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2026 cross-country season is upon us. Looking forward to a great few few months of racing. #driveforfive #rollmills by @pelladutchxc

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Some stories are about winning.

This one is about what it takes to carry the weight of expectation.

Drive for Five: Chasing History
Official Teaser Trailer.

#driveforfive #pellaxc #documentaryfilm #crosscountry by @pelladutchxc

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5 months ago

For years, people have seen the races, the trophies, and the moments on the podium.

This film is about everything behind them.

The unseen miles.
The doubts.
The pressure.
The leadership moments.
The work that shapes a team long before race day arrives.

We’re excited to officially announce Drive for Five: Chasing History — a feature documentary following the 2026 Pella Cross Country season from the inside.

Over the next several months, cameras will capture the journey behind a historic season and the people pursuing something bigger than themselves.

The journey starts now. Follow along at: DriveForFiveFilm.com

#DriveForFiveFilm #PellaXC #chasinghistory by @pelladutchxc

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5 months ago

Saturday morning long runs in the fall can be breathtaking! Today was one of those days! Amazing! #driveforfive #crosscountry #longruns by @pelladutchxc

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14 hours ago

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP 🏆

Another Little Hawkeye Conference title for the Dutch!

The Pella girls captured the conference championship by 30 points, placing all five scorers inside the top 13. The victory marks the program’s 14th conference championship since 2007.

On the boys side, Pella finished 7th, led by Porter Carlton’s sixth-place finish in 16:17.3.

One championship race down. The postseason is here.

🔗 Read the full recap at pellacrosscountry.com

#PellaXC #DutchXC #DriveForFive #crosscountry by @pelladutchxc

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2 days ago

🏆 IT’S CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP RACE DAY! 🟢⚪

The championship season starts TODAY! The Pella Running Dutch head to Oskaloosa for the Little Hawkeye Conference Cross Country Championships!

🔥 GIRLS: Ranked #1 in Class 3A, the Dutch face a loaded field featuring #2 Des Moines Christian and several ranked 4A programs as they continue their Drive for Five!

🔥 BOYS: Led by ranked seniors Jonah Ebersole and Porter Carlton, the Dutch look to make their mark against a deep and talented conference field.

📍 Edmundson Park | Oskaloosa, IA
🏃 JV Girls — 4:30 PM
🏃 JV Boys — 5:00 PM
🏆 Varsity Girls — 5:25 PM
🏆 Varsity Boys — 5:50 PM

📊 Live results: ResultsCM.com

The work has been put in. Now it’s time to race.

LET’S GO DUTCH! 💚

🔗 Full race preview at pellacrosscountry.com — link in bio!

#PellaXC #crosscountry #DriveForFive by @pelladutchxc

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5 days ago

🔥 HISTORY FOR THE PELLA DUTCH! 🟩⬜️

@elsiejo_b just ran 10:28 for 3200m, the #4 all-time 3200m time in Iowa girls outdoor track history! 🏃‍♀️💨

The Dutch are also making their mark in the rankings, with the #1 freshman girls 3200m team average in the nation ! 🇺🇸

The future is bright in Pella! 🟩⬜️

#PellaDutch #DutchPride PellaXC IowaTrackAndField by @pelladutchxc

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9 days ago

A night under the lights with some of the fastest high schoolers in the nation. #year13 taken in Pella High School Stadium by @pelladutchxc

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The story is still being written.

This is your first look at Drive for Five: Chasing History — a documentary following the 2026 Pella Cross Country season and the people behind the pursuit.

It’s about more than championships. It’s about the work no one sees, the pressure, the relationships, the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and who these athletes are becoming along the way.

Thanks to families, alumni, and community supporters, we’ve already raised more than $25,000 to help bring this film to life.

There’s still more story to capture — and more work ahead to finish the film.

If you’d like to help us complete Drive for Five, learn more or donate at DriveForFiveFilm.com.

#DriveForFive #PellaCrossCountry #CrossCountry #DocumentaryFilm RunningCommunity taken in Pella, Iowa by @pelladutchxc

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10 days ago

🏁 IT’S RACE DAY!

Tonight, the Running Dutch take to the track for the HOKA Postal Nationals 3200 Challenge — eight laps under the lights with a chance to see how Pella stacks up against some of the best teams across the country!

The goal is simple: Run fast, compete together, and put a national mark on the board.

🟢 FREE ADMISSION!
🕖 Gates open at 6:50 PM
🏃 Youth 400
🎓 Senior Recognition
🔥 HOKA Postal Nationals 3200 Challenge
🍧 Tropical Sno + food trucks

📺 CAN’T MAKE IT? WATCH LIVE!
Catch all the action on YouTube at the Pella Dutch Live channel!

Come out, pack the stands, and help us create an incredible race-night atmosphere for the Running Dutch!

Tonight. Under the lights. Let’s run. 🟢⚪️

#PellaXC #RunningDutch #HOKAPostalNationals #RaceDay #DriveForFive by @pelladutchxc

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8 laps. Under the lights. How fast can you go? 🔥

The HOKA Postal Nationals 3200 Challenge comes to the Pella High School Track this Thursday, October 8!

Come out for a night of fast racing, music, food trucks and community.

🕡 6:50 PM — Gates Open FREE!
🎓 7:00 PM — Senior Introductions
🆕 Youth 400 — 6th grade & under, immediately following senior introductions
🏃 7:10 PM — Boys Heat 1
🏃‍♀️ 7:35 PM — Girls Heat 1
🔥 8:00 PM — FREE COMMUNITY 3200 — OPEN TO ALL!
🏃 8:20 PM — Boys Heat 2
🏃‍♀️ 8:40 PM — Girls Heat 2

Run it. Watch it. Be part of it.

Thursday night, we’re turning on the lights and going fast. ⚡️

#PellaXC #RunningDutch #hokapostalnationala #highschoolcrosscountry #drivefor5ive taken in Pella, Iowa by @pelladutchxc

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14 days ago

DyeStat says #16 this week for the Dutch ladies. Dutch are continuing to raise the bar. Not done yet! #driveforfive #rollmills by @pelladutchxc

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17 days ago