Beginners are welcome, as are experienced runners. The team often has kids from local junior high school and high school teams, as well as kids who are learning about track through participation in soccer or baseball. The main requirements are interest and enthusiasm. Kids should be ready to run. Comfortable running shoes are a must.
Water is a very good idea.
Bring spikes if you have them. Always bring long pants and a jacket, to wear after you run. They should always bring long pants and a jacket in case they get cold after a run. Practice always includes stretching, warm up and warm down. If there are enough parents to lead, the long runs usually separate into two or three groups of different speeds.