Big River Invitational
- Date Thu 23rd October 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Fenton, Missouri
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of cross country racing at the Big River Invitational, taking place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Fenton, St. Louis at the scenic Buder Park North. This thrilling event features both Boys and Girls races, with the Boys Varsity race kicking off at 4:15 PM, followed by the Boys JV race at 4:45 PM. The following day, Friday, October 24, 2025, the action continues with the Girls Varsity race also starting at 4:15 PM, followed by the Girls JV race at 4:45 PM.
With a fast and flat two 2K loop course, this invitational promises a great opportunity for athletes to strive for personal bests. Each team can enter up to 10 runners in the Varsity category, while there are no limits for the JV races, creating an inclusive atmosphere for all participants. To add to the excitement, every finisher will receive a medal, and runners achieving personal records can earn special medal toppers. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and celebration of athletic achievement!
With a fast and flat two 2K loop course, this invitational promises a great opportunity for athletes to strive for personal bests. Each team can enter up to 10 runners in the Varsity category, while there are no limits for the JV races, creating an inclusive atmosphere for all participants. To add to the excitement, every finisher will receive a medal, and runners achieving personal records can earn special medal toppers. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and celebration of athletic achievement!
Organiser's Description
Big River PR Invitational
Boys - Thursday 10/23/25
Girls - Friday 10/24/25
Meet Director: Matt Helbig
Meet Host: Rockwood Summit & Big River Race Management
Starter: Frank Greco
Where: Buder Park North (Valley Park, MO) - Note: there are two Buder Parks, we are on the North side of I-44.
When: Boys - Thursday 10/23/25 || Girls - Friday 10/24/25
Race Schedule:
Thursday
3:30 PM - Coachs Meeting
4:15 PM - Boys Varsity (10 runner max)
4:45 PM - Boys JV (unlimited entries)
Friday
3:30 PM - Coachs Meeting
4:15 PM - Girls Varsity (10 runner max)
4:45 PM - Girls 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
Entries: Entries on Athletic.net due by Tuesday, October 21th 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 [email protected]. Please pay online via Athletic.net or send check payments to:
Big River Race Management
456 Sovereign Ct. Suite B
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 one-way (counter clockwise) race morning
Buses can load/unload near the start line, but will need to park on the opposite end of the park. Please make sure they continue to drive counter clockwise when coming to pick your team up at the end of the day.
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.
Boys - Thursday 10/23/25
Girls - Friday 10/24/25
Meet Director: Matt Helbig
Meet Host: Rockwood Summit & Big River Race Management
Starter: Frank Greco
Where: Buder Park North (Valley Park, MO) - Note: there are two Buder Parks, we are on the North side of I-44.
When: Boys - Thursday 10/23/25 || Girls - Friday 10/24/25
Race Schedule:
Thursday
3:30 PM - Coachs Meeting
4:15 PM - Boys Varsity (10 runner max)
4:45 PM - Boys JV (unlimited entries)
Friday
3:30 PM - Coachs Meeting
4:15 PM - Girls Varsity (10 runner max)
4:45 PM - Girls 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
Entries: Entries on Athletic.net due by Tuesday, October 21th 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 [email protected]. Please pay online via Athletic.net or send check payments to:
Big River Race Management
456 Sovereign Ct. Suite B
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 one-way (counter clockwise) race morning
Buses can load/unload near the start line, but will need to park on the opposite end of the park. Please make sure they continue to drive counter clockwise when coming to pick your team up at the end of the day.
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
Thu 23rd October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 19 OCT
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