal/collage, (5) social media gallery, (6) ceramic statue, (7) diorama, (8) something we haven't thought of yet! (while we love food, probably not a good idea)
  • Written submissions must be under 500 words and video submissions must be under 4 minutes.
  • Submit by email to jojo@flosports.tv
  • Physical art submissions must be sent to 2922 East Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX, 78702

Read the original "Cross Country Is..." essay by Greg Hall here.

Photo by Colin Boyles