2024 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions Presented by HOKA (Team Michigan Senior Mid East Qualifier)
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Location Shepherd, Michigan
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cross country competition at the 2024 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions, taking place on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, in Shepherd, Isabella County! This exciting event, now presented by HOKA, marks its 5th Annual gathering, and it promises to be an unforgettable experience for runners and fans alike. Athletes from 9th to 12th grade will have the opportunity to compete across multiple race formats, including the highly anticipated Elite Team Race and Elite Open Race, where top performers can showcase their skills and potentially qualify for the Mid-East Meet of Champions in Ohio the following week.
With race distances typically spanning the standard 5K, participants will be racing for glory, recognition, and the chance to represent Team Michigan. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, the OPEN Race welcomes all runners, including adults, to join in on the fun! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event that celebrates athleticism, teamwork, and the spirit of competition. Mark your calendars for November 9th and prepare for an amazing day filled with determination and camaraderie!
With race distances typically spanning the standard 5K, participants will be racing for glory, recognition, and the chance to represent Team Michigan. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, the OPEN Race welcomes all runners, including adults, to join in on the fun! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event that celebrates athleticism, teamwork, and the spirit of competition. Mark your calendars for November 9th and prepare for an amazing day filled with determination and camaraderie!
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!
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!
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. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024
$22.20
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. 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. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag
Sat 9th November 2024
$22.20
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. 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!
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