Big River Invitational
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Fenton, Missouri
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of cross-country racing at the Big River Invitational, taking place on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, at Buder Park North in Fenton, St. Louis! This exciting event promises a vibrant atmosphere as teams compete on a fast, flat, and scenic two 2K loop course with a 1K finishing loop, perfect for runners looking to set personal records. The day kicks off with a coaches meeting at 8:00 AM, followed by thrilling races starting at 8:30 AM for Girls Varsity and continuing through the morning with Boys Varsity, Girls JV, and Boys JV events.
With an entry cap of 25 teams per gender, this event is an excellent opportunity for schools to showcase their talent and spirit! All finishers will receive medals, with special PR medal toppers awarded for lifetime personal bests. Please note, teams are encouraged to plan ahead for water needs as there is limited access on-site. Join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and celebration at the Big River Invitational, where every runner has a chance to shine!
With an entry cap of 25 teams per gender, this event is an excellent opportunity for schools to showcase their talent and spirit! All finishers will receive medals, with special PR medal toppers awarded for lifetime personal bests. Please note, teams are encouraged to plan ahead for water needs as there is limited access on-site. Join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and celebration at the Big River Invitational, where every runner has a chance to shine!
Organiser's Description
Big River PR Invitational
Saturday, October 24th
Meet Director: Matt Helbig
Meet Host: Rockwood Summit & Big River Race Management
Starter: Steve Serniak
Where: Buder Park North (Valley Park, MO) - Note: there are two Buder Parks, we are on the North side of I-44.
When: Saturday, October 24th
Race Schedule:
8:00 AM - Coachs Meeting
8:30 AM - Girls Varsity (10 runner max)
9:00 AM - Boys Varsity (10 runner max)
9:30 AM - Girls JV (unlimited entries)
10:15 AM - Boys JV (unlimited entries)
Box Assignments: Box assignments will be provided on your packet
Packet Pick-Up: Team packets will be available for pick-up at the FINISH LINE
Entry Cap: 25 teams per gender. Teams are allowed unlimited entries, but there is a limit to the number of entrants in the Varsity (10 runners per team). JV races allow unlimited entries.
Course: Single lined, two 2K loop course with a 1K finishing loop. Fast. Flat as a pancake. Course will get mowed Tuesday and be painted Wednesday morning for course inspection that afternoon. Course Map [https://fpxc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Buder-Park-Course-Map-01.png]
Entries: Entries on Athletic.net due by Tuesday, October 20th by 11:59 PM
Meet Fees: $250/team, $500 for both genders. Teams with less than 5 athletes pay $50 per athlete. Payment is due BEFORE registering. If you need a PO please email amanda@brrm.com. Please pay online via Athletic.net or send check payments to:
Big River Race Management
456 Sovereign Ct. Suite A
St. Louis, MO 63011
Results: Live results can be found HERE which is available on https://brrm.com/results/cross-country-results/
Awards: This year we are not doing medals for the top 15, rather medals for ALL of the meet finishers. No team awards. Medals will be handed out at the finish line upon leaving the finish corral. And as a special surprise, we have medal toppers for those that run a PR.
In order to receive your PR medal toppers, you will need to come back to the finish line once you have the total number of PRs run for the day. To be clear were only awarding medal toppers for lifetime PRs, not season PRs.
Concessions: None
Water Access: There is no water access at Buder Park. Please be prepared to handle your team's water needs (team jugs/bottles). We will have water and cups at the finish line for the runners as they finish, but after they leave the finish chute, please plan on being self-sufficient.
Tents: Will be allowed. Please be sure you are at least 20 ft. from the course.
Restrooms: Portapotties will be available on site.
Medical: We will have an Athletic Trainer on site courtesy of Mercy Sports Medicine.
Parking and Traffic:
Traffic will be two-way race morning
Buses can load/unload near the start line, but will need to park in the rear lot. Please make sure they park in the back lot.
With the ground being so hard, we are able to park on the soccer fields behind the starting line. We will have parking volunteers helping folks find spots.
With additional parking available on the soccer fields near the start/finish area we are allowing buses to stay within the park.
Exiting Buder Park onto the I-44 exit ramp is a challenge, please be patient it will take a while to get out.
Saturday, October 24th
Meet Director: Matt Helbig
Meet Host: Rockwood Summit & Big River Race Management
Starter: Steve Serniak
Where: Buder Park North (Valley Park, MO) - Note: there are two Buder Parks, we are on the North side of I-44.
When: Saturday, October 24th
Race Schedule:
8:00 AM - Coachs Meeting
8:30 AM - Girls Varsity (10 runner max)
9:00 AM - Boys Varsity (10 runner max)
9:30 AM - Girls JV (unlimited entries)
10:15 AM - Boys JV (unlimited entries)
Box Assignments: Box assignments will be provided on your packet
Packet Pick-Up: Team packets will be available for pick-up at the FINISH LINE
Entry Cap: 25 teams per gender. Teams are allowed unlimited entries, but there is a limit to the number of entrants in the Varsity (10 runners per team). JV races allow unlimited entries.
Course: Single lined, two 2K loop course with a 1K finishing loop. Fast. Flat as a pancake. Course will get mowed Tuesday and be painted Wednesday morning for course inspection that afternoon. Course Map [https://fpxc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Buder-Park-Course-Map-01.png]
Entries: Entries on Athletic.net due by Tuesday, October 20th by 11:59 PM
Meet Fees: $250/team, $500 for both genders. Teams with less than 5 athletes pay $50 per athlete. Payment is due BEFORE registering. If you need a PO please email amanda@brrm.com. Please pay online via Athletic.net or send check payments to:
Big River Race Management
456 Sovereign Ct. Suite A
St. Louis, MO 63011
Results: Live results can be found HERE which is available on https://brrm.com/results/cross-country-results/
Awards: This year we are not doing medals for the top 15, rather medals for ALL of the meet finishers. No team awards. Medals will be handed out at the finish line upon leaving the finish corral. And as a special surprise, we have medal toppers for those that run a PR.
In order to receive your PR medal toppers, you will need to come back to the finish line once you have the total number of PRs run for the day. To be clear were only awarding medal toppers for lifetime PRs, not season PRs.
Concessions: None
Water Access: There is no water access at Buder Park. Please be prepared to handle your team's water needs (team jugs/bottles). We will have water and cups at the finish line for the runners as they finish, but after they leave the finish chute, please plan on being self-sufficient.
Tents: Will be allowed. Please be sure you are at least 20 ft. from the course.
Restrooms: Portapotties will be available on site.
Medical: We will have an Athletic Trainer on site courtesy of Mercy Sports Medicine.
Parking and Traffic:
Traffic will be two-way race morning
Buses can load/unload near the start line, but will need to park in the rear lot. Please make sure they park in the back lot.
With the ground being so hard, we are able to park on the soccer fields behind the starting line. We will have parking volunteers helping folks find spots.
With additional parking available on the soccer fields near the start/finish area we are allowing buses to stay within the park.
Exiting Buder Park onto the I-44 exit ramp is a challenge, please be patient it will take a while to get out.
Races
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5k
Sat 24th October 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 18 OCT
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