2025 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions Presented by HOKA (Team Michigan Senior Mid East Qualifier)

  • Date Sat 8th November 2025
  • Time 12:30PM EST
  • Location Shepherd, Michigan
  • Price $22.20
  • Races 10 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of cross country racing at the 2025 MITCA Michigan Meet of Champions and Mid East Qualifier presented by HOKA! Taking place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in the picturesque town of Shepherd, Isabella, this annual event promises thrilling competition and a chance for top performers to shine. Runners from 9th to 12th grade will compete in various race formats, including the highly anticipated Elite Team Race and Elite Open Race, featuring 5K distances for both boys and girls.

This year marks the 6th Annual Meet, and it continues to serve as a qualifier for the Mid East Meet of Champions. The top 12 senior runners will earn the opportunity to represent Team Michigan in Kettering, Ohio, on November 15th. With races organized by school to foster team spirit and camaraderie, all participants are encouraged to bring their best game. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a newcomer, the Open Race welcomes runners of all grades and even adults. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event that celebrates athleticism and teamwork in the heart of Michigan!

Organiser's Description

We are back! MITCA is excited to host its 6th Annual Michigan Meet of Champions and Mid East Qualifier 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 2025 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 15th. The top 12 fastest seniors on November 8th 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 14th 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 8th....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 16:05.0/19:20.0. (updated 8/9/2025) 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 14 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 17:05.0/21:45.0. (updated 8/09/25) Runners 6th-12th grade may compete in this section.

RACES ARE DIVIDED ALPHA BY SCHOOL to allow teammates to compete together and to provide a slight separation in performances.

_***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. 2025 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

  • Girls 5k (Races Assigned After Deadline) *Read Details*

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & TBD

    Sat 8th November 2025 (12:30PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 SEP
    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 & TBD

    Sat 8th November 2025 (12:30PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 SEP
    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!
  • Boys Elite Open #1

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & TBD

    Sat 8th November 2025 (12:30PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT
  • Boys Elite Team

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & TBD

    Sat 8th November 2025 (1:00PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT
  • Girls Elite Open

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & TBD

    Sat 8th November 2025 (1:30PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT
  • Girls Elite Team

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & TBD

    Sat 8th November 2025 (2:00PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT
  • Boys Elite Open #2

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag

    Sat 8th November 2025 (2:30PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT
  • Boys All Comers Open #1

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag

    Sat 8th November 2025 (2:55PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT
  • Girls All Comers Open

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & TBD

    Sat 8th November 2025 (3:20PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT
  • Boys All Comers Open #2

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Duffel Bag

    Sat 8th November 2025 (3:50PM EST)

    $22.20

    OPENS 25 OCT

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