2023 Bearcat MS/HS Cross Country Invitational
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Past event
10:30 AM CDT
Valparaiso, Indiana
Free · 4 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 2023 Bearcat MS/HS Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Wheeler High School in Valparaiso, Porter! This thrilling event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with the Boys Race, followed by the Girls Race at 9:30 a.m. Runners will tackle a scenic and flat course featuring a mix of grass and sand, starting with a one-mile loop around the Wheeler property before transitioning to an inner loop around the softball field for a total of two miles.
Competitive athletes will have the opportunity to shine as they race for individual ribbons for the top 15 finishers in both categories. With no entry limitations, this is the perfect chance for schools to showcase their talented runners as the cross country season begins. Make sure to come out and support your favorite teams as they sprint towards victory in this exhilarating cross country showdown!
Competitive athletes will have the opportunity to shine as they race for individual ribbons for the top 15 finishers in both categories. With no entry limitations, this is the perfect chance for schools to showcase their talented runners as the cross country season begins. Make sure to come out and support your favorite teams as they sprint towards victory in this exhilarating cross country showdown!
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Races
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Bearcat Invitational Boys Varsity 5k Race
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
Free
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Bearcat Invitational Girls MS 3k Race
For MS Schools already registered. This is NOT an open event.
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
Free
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Bearcat Invitational Boys MS 3k Race
For MS Schools already registered. This is NOT an open event.
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
Free
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Bearcat Invitational Girls Varsity 5k Race
Entries closed10:30 AM CDT
Free
Organiser's description
1. MEET INFORMATION
Place: Wheeler High School
Date: August 26 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. Boys Race begins.
9:30 a.m. Girls Race begins.
2. STARTING TIME
9:00 am Boys Race
9:30 am Girls Race
3. AWARDS
Boys/Girls Races: 1-15 individual ribbons.
4. THE COURSE
Flat, Scenic, mixture of grass/sand on the outside property.
The course is one outside loop around the perimeter of the Wheeler property to 1 mile. They
will then be transitioning to an inner loop around the softball field to two miles. The runners will then
u-turn around the inner loop to the South, around the practice soccer field and finally finish the last 300
meters on the track into the track facility. (Please see attached map.)
Due to portions of the cross country course that are on the track on our course, 1/4 inch spikes are the
longest spikes allowed during the races. Thank you!
5. MARKINGS
The course should be marked with white lines, yellow and orange arrows, and flags.
The course will be marked with a white stake for each kilometer and mile.
The 1600m and 3200m marks are labeled on your maps.
6. FINISH INSTRUCTIONS
All runners will be assigned a bib number before the race. Please make sure all athletes wear their bib number and know their
number. If the bib is lost during the race it is the runners responsibility to report
their number to the workers in the chute.
7. TIMING/RACE RESULTS
Timing and Race results provided by Tempo Run Timing. Results will be available here at the
end of the meet. They will also be emailed to schools at the conclusion of the meet. You
may also access results via www.athletic.net, www.indianarunner.com http://www.indianarunner.com
8. RACE ENTRY LIMITATIONS
There will be no limitations on entries due to it being one of the first races of the year.
E-mail your roster to Wheeler by Wednesday August 23rd.
E-mail: [email protected]
Place: Wheeler High School
Date: August 26 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. Boys Race begins.
9:30 a.m. Girls Race begins.
2. STARTING TIME
9:00 am Boys Race
9:30 am Girls Race
3. AWARDS
Boys/Girls Races: 1-15 individual ribbons.
4. THE COURSE
Flat, Scenic, mixture of grass/sand on the outside property.
The course is one outside loop around the perimeter of the Wheeler property to 1 mile. They
will then be transitioning to an inner loop around the softball field to two miles. The runners will then
u-turn around the inner loop to the South, around the practice soccer field and finally finish the last 300
meters on the track into the track facility. (Please see attached map.)
Due to portions of the cross country course that are on the track on our course, 1/4 inch spikes are the
longest spikes allowed during the races. Thank you!
5. MARKINGS
The course should be marked with white lines, yellow and orange arrows, and flags.
The course will be marked with a white stake for each kilometer and mile.
The 1600m and 3200m marks are labeled on your maps.
6. FINISH INSTRUCTIONS
All runners will be assigned a bib number before the race. Please make sure all athletes wear their bib number and know their
number. If the bib is lost during the race it is the runners responsibility to report
their number to the workers in the chute.
7. TIMING/RACE RESULTS
Timing and Race results provided by Tempo Run Timing. Results will be available here at the
end of the meet. They will also be emailed to schools at the conclusion of the meet. You
may also access results via www.athletic.net, www.indianarunner.com http://www.indianarunner.com
8. RACE ENTRY LIMITATIONS
There will be no limitations on entries due to it being one of the first races of the year.
E-mail your roster to Wheeler by Wednesday August 23rd.
E-mail: [email protected]
Location
587 W 300 N, Valparaiso, 46385, IN, United States
2023 Bearcat MS/HS Cross Country Invitational
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