2024 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions Presented by HOKA (Team Michigan Senior Mid East Qualifier)
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Shepherd, Michigan
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cross-country competition at the 2024 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions, Presented by HOKA, taking place on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, in Shepherd, Isabella! This exciting event marks the 5th Annual gathering of top high school athletes from across the state, all vying for a chance to represent Team Michigan at the Mid-East Meet of Champions in Kettering, Ohio, just a week later.
With races set for both boys and girls, each covering a challenging 5K distance, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for prestigious spots on the elite teams. The event includes an Elite Team Race, where top performers must meet qualifying standards, as well as an Elite Open Race and an Open Race for all grades and even adults. Whether you’re aiming for a podium finish or just want to enjoy the thrill of competition, this meet promises to be a memorable experience for athletes and fans alike. Don't miss out on the action—mark your calendars for November 9th and prepare to cheer on Michigan's best!
With races set for both boys and girls, each covering a challenging 5K distance, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and compete for prestigious spots on the elite teams. The event includes an Elite Team Race, where top performers must meet qualifying standards, as well as an Elite Open Race and an Open Race for all grades and even adults. Whether you’re aiming for a podium finish or just want to enjoy the thrill of competition, this meet promises to be a memorable experience for athletes and fans alike. Don't miss out on the action—mark your calendars for November 9th and prepare to cheer on Michigan's best!
Organiser's Description
We are back! MITCA is excited to host its 5th Annual Michigan Meet of Champions and Mid East Qualifier...and now Presented by HOKA!
This meet has always served as the Mid East Qualifier, however, in 2020, we created a new and fun format for competing runners!
View registration for HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=66798]. NOTE: ANOTHER reminder that specific races will not be assigned until AFTER the posted registration deadlines. As of now, ALL entries are being put into a generic 'Girls 5k' and 'Boys 5k'.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR 2024 PERFORMANCE....CHECK THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE [https://storage.googleapis.com/anet_user_files/meet/xc/238811/How_to_Update.pdf]
_MID-EAST QUALIFIER INFO_
Top Senior performers will be invited to represent Team Michigan at the Mid-East Meet of Champions in Kettering, Ohio on Saturday, November 16th. The top 12 fastest seniors on November 9th will be invited regardless of the race they compete in. Next placing top performers will be invited to fill the 12 spots. Team Michigan will travel via charter bus on Friday, November 15th with the Team Michigan coaching staff, have lodging and food provided and compete in their custom Moneyball Team Michigan uniform!
There will be three series of races on Saturday, November 9th....Races will NOT be assigned until after the initial registration deadline
_ELITE TEAM RACE_
To be considered for the ELITE TEAM Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The_ ANTICIPATED_ Boys/Girls qualifying standard is 16:20.0/19:30.0. (updated 9/18/2024) Runners must be currently in 9th - 12th grade. No Exceptions.
AFTER the field is set, there will be a LIVE draft on a social media platform. There will be 13 teams with 10 runners on each team. Registrants will be drafted by one of our sponsors who will provide racing tops!
_***ACHIEVING THE STANDARD DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO THE FIELD***_
_ELITE OPEN RACE_
To be considered for the ELITE OPEN Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The ANTICPATED Boys/Girls qualifying standard is sub 17:20.0/21:45.0. (updated 9/18/24) Runners 6th-12th grade may compete in this section.
_***ACHIEVING THE STANDARD DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO THE FIELD***_
_OPEN RACE_
All runners are eligible to compete in the OPEN Race. ALL Grades are welcome. Adults are welcome to compete as well.
_ONCE REGISTERED...You will have the ability to log in at any time after and update your seed time as your season progresses. 2024 Cross Country performances are the ONLY allowed mark to use and must be verified. Meet Management may also update your mark along the way._
This meet has always served as the Mid East Qualifier, however, in 2020, we created a new and fun format for competing runners!
View registration for HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/FindARunner/?raceId=66798]. NOTE: ANOTHER reminder that specific races will not be assigned until AFTER the posted registration deadlines. As of now, ALL entries are being put into a generic 'Girls 5k' and 'Boys 5k'.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR 2024 PERFORMANCE....CHECK THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE [https://storage.googleapis.com/anet_user_files/meet/xc/238811/How_to_Update.pdf]
_MID-EAST QUALIFIER INFO_
Top Senior performers will be invited to represent Team Michigan at the Mid-East Meet of Champions in Kettering, Ohio on Saturday, November 16th. The top 12 fastest seniors on November 9th will be invited regardless of the race they compete in. Next placing top performers will be invited to fill the 12 spots. Team Michigan will travel via charter bus on Friday, November 15th with the Team Michigan coaching staff, have lodging and food provided and compete in their custom Moneyball Team Michigan uniform!
There will be three series of races on Saturday, November 9th....Races will NOT be assigned until after the initial registration deadline
_ELITE TEAM RACE_
To be considered for the ELITE TEAM Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The_ ANTICIPATED_ Boys/Girls qualifying standard is 16:20.0/19:30.0. (updated 9/18/2024) Runners must be currently in 9th - 12th grade. No Exceptions.
AFTER the field is set, there will be a LIVE draft on a social media platform. There will be 13 teams with 10 runners on each team. Registrants will be drafted by one of our sponsors who will provide racing tops!
_***ACHIEVING THE STANDARD DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO THE FIELD***_
_ELITE OPEN RACE_
To be considered for the ELITE OPEN Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive.
The ANTICPATED Boys/Girls qualifying standard is sub 17:20.0/21:45.0. (updated 9/18/24) Runners 6th-12th grade may compete in this section.
_***ACHIEVING THE STANDARD DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO THE FIELD***_
_OPEN RACE_
All runners are eligible to compete in the OPEN Race. ALL Grades are welcome. Adults are welcome to compete as well.
_ONCE REGISTERED...You will have the ability to log in at any time after and update your seed time as your season progresses. 2024 Cross Country performances are the ONLY allowed mark to use and must be verified. Meet Management may also update your mark along the way._
Races
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Girls 5k (Races Assigned After Deadline) *Read Details*
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (12:30PM EST)
$32.80
CLOSEDELITE TEAM RACE To be considered for the ELITE TEAM Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive. ANTICIPATED 5k cross country is Sub 19:45.0 Elite 'OPEN' Race To be considered for the ELITE OPEN Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive. ANTICIPATED 5k cross country is Sub 21:30 All-Comers OPEN - Runners of all ages are welcome to compete in this race. No competitive standard is set. Everyone is welcome! ***Achieving the standard does not guarantee entry into the field*** -
Boys 5k (Races Assigned After Deadline) *Read Details*
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (12:30PM EST)
$32.80
CLOSEDELITE TEAM RACE To be considered for the ELITE TEAM Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive. ANTICIPATED 5k cross country is Sub 16:20 Elite 'OPEN' Race To be considered for the ELITE OPEN Race, an athlete must either have a qualifying 5K cross country time or comparable body of work to suggest they would be competitive. ANTICIPATED 5k cross country is Sub 17:15 All-Comers OPEN - Runners of all ages are welcome to compete in this race. No competitive standard is set. Everyone is welcome! -
Boys Elite Open #1
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (12:30PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Boys Elite Team
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (1:00PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Girls Elite Open
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (1:30PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Girls Elite Team
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (2:00PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Boys Elite Open #2
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (2:30PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Boys All Comers Open #1
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (2:55PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Girls All Comers Open
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (3:20PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Boys All Comers Open #2
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024 (3:50PM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED
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