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Cross country running word search with training and racing terms like fartlek and tempo run.
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This 40-word cross country word search covers running terminology, racing strategy, and course features for students in Grades 6–8. Hidden words include fartlek, lactatethreshold, tempo run, negative split, and terrain variations like mud, grass, and switchbacks. Use it as a team warm-up, a season-opener activity, or a resource for runners learning training vocabulary.

Subject:
Sports & Physical Education
Topic:
Other Sports
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated September 2025

Word List

  • CROSS
  • COUNTRY
  • RUNNERS
  • EXTREME
  • FAMILY
  • KILOMETERS
  • BONK
  • COOLDOWN
  • COURSE
  • RECORD
  • DNF
  • DNS
  • FARTLEK
  • INTERVALS
  • LACTICACID
  • LACTATETHRESHOLD
  • MAXHEARTRATE
  • NEGATIVESPLIT
  • PICKUPS
  • PERSONALBEST
  • SPLIT
  • TAPER
  • TEMPORUN
  • BOXES
  • FINISHCHUTE
  • FINISHLINE
  • STARTLINE
  • SWITCHBACK
  • PICKERS
  • PYRAMID
  • TERRAIN
  • GRASS
  • MUD
  • GRAVEL
  • HILLS
  • FLAT
  • DIRT
  • ASPHALT
  • CONCRETE
  • LOVE

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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