GCR Middle School XC Invitational
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Naples, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athletic competition at the GCR Middle School XC Invitational on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in beautiful Naples, Collier! This annual event, held at the picturesque Vineyards County Park, is a fantastic opportunity for middle school athletes to showcase their skills and compete for a chance to qualify for the FLYRA Middle School State Finals.
The schedule is packed with thrilling races, starting with the Girls 3km Middle School Race at 8:00 AM, followed by the Boys 3km at 8:30 AM. Elementary school runners won't miss out either, as they can participate in the 2km races for both girls and boys at 9:00 AM and 9:20 AM, respectively, with a fun 1km run kicking off at 9:30 AM. With awards for the top teams and individual finishers in each category, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of youth athletics. Join us for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and the spirit of competition!
The schedule is packed with thrilling races, starting with the Girls 3km Middle School Race at 8:00 AM, followed by the Boys 3km at 8:30 AM. Elementary school runners won't miss out either, as they can participate in the 2km races for both girls and boys at 9:00 AM and 9:20 AM, respectively, with a fun 1km run kicking off at 9:30 AM. With awards for the top teams and individual finishers in each category, this event promises to be a memorable celebration of youth athletics. Join us for a day filled with energy, camaraderie, and the spirit of competition!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS THE PAGE FOR THE GCR MIDDLE SCHOOL XC INVITATIONAL VOLUNTEERS. CLICK THE VOLUNTEERS TAB AT LEFT. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/FL/Naples/GCRMiddleSchoolXCInvitational]
4th annual Gulf Coast Runners Middle School Invitational will be held on the Vineyards County Park.
Meet is approved as a FLYRA Middle School State Finals qualifier. Top 10% of individual finishers and top 25% of teams will qualify for the FLYRA State Finals!
SCHEDULE
Girls 3km Middle School Race - 8:00am
Boys 3km Middle School Race - 8:30am
Middle School Awards - between 9:10-20am
Elementary Girls 2km Race - 9:00am
Elementary Boys 2km Race - 9:20am
Elementary 1km (not chip timed, FUN RUN) - 9:30am
Elementary 2km awards - between 9:30-9:45am
AWARDS
MS Team Awards: Top 2 teams will receive trophies in each MS championship race.
MS Individual Awards: Top 10 will receive individual medals. The OVERALL winner will receive a special award.
Elementary 2km- Top 10 will be announced at awards and receive medals!
Elementary 1km fun run - No results, but a time clock is present!
** There are no finishers medals or awards, except the 1km fun run.
Course records- Maddox Mars (Red Sea Run Club) -10:22 Emily Del Mazo (Gulf Coast Runners)- 11:33.19
4th annual Gulf Coast Runners Middle School Invitational will be held on the Vineyards County Park.
Meet is approved as a FLYRA Middle School State Finals qualifier. Top 10% of individual finishers and top 25% of teams will qualify for the FLYRA State Finals!
SCHEDULE
Girls 3km Middle School Race - 8:00am
Boys 3km Middle School Race - 8:30am
Middle School Awards - between 9:10-20am
Elementary Girls 2km Race - 9:00am
Elementary Boys 2km Race - 9:20am
Elementary 1km (not chip timed, FUN RUN) - 9:30am
Elementary 2km awards - between 9:30-9:45am
AWARDS
MS Team Awards: Top 2 teams will receive trophies in each MS championship race.
MS Individual Awards: Top 10 will receive individual medals. The OVERALL winner will receive a special award.
Elementary 2km- Top 10 will be announced at awards and receive medals!
Elementary 1km fun run - No results, but a time clock is present!
** There are no finishers medals or awards, except the 1km fun run.
Course records- Maddox Mars (Red Sea Run Club) -10:22 Emily Del Mazo (Gulf Coast Runners)- 11:33.19
Races
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Girls 3000 Meter Run
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Boys 3000 Meter Run
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Girls 2000 Meter Run
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Boys 2000 Meter Run
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:20AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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Vineyards community park, 6231 Arbor Blvd W, Naples, 34119, FL, United States
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